Knitting Technique and Stitch Tutorials
Tutorials for general knitting techniques and stitches.
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Tutorial – Knit Bobbles
Bobbles are a fun way to add texture to your knitting. As with most techniques in knitting and crochet, there are lots of different ways to make them. Learn the 3 basic steps of making a bobble, and some different variations to try.
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Tutorial – Decoding Cables (with Licorice)
If you've never done them, cables can seem intimidating. They have weird abbreviations and symbols, with complicated instructions for each one. But it doesn't have to be hard! The abbreviations for cable stitches tell you exactly what you need to know to make them - you just need to be able to decode them. This tutorial explains the language of cable stitches...with licorice.
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Knitted Kitchen #46 – Latvian Braid
The Latvian Braid stitch is a variant of fair isle / stranded colorwork, alternating between 2 colors. Raised "braids" are created by intentionally carrying the unused color across the right side of the work in a specific way. This pattern includes photos of the technique, plus a more in-depth video tutorial.
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Sewn Tubular Bind Off in the Round
The tubular bind off is my absolute favorite for 1/1 (knit/purl) ribbing. This sewn bind off is very similar to working a kitchener stitch, as though the knits were on one side and purls on the other. It creates a stretchy edge that looks like the ribbing has just flowed right over it. When working this bind off in the round, I do it a little bit differently than most tutorials I have seen. I find this way gives me a more seamless join at the end of the round.
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Tutorial – Knitting with Beads, Using a Crochet Hook
Beads are a fun and easy way to dress up a knitting project. This method of knitting with beads lets you add them as you go, so there's no need to plan ahead. It's also useful when working with delicate yarns, or yarns that felt easily.
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Knitted Kitchen #41 – Bubble Stitch
Not to be confused with bobbles, this soft and puffy textured stitch creates raised “bubbles” all over the fabric. It also makes a really nice diamond design on the wrong side! The pattern includes photo and video tutorials for the knit 4 below (k4b) stitch used to create the bubbles.
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Knitted Kitchen #38 – Simple Cables
If you've never tried cables, this pattern is a great introduction. They look much more intimidating than they really are! With this pattern and tutorial, you'll learn how to make a basic "2 over 2" cable, crossing to the left and to the right.
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Knitted Kitchen #33 – Star Stitch
The Star Stitch washcloth is pattern #33 in the 2017 Knitted Kitchen Blog Hop. The striking texture is not only pretty, it's also great for scrubbing. The pattern includes photo and video tutorials for the star stitch. It looks really impressive and complicated, but is actually much easier than it looks! We all love stitches like that, right?
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Knitted Kitchen #29 – Trinity Stitch
The Trinity Stitch washcloth is pattern #29 in the 2017 Knitted Kitchen Blog Hop. This fun stitch pattern is sometimes also called raspberry stitch. It uses increases and decreases to create a series of small bumps or bobbles that look just like little berries. The pattern includes a video tutorial for the trinity stitch as well!
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Knitted Kitchen #24 – Floral Lace
The Floral Lace washcloth is pattern #24 in the 2017 Knitted Kitchen Blog Hop. If you haven't tried lace yet, this design is an easy introduction. The pattern includes written and charted instructions, plus a video tutorial.
