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Learn to knit for beginners offers a step by step guide to get you started on your adventure with a list of skills every beginner should know.
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This Site Map displays links to every page of Smart-Knit-Crocheting.com for easy access to every blog post, tutorial and free pattern available.
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Mattress stitch in knitting is a great way to make an invisible seam when joining two pieces of fabric. Step-by-step tutorial.
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Understanding worsted weight yarn and other yarn terms can be confusing for beginners. Here's a complete guide to making since of yarn weights.
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Here is my collection of the best stitches for knitting scarves for beginners along with free tutorials and directions to complete the projects.
If you're wondering how to count crochet stitches, you should know it's not as difficult as you suspect. Learn how to identify and count stitches.
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The Mock cable knit pattern is a beginner-friendly stitch that uses knits and purls and definitely no cable needles. See how easy it can be.
Continue reading "The Mock Cable Knit Pattern: For Those Who Hate Making Cables"
A Twisted Stitch does a good job when you know how to use it properly but can also be a mistake. Learn how to identify, fix and avoid twisted stitches.
Continue reading "The Knit Twisted Stitch: Mistake or Clever Design Element"
These easy knitting stitches for beginners include all the basic stitch patterns with links to detailed tutorials, pictures and instructions.
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The knit stitch is one of the two major stitches in knitting. Quality of knitting fabric depends whether you use front or back loop for knitting it.
Continue reading "The Knit Stitch. Two Simple Methods of Making the Garter Stitch"
Knit & Purl stitches are the basis of all knit designs and any beginner can master them, but what can you do with them? Find out how useful these stitches are.
Continue reading "36 Knit and Purl Stitches: How to Make Them, What to Do With Them"
If you think the flying geese knit stitch pattern is difficult, think again. With only knits and purls, you can create this triangle design.
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The drop stitch garter knit stitch pattern is a beginner-friendly stitch that is reversible and is made with knit stitches only.
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Here is a complete tutorial on how to make the beginner-friendly bamboo knit stitch with tips and photographs
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Mastering these basic knitting stitches for beginners will set a foundation for knitting success. Learn what they are and how to make them.
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For Beginner Knitters, here are 6 Knit Dog Sweater Patterns with instructions on how to measure and begin your project for that perfect fit.
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The single crochet stitch is the most basic one: Learn how it is made and what you can do once you master this stitch.
Continue reading "Single Crochet Stitch: How to Single Crochet for the Crochet Beginner"
To know crocheting basics means that you are ready to start a serious project. Find out how to calculate the correct size of any crochet or knit project.
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How to crochet takes you one step at a time, introducing all basic skills one must learn as a crochet beginner, from making a slip knot to blocking a project.
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Your guide to blocking crochet projects including when and how to do it, and FAQ troubleshooting for perfect results.
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This knit stamen stitch tutorial explains step-by-step how to create this knit pattern and provides a free pattern to put it to use.
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To learn how to count knitting stitches and rows, you must first learn to recognize stitches. Learn the easiest way to count and keep track of your stitches.
The slip knot for knitting is the first step towards casting on stitches and is not difficult to make. Step-by-step tutorial.
The granite lace knitting stitch is a lovely lacy textured knit stitch that is beginner-friendly and perfect for blankets and scarves.
Continue reading "Granite Lace Knitting Stitch: Step-by-Step Tutorial"
Discover the possibilities with slip stitch knitting patterns. Tips, techniques and tutorials for adding knit slip stitch patterns to your skills
Continue reading "Slip Stitch Knitting Patterns: Discover How to Create Stunning Designs"
Learn how to make basic crochet stitches and those just slightly more advanced with straightforward instructions, photographs and video tutorials.
Continue reading "How to Make Crochet Stitches: Beginner Friendly Stitches "
The crochet crunch stitch pattern is an easy beginner-friendly stitch that is created with half double crochet and slip stitchs.
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How to increase in knitting looks at the various ways to make increases in different stitch patterns with photos and written tutorials.
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The seersucker knit stitch pattern is a lovely textured stitch that creates a fabric that has a puckered appearance and is created with knit and purl stitches.
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Wondering what is kfb in knitting? This is an easy increase meaning, :knit, front and back. Learn how to do this with picture tutorials, and tips for beginners
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The Knitted waffle stitch is a great choice for the beginner--easy to learn and remember and only uses two basic stitches.
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The mistake rib stitch pattern is a highly textured variation of the 2x2 rib pattern. It's easy and beginner-friendly. Learn how to create this stitch.
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Knitting rib stitches is one of those beginner skills that most knitters can master. This tutorial walls you through the process. Tips to master the rib.
Continue reading "22 Knitting Rib Stitches: How to Knit Rib Stitches and Make Them Pop"
The garter rib stitch pattern is a beginner-friendly textured knit pattern that is made with alternating columns of garter and stockinette stitches.
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The fisherman's rib knit stitch pattern is a classic rib stitch that is thicker than typical ribs and is reversible. Learn how to create it.
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The beaded rib stitch knit is a beautiful textured rib pattern that can be used as a stand-alone or as the ribbing where a rib is indicated, sweaters & hats
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The bamboo rib knit stitch pattern is a beginner-friendly stitch made up of knits and purls and worked on a four-row repeat. Tutorial
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Here's 20 half double crochet stitch variations for beginners to try, all easy to master, and each creates a different textured fabric useful to many projects.
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The extended half double crochet stitch pattern is a beginner-friendly that is a stitch that is taller than the hdc and shorter than the dc stitch.
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The forked half double crochet stitch is a beginner-friendly pattern that creates a beautiful textured fabric. Picture tutorial & step-by-step instructions.
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The Grit Crochet Stitch is a lovely pattern that creates a dense fabric with a little bit of texture. It's also an easy beginner stitch. Tutorials and Pattern
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The crochet waffle stitch is an easy beginner friendly stitch that creates a richly textured fabric great for a wide variety of projects.
Continue reading "Crochet Waffle Stitch: Beginner Step by Step Photo Tutorial"
The best ergonomic crochet hooks for arthritis have certain features in common. Learn all about them and read our recommendations for the best.
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The pythagorean knit stitch pattern creates a nice textured fabric with a geometric twist. Learn how to make this with a beginne-friendly tutorial.
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These Reversible Knit Stitch patterns explore various reversible knit stitches, their benefits, and how to incorporate them into your knitting projects.
Continue reading "29 Reversible Knit Stitch Patterns: Creating Fabric Same on Both Sides"
This comprehensive guide to yarn includes understanding types, fibers and weights, as well as how to care for, and choose the best yarn for a particular project
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This ultimate guide to the best yarn to choose for beginner crocheters looks at all the important factors to consider when buying yarn, plus suggestions.
Continue reading "Best Yarn to Choose for Beginner Crocheters: Top Guide 2023"
The mock ribbing slip Stitch is a versatile and visually appealing design that is beginner-friendly and easy to learn and memorize.
Continue reading "Mock Ribbing Slip Stitch Design: Beginner-Friendly Tutorial"
The linen knit stitch pattern creates a dense fabric that resembles linen. With a two-row repeat, this is a great pattern for anyone who can knit and purl.
Continue reading "Linen Knit Stitch Pattern: A Beginner-Friendly Tutorial"