When we want to make knitted lace more open, we can use double yarn overs. Or, we can take a different route and bind off stitches right in the middle of the lace pattern. This is how the twig lace is formed. The lines of bound-off stitches add lovely elements that look a lot like […]
This stitch is a lucky combination of garter stitch and ribbing, and it gives us the best of both stitch patterns. The natural tendency of ribbing to contract keeps the garter ridges from stretching out, while the garter ridges tame the ribbing and make it stay flat. The play of vertical ribs and horizontal ridges
What happens when we add one more yarn over to every other stitch of brioche fabric? We get a luscious texture that looks amazing on hats, cowls, sweaters, and cardigans. This texture looks a lot like a set of yummy brioche buns that came straight from the oven, and we get that look by working
Ribbing is one of the most versatile stitch patterns in knitting. It is stretchy, it looks nice on both sides of the work, and it doesn’t curl. The downside is – ribbing is very sensitive to tension. If our knitting tension is not perfect, ribbing instantly gives us away. Another property of ribbing that often
Garter stitch is not a pattern that comes to mind when we plan to knit a lacy project. But when we add a line of eyelets, suddenly this wonderful reversible texture that does not curl at the edges becomes more summer-y. With a simple two-stitch and four-row repeat, it is a perfect stitch pattern for
Some knitters love garter stitch, others don’t. No matter whether you belong to the first or the second group, the stitch pattern described in this tutorial will give you a new perspective on the good old garter stitch. The fabric created by this stitch pattern has all the properties of garter stitch, but it looks
Looking for an easy, highly textured stitch pattern that looks the same on both sides of the fabric and doesn’t curl at the edges? Try cartridge belt ribbing. The fabric formed by this stitch pattern is similar to the fabric formed by brioche stitch – same distinct ribs and luscious texture – but without yarn
Easy knitting stitch that resembles woven fabric. Surprise texture with a woven look on one side and “beaded” ribbing on the other. Structured fabric that doesn’t curl. Beginner-friendly repeat that creates gorgeous texture. These are the benefits of the Coiled Weave Ribbing. If you are looking for a simple but not boring stitch pattern for
What if we add a simple lace to the classic 2×2 ribbing? It is probably the question that led some clever knitter to developing a stitch pattern described in this tutorial. That knitter was right – by combining the airy texture of lace and the reversible texture of ribbing, we get the best of both
Ottoman rib is one of those simple versatile stitch patterns that are handy when we want to add an interesting detail to our knits or to “whip up” a simple project from scratch. It forms a lovely textured fabric that looks a lot like ribbing, but is in fact, a “gathered” stockinette stitch. It works
