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 […]
Garter Stitch Hot Pad Knitting Pattern
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 […]
A Super Quick Knit Headband Using Faux Fur 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 […]