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Walking through the yarn aisle at the craft store is incredibly fun, but actually committing to a color palette for your project can easily turn into a daunting guessing game. Choosing yarn color combinations can feel completely overwhelming when you are standing in front of a giant wall of skeins. You second-guess your choices, overthink…
The Double Seed Stitch Knit Dishcloth Pattern (also widely known as the Two-Stitch Check, Box Stitch, or Irish Moss Stitch) is a classic, highly textured pattern. It used just the basic knits and purls and turns them into a grid of clean, modern “checkered” blocks. This dishcloth pattern creates a nice non curling fabric, has…
This Basic Knit Dishcloth Pattern For Beginners is a fail-proof first knitting project that uses only the basic knit stitch and straight needles. There are no purl stitches, no complex counts, and no pattern memorization. You simply master holding your needles, wrapping the yarn, and making smooth knit stitches row after row to create a…
A slow knit, this double moss stitch knit dishcloth pattern creates a reversible fabric with beautiful texture. It is ideas for kitchen scrubbing as the fabric has a soft raised design. New to knitting? Start with my Learn to Knit for Beginners guide and then try this easy Basic Knit Dishcloth Pattern to practice holding…
This free bias garter scarf free pattern is a simple rhythmic project that gives gorgeous results! This scarf lays beautifully flat without any curling and has a soft bumpy texture with a unique angled yarn color changes. Want to knit on the go? Scroll to the bottom of this post to download the clean, ad-free…
Starting a new hobby? In today’s knitting beginner post, let me answer the question, “What do I need to start knitting?” If you are ready to learn to knit, it’s now time to talk supplies. There are so many options for yarn and needles at the craft store, let go shopping! what do i need…
If you’ve ever wanted to knit but felt overwhelmed by all the needles, yarn types, and stitches, I’m breaking down everything you need to know in today’s learn to knit for beginners post just for you. I grew up watching my mom making colorful blankets from yarn. I was fascinated, and learnt how to knit…
Knitting with two strands of yarn is one of my favorite ways to create unique texture and colors while speeding up the project as well. Many times, we do not have the exact right yarn that we need, but can double up what we have to create thicker bulkier yarns. By mixing and matching yarns…
This textured knit blanket has an easy pass over stitch repeat that creates a raised texture that looks way more complicated than it is! The blanket has a subtle color and even if you’re still building confidence with patterns, this stitch pattern will feel fulfilling after a few rows. I have also included a quick…
Hello friends! Today I’m sharing a cable knit lumbar pillow cover pattern that adds beautiful texture and style to your sofa or bed. While the design looks intricate, the pattern itself is quite simple, those stunning cables really do all the work. If you’re new to cables, be sure to start with a beginner-friendly guide…
Hello friends! Today I’m sharing 3 free knitted dishcloth patterns that can by completed in a week and be ready to be gifted to a friend. This is a great small portable project that you can take on the go and finish quickly. Knitting a dishcloth is an easy project for all skill levels. If…
In this tutorial, I’ll walk you through exactly how to knit cables for beginners step by step, and you will see that it is actually much easier than it seems! If you are new here, start with my learn to knit post. If you already know the knit and purl stitches then you can absolutely…
This half linen stitch blanket knitting pattern has a unique texture and that is reversible. Makes a nice dense fabric with no holes. This blanket uses a simplified knit linen stitch pattern, where you purl all of the even rows. This makes the blanket work up quicker, but still maintains that woven look. If you…
This basic stripe knit scarf pattern is made using large needles that work up fast and you can easily whip up this soft, squishy scarf in just a few days! I went for a bold contrasting black and white stripe and love how this turned out! And if you have never made a yarn project…
If you are looking to create something snuggly for your cozy home, let me show you how to knit a chunky blanket with needles. Unlike arm knitting, using a large knitting needle gives you a better tension and stitch definition. In this tutorial, I’ll show you exactly how to knit a chunky blanket with needles…