Garter stitch knitting patterns are a great place to start when you are learning to knit, but that doesn’t mean they have to be boring. Check out this great collection of garter stitch projects that are perfect for beginners or those who just want a meditative knit. Garter Stitch Washcloth Probably one of the most […]
Garter Stitch Washcloth: The Easiest Knitting Pattern for Beginners
This garter stitch washcloth knitting pattern is a perfect first project for a new knitter, and I’ll walk you through everything you need to know to make it a success. Why Start with a Washcloth? A washcloth is a great first knitting project because it is small, so it’s relatively quick and easy to knit, […]
The Ultimate Guide to Knitting Garter Stitch
Garter Stitch is the easiest knitting stitch pattern out there, but that doesn’t mean it’s always simple. Here’s a guide to knitting garter stitch that will cover all the basics and beyond of knitting, shaping and seaming. What is Garter Stitch? Garter stitch is the name for the fabric that is made by knitting every […]
Log Cabin Knitting
Log cabin knitting is a great way to use your yarn scraps to make something beautiful. You start with a tiny square and build around the edges as big as you want to go! Learning Log Cabin Knitting I first learned how to do log cabin knitting from Ann and Kay at Modern Daily Knitting. […]
Horizontal Garter Stitch Scarf
This horizontal garter stitch scarf is a favorite stash busting project of mine because it uses a little bit of a lot of different kinds of yarn. Each row is worked with a different kind of yarn, and you leave long ends on both sides so you don’t even have to weave in any ends […]
Bias Garter Stitch Washcloth Knitting Pattern
A bias garter stitch washcloth is such a knitting classic it’s sometimes known as “grandma’s favorite.” This easy knitting pattern is great for beginners and will teach you how to work yarn over increases and knit 2 together decreases if you don’t know how already. What is Bias Knitting? Bias knitting or knitting on the […]
Garter Stitch Scarf Knitting Pattern
One of the first knitting projects new knitters usually make is a garter stitch scarf. I used to always teach knitting with bulky yarn and a simple garter stitch scarf (though washcloths are also good because they can be finished faster). A garter stitch scarf teaches you a lot of the basic skills you need […]