How to knit increases (Part II)
Hi knitters! Last week we explained how to make increases in different ways. Today it’s time for two other different methods: increase 2 stitches in 1 and increase by casting…
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How to knit rib stitch and its different types.
Hi knitters! Today we are showing you how to knit Rib stitch. You get this stitch by alternating knit stitches with purl stitches. To learn to knit Rib stitch, you…
Learn how to knit the Slip Knit Yarn Over Pass stitch (SKYP stitch)
Hi knitters! At WE ARE KNITTERS, we are always trying new things; we love to experiment in our Design department and because of this we want to show you more…
How to knit Cross Stitch
Hi knitters! Today we are teaching you a new technique to try with your two wooden WAK needles… The cross stitch! This stitch is very similar to herringbone stitch and…
Crossed stockinette stitch
Hi knitters!! Today we are showing you a new stitch technique with two needles: Crossed stockinette stitch The texture will look very lovely on your Pima cotton or wool garments, it’s similar to Fabric stitch… and very…
Knit two pieces at the same time
Hi knitters! You’ve surely dreamt of knitting two pieces at the same time before, with the same needles, in order to optimize the amount of time until you can show off your wool or…
Finishing off your garments with rope.
Hi knitters! Today we are providing a tutorial for finishing off your wool or Pima cotton garments with rope. It’s very simple – you just have to follow the steps shown in the video tutorial below and…
Invisible seams (Kitchener stich)
Hi knitters! Today we are teaching you a new trick to join your pieces of wool, creating invisible seams with a technique known as “kitchener stitch”. This trick is perfect for…
Drop Stitch
Hi knitters! Today we are teaching you a new stitch technique known as drop stitch. This stitch is the combination of Garter stitch (normal knit stitch) with stretched out yarn overs, which create a lovely lacy…
How to pick up stitches to make sleeves or collars for sweaters
Hi knitters! Today we’re teaching you, in detail, how to retake stitches of your wool garments so that you can pick up collars or sleeves (in fact, this technique is also known as…
