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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, […]
Garter Stitch is the simplest 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 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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
This easy garter stitch hot pad knitting pattern would be a great first knitting project. It knits up quickly with bulky yarn and will be useful even if it doesn’t come out perfectly square. Supplies I used about 50 yards of an old ball of Peaches n Creme Double Worsted, a bulky weight cotton yarn […]
It’s always a good idea to have some fast knitting projects in your arsenal, like this quick knit headband. It uses about a ball of yarn and takes less than 30 minutes to knit. Great for a last-minute gift or a quick accessory when you need to get warm on the double. Materials one ball […]