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Instructions for working the Easy Cable Rib Stitch:
Cast-on a multiple of 4 stitches, plus 2
Row 1 (WS): K2, *P2, K2*, repeat between *s to end
Row 2: P2, *K2tog but do not slip finished stitch off left needle, knit into first stitch on left needle again, then slip off left needle, P2*, repeat between *s to end
Row 3: K2, *P2, K2*, repeat between *s to end
Row 4: P2, *K2, P2*, repeat between *s to end
Continue these 4 rows to desired length, then bind-off on Row 4.
To work this stitch in-the-round:
Cast-on a multiple of 4 stitches.
Row 1: *P2, K2*, repeat between *s to end
Row 2: *P2, K2tog but do not slip finished stitch off left needle, knit into first stitch on left needle again, then slip off left needle*, repeat between *s to end
Row 3: *P2, K2*, repeat between *s to end
Row 4: *P2, K2*, repeat between *s to end
This video is part of a new series called Fancy Stitch Combos. In this series I hope to demonstrate stitches that have been requested, and hopefully introduce you to some new ones that I think are pretty and useful. Feel free to drop me a note if you’d like to submit an idea for a video in this series.
Information on things you’ll see in this video:
The green sweater on the mannequin is my Learn to Knit a Woman’s Sweater, pattern + video tutorial.
The bright pink yarn I used in the worsted-weight sample is Araucania Merino Worsted.
The bulky yarn I used in the bulky sample and for demonstration is Berroco Peruvia Quick.
The wood needles I use for demonstration are by Clover, size 10.5 (6.5mm).
This needle sampler set is a great way to try out three different needle types before you invest in an entire interchangeable set.
Please watch the entire video for instructions on how to enter the giveaway. This contest is open to international viewers (customs charges may apply outside the US). The contest is open until July 11, 2013; and the winner will be announced in video on July 11, 2013. Winner will be chosen by random number generator.
This starter set can be purchased on Amazon.
In the US and Canada, you can find a Knitter’s Pride retailer here.
Outside the US and Canada, you can find a Knitter’s Pride (Knit Pro) retailer here.
The sweater on the mannequin is my Learn to Knit a Women’s Sweater, pattern + video tutorial.
Instructions for working the Pillar Lace stitch:
Cast-on a multiple of 3 stitches, plus 2
Row 1 (WS): Purl across all stitches
Row 2: K1, *YO, slip 1 stitch purlwise, K2, pass slipped stitch over the two knit stitches*, repeat between *s to last stitch, K1
Work to desired length, and bind-off purl-wise on wrong side of work
Instructions for working this stitch in-the-round:
Cast-on a multiple of 3 stitches, plus 1
Round 1: K around all stitches
Round 2: K1, *YO, slip 1 stitch purlwise, K2, pass slipped stitch over the two knit stitches*, repeat between *s to end
Work to desired length, and bind-off normally on Round 1.
This week is the sixth video in a new series called Fancy Stitch Combos. In this series I hope to demonstrate stitches that have been requested, and hopefully introduce you to some new ones that I think are pretty and useful. Feel free to drop me a note if you’d like to submit an idea for a video in this series.
Information on things you’ll see in this video:
The green sweater on the mannequin is my Learn to Knit a Woman’s sweater, pattern + video tutorial.
The dark purple yarn I used in the worsted-weight sample is Madeline Tosh, Tosh Vintage, in colorway “Flashdance”.
The bulky yarn I used in the sample is Berroco Peruvia Quick.
The wood needles I use for demonstration are by Clover, size 10.5 (6.5mm).
Pattern includes row-by-row instruction for dishcloths (with and without a picot edge), coasters (with and without a picot edge), and guidelines for modifying the pattern.
This pattern is available in three different formats, each includes links to 4-part video tutorial:
PDF pattern download, $5 US.
2. Amazon Kindle digital download (suitable for Kindle devices and devices that use the Kindle app): $4.00 US
3. eReader (For non-Kindle eReaders, like Sony eReader and Barnes & Noble Nook, or any device using the Google Play Books app) $4.62 US
Many thanks to Annie from Knitsofacto.blogspot.com for allowing me to use her unique picot edging in this pattern. You can see Annie’s designs on her Ravelry page.
The book I refer to in the video is A History of Hand Knitting, by Richard Rutt.
Links to things you’ll see in the video:
The cabled scarf on the mannequin is my Learn to Knit an Aran Shawl patttern + video tutorial.
The yarn I used in my finished dishcloths and coasters is Knit Picks Comfy Worsted. The colors I used are Rosehip, White, Marlin, Carrot, and Honey Dew.
The pink notions box I use to store stitch markers and tapestry needles.
The yarn I used in my bulky sample is Berroco Peruvia Quick.
Tapestry needles similar to mine can be found here.
The wood needles I use for demonstration are by Clover, size US 10.5.
Instructions for working the Mock Rib Stitch:
Cast-on an even number of stitches, using the long-tail or knitted cast-on.
Setup Row: Purl
Row 1 (RS): *K1, P1*, repeat between *s to end
Row 2: P across all stitches
To bind-off, use a normal BO, binding-off purl-wise on Row 2.
To work this stitch in-the-round:
Cast-on an even number of stitches
(no setup row)
Row 1: *K1, P1*, repeat between *s to last stitch
Row 2: K across all stitches
To bind-off, use a normal BO, binding-off normally on Row 2.
This week is the fifth video in a new series called Fancy Stitch Combos. In this series I hope to demonstrate stitches that have been requested, and hopefully introduce you to some new ones that I think are pretty and useful. Feel free to drop me a note if you’d like to submit an idea for a video in this series.
