The seed stitch is a very easy Knit and Purl stitch that gives a beautiful raised dimple effect, almost like scattered seeds. The seed stitch (also known in the UK/Australia/New Zealand as the Moss Stitch) is similar to the Garter Stitch in that …
Stockinette Stitch
In the world of knitting you could say the Stockinette Stitch is the meat to the potatoes of the Garter Stitch. The stockinette stitch (also known in the UK/Australia/New Zealand as the Stocking Stitch) gives a smooth stacked "V" appearance (right …
Brioche Stitch
The brioche stitch is a wonderful reversible stitch that particularly serves any scarf or afghan projects that you may be thinking about undertaking. The brioche stitch (also known as the English Rib) gives a ribbed appearance on both sides of the …
Garter Stitch
The garter stitch is the first step into the world of knitting for the majority of people, as it is one of the easiest and (possibly as a result) the most common stitch patterns used in knitting projects. The garter stitch gives a rugged look, …
7 Advantages of Knitting with Acrylic Yarn
You either love it or hate it. Acrylic yarn is a man-made fiber, formed of polymers created from petroleum products i.e. crude oil. Even though, it has not been sheared from the back of a four-legged creature, it still has some benefits – not to …
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