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Magic loop knitting is a method of circular knitting that involves one long circular needle rather than double pointed knitting needles or two circular knitting needles. It can be used for projects with a small circumference like socks and sleeves, or projects with more stitches, so long as your needle is long enough to maneuver. […]
Feather and fan is a popular lace knitting pattern from the Shetland Islands also sometimes called Old Shale. It’s not difficult to learn but there are a few things about feather and fan that makes it different from other lace patterns. What is Feather and Fan? Feather and fan is a knitting stitch pattern that […]
This double knitting washcloth is a great way to practice double knitting (aka double stockinette stitch), a technique that makes a double-sided fabric with stockinette stitch showing on each side. It’s actually really easy to do with a single color, and this thick and squishy washcloth might just become your new favorite. Supplies For my […]
Brioche knitting is having a moment (again!) and if you don’t know how to knit brioche stitch, this is an introduction to the very basics along with a little free headband knitting pattern to help get you started. What is Brioche Stitch? Brioche knitting is a technique that makes a dense, squishy, stretchy fabric that […]
Moss stitch may be one of my favorite simple knitting stitches, and this two-color moss stitch scarf will get you thinking about moss stitch in a whole new way. What is Moss Stitch? Moss stitch is one of the most basic knit-purl repeat knitting patterns out there, but it often confuses knitters, even those with […]
This easy ripple stitch scarf is quick to knit in bulky yarn. I actually knit this one in a day (though I don’t recommend it!). What is Ripple Stitch? Ripple stitch is an easy knit and purl knitting pattern that makes textured zig zags or ripples in the fabric. There are different versions but this […]
If you want to knit a scarf with fun texture that doesn’t curl, a mistake rib scarf may be just the thing. I’ve knit a few different scarves using mistake rib in the past (and this pattern was originally available on About, but is no longer available even through Internet Archive) and it’s a great […]