2 x 2 rib pattern – You should know how to work a 2 x 2 rib pattern. 1 x 1 rib pattern – You should know how to work a 1 x 1 rib pattern. (For row 1, you will work a knit stitch, followed by a purl stitch, repeating this pattern across the row. For row 2, you will...
However, it’s important to note that the stretchiness of Fisherman’s rib can also be influenced by factors such as the type of yarn used, needle size, and individual knitting tension. Experimenting with different yarns and needle sizes can help you achieve the desired level of stretch in y...
Rib Stitch (knit 1, purl 1) Whip Stitch (to seam) What You'll Need: Stitch and Story Chunky Wool Yarn (one ball) 13mm/US 9 Circular Knitting Needles Faux Fur Pom Pom With Snap You can also use comparable yarns from Sugar Bush Chill, Loopy Mango Marino No. 5 and Wool and...
This particular rib is a 2-by-2 rib, which aligns perfectly with the 80 cast-on stitches. How to Do the 2-by-2 Rib: Once you've joined, place your stitch marker on your right-hand needle. This will mark the spot in your work where each round beings and ends. Next, knit two ...
Using a tapestry needle, thread the yarn tail (the working yarn) through the remaining stitches and pull tight to close the top of the hat. Working Flat Begin Decreases: On a right-side row, you can start decreasing by knitting two together (k2tog) or slip, slip, knit (ssk). ...
If you want to adjust the sleeve length, this is a good place to do it. If you want a longer or shorter sleeve, here is where you should add or subtract inches. Now you’re going to taper your sleeves by working decrease rounds. If knitting 2 stitches together is new to you,check...
Every October, my local machine knitting group holds a Hat-a-thon. We get together with food, knitting machines, and tons of yarn to knit hats for the homeless. Between those who show up and others who work at home, the pile can quickly grow to over a hundred. ...
DROPS circular needle size 4 mm, 40 cm long (double pointed needles in XS) –or the size needed to obtain the correct knitting tension; 21 sts x 28 rows in stocking sts = 10 x 10 cm. DROPS double pointed needle and small circular needle size 3mm Some notes before we start... RIB:...
As you try out different styles of knitting, you will see how by changing the sequencing of knits and purls you can create rich and more diverse textured fabric, from rib and moss stitches (great for garments and jumpers), to more complex patterns! FREE patterns to perfect the purl stitch...
There’s single knits, double knits, and rib knits. Some look different on each side. Some look the same on both sides. Some stretch a lot. Some stretch a little. Some are blended with rayon or acetate or (as Scarlet calls it) “sparkle thread.” Some are thick. Some are so thin ...