Information on things you’ll see in this video:
The sweater I’m wearing is my Ombre Dyed Sweater, pattern + video tutorial.
The scarf on the mannequin is One Row Handspun Scarf, knit with Cascade 220.
The bulky yarn I used in the sample is Berroco Peruvia Quick.
The yarn I used in the striped sample is Berroco Vintage.
The wood needles I use for demonstration are by Clover, size 10.5 (6.5mm).
Note – there are several ways of working this stitch combo – this is just one of them. But they’re all based on the same idea to create the “roller coaster” effect.
Instructions for working the Feather and Fan stitch:
Cast-on a multiple of 18 stitches.
Setup Row: Purl all stitches
Row 1 (RS): *k2tog 3 times, (K1, yo) 6 times, k2tog 3 times*, repeat between *s to end of row
Rows 2 and 3: Knit across all stitches
Row 4: Purl across all stitches
Repeat these 4 rows to desired length, bind-off on Row 2.
Instructions for working this stitch in-the-round:
Cast-on a multiple of 18 stitches.
Round 1: *k2tog 3 times, (K1, yo) 6 times, k2tog 3 times*, repeat between *s to end of row
Round 2: Purl across all stitches
Round 3: Knit across all stitches
Round 4: Knit across all stitches
Repeat these 4 rows to desired length, bind-off purlwise on Row 2.
If you want to work stripes as I did, change color after Row 2 (working Row 3 in new color).
This week is the fifth video in a new series called Fancy Stitch Combos. In this series I hope to demonstrate stitches that have been requested, and hopefully introduce you to some new ones that I think are pretty and useful. Feel free to drop me a note if you’d like to submit an idea for a video in this series.
Information on things you’ll see in this video:
The sweater I’m wearing is my Ombre Dyed Sweater, pattern + video tutorial.
The scarf on the mannequin is One Row Handspun Scarf, knit with Cascade 220.
The bulky yarn I used in the sample is Berroco Peruvia Quick.
The DK weight yarn that I used in the pink and yellow sample is Madeline Tosh, Tosh Merino DK.
The wood needles I use for demonstration are by Clover, size 10.5 (6.5mm).
Instructions for working the Blackberry Stitch:
Cast-on a multiple of 4 stitches.
Rows 1 and 3 (RS): Purl
Row 2: *P3tog, (K1, P1, ktbl) into same stitch*
Row 4: *(K1, P1, ktbl) into same stitch, P3tog*
Repeat these 4 rows to desired length.
Bind-off on the RS of the work, using a normal bind-off.
This week is the fourth video in a new series called Fancy Stitch Combos. In this series I hope to demonstrate stitches that have been requested, and hopefully introduce you to some new ones that I think are pretty and useful. Feel free to drop me a note if you’d like to submit an idea for a video in this series.
Information on things you’ll see in this video:
The sweater I’m wearing is my Ombre Dyed Sweater, pattern + video tutorial.
The scarf on the mannequin is One Row Handspun Scarf, knit with Cascade 220.
The bulky yarn I used in the sample is Berroco Peruvia Quick.
The “blackberry” colored cotton yarn I used in the smaller sample is Cascade Sierra, in color Heathered Pansy.
The wood needles I use for demonstration are by Clover, size 10.5 (6.5mm).
Instructions for working the Herringbone Stitch:
Cast-on a multiple of 3 stitches, + 1
Row 1: (RS) K1, *yo, SL 1 with yarn in back, K2, pass slipped stitch over 2 stitches*
Row 2: P1, *yo, SL 1 with yarn in front, P2, pass sl stitch over 2 stitches*
Work to desired length, then bind-off normally on a right-side row.
This week is the third video in a new series called Fancy Stitch Combos. In this series I hope to demonstrate stitches that have been requested, and hopefully introduce you to some new ones that I think are pretty and useful. Feel free to drop me a note if you’d like to submit an idea for a video in this series.
Information on things you’ll see in this video:
The sweater I’m wearing is my Ombre Dyed Sweater, pattern + video tutorial.
The scarf on the mannequin is One Row Handspun Scarf, knit with Cascade 220.
The bulky yarn I used in the sample is Berroco Peruvia Quick.
The pink yarn I used in the smaller sample is Berroco Vintage.
The wood needles I use for demonstration are by Clover, size 10.5 (6.5mm).
Instructions for working the Daisy Stitch:
Setup Row: K1, P to last stitch, K1
Row 1 (RS): K1, *K3tog without pulling finished stitch off left needle, YO, K3tog the same stitches again, P1* repeat between *s until 4 stitches remain, K3tog without pulling finished stitch off left needle, YO, K3tog the same stitches again, K1.
Rows 2 & 4: K1, P to last stitch, K1
Row 3: K1, P1, K1, *K3tog without pulling finished stitch off left needle, YO, K3tog the same stitches again, P1* repeat between *s until 6 stitches remain, K3tog without pulling finished stitch off left needle, YO, K3tog the same stitches again, K1, P1, K1
Bind-Off purl-wise on wrong side row.
To work this stitch in-the-round, knit all stitches on all even numbered rows.
This week is the second video in a new series called Fancy Stitch Combos. In this series I hope to demonstrate stitches that have been requested, and hopefully introduce you to some new ones that I think are pretty and useful. Feel free to drop me a note if you’d like to submit an idea for a video in this series.
Information on things you’ll see in this video:
The sweater I’m wearing is my Ombre Dyed Sweater, pattern + video tutorial.
The scarf on the mannequin is One Row Handspun Scarf, knit with Cascade 220.
The bulky yarn I used in the sample is Berroco Peruvia Quick.
The blue yarn I used in the smaller sample is Berroco Vintage.
The wood needles I use for demonstration are by Clover, size 10.5 (6.5mm).
