Marina Hat

 

This is a super simple hat that will show off the yarns you choose. From the breezy shoreline inland, it’s the perfect hat to throw in a bag or coat pocket to have nearby. Wear a little slouchy, or take up slack in the rolled brim for a snug fit. Enjoy!

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/marina-hat-2

Video: Easy way to seam garter edges

If you are looking for an alternative to mattress stitch seaming, you are going to love this method!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jekTYBCYjUY

Understanding Garter, Stockinette and Reverse Stockinette Stitches

Here's a short video explaining the differences between these common stitch patterns. How they are knit, what you see on the right side and wrong side of the fabric are covered giving you a good understanding of what you are looking at.

Click here:    Understanding Garter, Stockinette and Reverse Stockinette

Knitted Cast On Video

 

The Knitted Cast On is a super easy cast on for beginners or for teaching someone to knit. It doesn't require figuring out a tail length, like the long tail cast on and is a great one to add to your repertoire of cast ons since you can use it when you need to add stitches to a work in progress. 

Enjoy and Happy Knitting.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sm7cHJ4N2ac

"Knitting I-cord Edges" video

Here's how to knit i-cord edges on your project while you are knitting. This is a great edge if you need a firmer edge like on a blanket or where you don't need much stretch, like a scarf. (Also known as Triple Selvedge.) Directions are also in video below.

+6 stitches RS (first 3 sts): sl1 wyib, sl1 wyif, K1 RS (last 3 sts): K1, sl1 wyif, P1 WS (first 3 sts): sl1 wyib, K1, sl1 wyif WS (last 3 sts): sl1 wyif, K1, P1 Repeat these two rows for the i cord edge. Happy Knitting.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FD4nuKnsJWI 

Multicolored Yarns Explained

Video: Multicolored Yarns Explained

Sometimes we buy a colorful yarn that looks great on the skein or hank and then don't like how it knitted up. Here's a short video that discusses the different kinds of multicolored yarns, what affects the appearance when knitting, the "pooling" phenomenon, and tricks to prevent it from occurring.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5V4ENKrzoUQ 

How to knit the Diamond Honeycomb Stitch Pattern

 Video: Knitting the Diamond Honeycomb Stitch Pattern

Here's a Youtube video for the directions on how to slip stitches with yarn in front, with yarn in back and the maneuver called "knit under the loose strands." This stitch looks impressive, but also is easy enough for beginners. 

A pattern for a baby blanket using this stitch will be coming soon to the blog.

2 Methods for Knitting in Yarn Tails

Instead of having yarn tails to weave in at the end of your knitting project, here are two methods to weave them in while you are knitting. This works when adding another skein, when you are changing colors and even works when you are knitting in the round. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a0Mp-tvDXLs

Twist Stitch Technique Video

There are many beautiful twist stitch patterns that resemble cable techniques but are simpler to knit since you don't need a cable needle.  

It's simply knitting 2 or more stitches our of order to produce either a left or right twist stitch. 

Because you are twisting the stitches, the knitted fabric will draw in horizontally, just like cabling. Be sure to check your gauge. 

This video shows you how simple this technique is to knit. Happy Knitting!

Click here for  Twist Stitch Technique Video

Photo Source: A Treasure of Knitting, Barbara Walker, Chapter: Twist Stitches

How to Pick Up Stitches on the Selvedge Edge Video

Picking up stitches on a selvedge (the side of your work) is different from picking up on a cast on or bind off edge. Learn a few basic tricks to make your edge look great.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EktsUZnk05M

How to Kf&b Increase - Without a Purl Bump

Here's a simple method to the Knit front and back increase where you can avoid the purl bump on the increase. This lets you use this increase in more patterns, including Stockinette Stitch.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCOXOoV5uwA&t=8s

Purl Stitch Continental Style Video

How to make the purl stitch in the Continental method.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1K-lTQHfw_I

Knit Stitch Continental Style Video

How to make the knit stitch in the Continental method.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYkkAgUHIYc

Suspended Scallop Cast On

This cast-on produces a beautiful edge to your work which is a refreshing change from Garter, Seed or Rib Stitch. It’s a six row cast-on and then you can proceed with your pattern (shown above with Stockinette stitch). There is only one row that involves turning and paying attention and I have divided it into sections and added stitch markers so you can keep track while completing the row.

🐹🐹🐹🐹  Video:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HFY9Iq1F-Rc&t=22s

Abbreviations

CO - Cast On

double wrap – wrap working yarn around needle twice before knitting the st.

K – Knit

KCO – cast on using Knitted Cast On method

LHN – left hand needle

P – Purl

pm – place marker

P7tog – Purl 7 sts together

R - Row

Rd - Round

RHN – right hand needle

RS – right side of work

sl 1 – slip stitch

sl 1 wyib – slip stitch with yarn in back

sl 1 wyif – slip stitch with yarn in front

sm – slip marker

st/s – stitch/es

WS – wrong side of work

Notes

• If you have done short rows or knitted bobbles where there is turning back and forth in a row, you can certainly leave out the stitch markers. They are there to help keep track of row 4 and are optional.
• Mark the right side of your work after row 1 with a split marker.
• Changing instructions for in-the-round involves more than changing the multiple, Knits to Purls and visa versa. I will publish these instructions when they are completed and tested.

Pattern for Flat Knitting

Multiple of 8 + 1

Using long tail cast on, cast on the number of sts you need.

R1: sl 1, pm, * K7, sl1, pm*  (RS)

R2: sl 1, K7, sm *sl1 wyif, K7, sm* sl 1 (WS)

R3: *sl 1, sm, (K7 double wrap)* sl 1

R4: K1, 

*turn, KCO 3 sts (using st just knitted to LHN)

Temporarily slip next 7 sts to LHN dropping the 2^nd wrap on all the double wraps

            Return these 7 sts back to RHN. Turn, P7tog & turn.

            KCO 3 sts into scallop st, turn, sm, P1* ending row with K1 (instead of P1)

(You should have 8 sts between markers.)

R5: K

R6: P

How to Add and Share your Project on Raverly.com Video

Once you get done with your knitted or crocheted project, and before you give it away, keep a picture and details of it on Ravelry at your page. You can also share it with groups that you are a member of, so you can show it to people online, all around the world. It's easy and Raverly is a free site. Your project list is just one feature to your page.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IywdeSYpUGU

This is only 3ish minutes. Dramamine warning: I did the best I could do. I was filming, typing and cursoring with just two hands, so let's practice compassion when watching.

Long Tail Cast On & Slip Knot Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C3hbAjmxkZE&list=UUA2sXRDD_8VPuOzwvMXUOGg&index=16

Continental Knit Stitch Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vpmk8fljaFY

Crisp Color Changes without Split Color Purl Stitches Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gH9U4THvJC8&t=4s

How to Change Yarn without a Knot Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYtcv_P5TZk

How to Make a Slip Knot Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BAFp3IYInW4