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Mistake Rib Stitch for Beginners

Published on December 2, 2018 By Davina | May contain affiliate links (whats this?)
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The mistake rib stitch is a fantastic beginner stitch made up entirely of knits and purls. The stitch pattern is just a one row repeat, making it a cinch to memorise. It's the perfect lazy stitch for relaxed knitting. If you can knit and purl, then this stitch will be a breeze. The stitch pattern is nearly identical to 2x2 ribbing. But unlike regular ribbing, the mistake rib stitch produces a ... keep reading >>

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Rib Knitting for Beginners: 1×1 and 2×2 Rib Tutorial

Published on December 2, 2018 By Davina | May contain affiliate links (whats this?)
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Rib knitting is perfect for projects that need stretch. Think: the brims of hats, sleeves of sweaters, and cuffs of socks and mittens. When you need stretch, look to rib knitting! Today, I'll walk you through the two most popular rib stitches: the 1x1 and the 2x2 rib. Both these rib stitches use knits and purls to make a very stretchy rib. Both are also perfect for beginners who are just ... keep reading >>

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In this tutorial, you’ll learn basic lace stitches like the yarn over (YO), which gives lace its open airiness, and two decreases (K2tog and SSK), which slant to the left and right respectively.

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My take doesn’t stray far from the original caps. It’s knit in a beginner-friendly 1×1 rib and has a sleek decrease that keeps the rib pattern intact.

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