Knit & Crochet Blog, What's New on This Site

The "Knit & Crochet Blog" is the sites mini-journal that keeps you up-to-date with the latest information submitted to the Smart Knit crocheting.com site as well as major changes. On this page you will find the following:

New pages that have been added.
Pages that have been substantially updated.
Other up-to-date postings or relevant news about knitting-crocheting that I find in books, media, and around the Web.
Important older pages that you might have otherwise missed.

This is a great page to start with when visiting my site, but it's not the only way to find important information.

You may want to check out my Sitemap where I list all the pages on this website.

Apr 25, 2024

Learn to Knit for Beginners: A Step-by-Step Guide

A project worked in red yarn shown with two human hands

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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Apr 25, 2024

Site Map for Smart Knit Crocheting: Complete Site Index of All Pages

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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Apr 25, 2024

Mattress Stitch in Knitting: A Beginner's guide

The mattress stitch has been pulled tight

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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Apr 16, 2024

Understanding Worsted Weight Yarn: A Beginner's Guide

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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Apr 07, 2024

24 Best Stitches for Knitting Scarves

Chart of Yarn Weights based on the Yarn Craft Council Standards

Here is my collection of the best stitches for knitting scarves for beginners along with free tutorials and directions to complete the projects.

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Apr 07, 2024

How to Count Crochet Stitches and Rows for Beginners

counting crochet stitches, shown blanket stitch worked in teal yarn

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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Apr 04, 2024

The Mock Cable Knit Pattern: For Those Who Hate Making Cables

Mock cabel knit pattern, showing right side

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.

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Apr 04, 2024

The Knit Twisted Stitch: Mistake or Clever Design Element

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.

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Apr 04, 2024

Knitting Stitches for Beginners: Complete Tutorials

These easy knitting stitches for beginners include all the basic stitch patterns with links to detailed tutorials, pictures and instructions.

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Apr 02, 2024

The Knit Stitch. Two Simple Methods of Making the Garter Stitch

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.

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Apr 02, 2024

36 Knit and Purl Stitches: How to Make Them, What to Do With Them

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.

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Apr 02, 2024

Flying Geese Knit Stitch Pattern: How-to-tutorial and tips

Knit flying geece pattern worked in teal colored worsted weight yarn.

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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Apr 02, 2024

Drop Stitch Garter Knit Stitch: How-to Tutorial for Beginners

The drop stitch garter stitch swatch worked in a light lavender 100% acrylic yarn.

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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Apr 02, 2024

How to Make the Beginner-Friendly Bamboo Knit Stitch: Step-by-Step

Bamboo stitch showing right side of fabric

Here is a complete tutorial on how to make the beginner-friendly bamboo knit stitch with tips and photographs

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Apr 01, 2024

Basic Knitting Stitches for Beginners: Easy How-to tutorials

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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Mar 24, 2024

Knit Dog Sweater Pattern: 6 Free Beginner Friendly Knit Dog Sweaters

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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Mar 23, 2024

Single Crochet Stitch: How to Single Crochet for the Crochet Beginner

The single crochet stitch is the most basic one: Learn how it is made and what you can do once you master this stitch.

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Mar 23, 2024

Crocheting Basics. How to calculate the correct size of a sweater

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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Mar 23, 2024

How to crochet - Tips and Tutorials to Get You Started

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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Mar 20, 2024

Blocking Crochet Projects: Everything You Need to Know

blocking crochet showing various supplies needed to block using a wet blocking method

Your guide to blocking crochet projects including when and how to do it, and FAQ troubleshooting for perfect results.

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Mar 02, 2024

Knit Stamen Stitch Tutorial for Beginning Knitters

The stamen knit stitch pattern still on needles worked in 100% pink wool.

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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Feb 17, 2024

How to Count Knitting Stitches and Rows

How to count stitches in stockinette stitch

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.

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Feb 16, 2024

How to Make a Slip Knot for Knitting

The complete slip knot for knitting held in fingers

The slip knot for knitting is the first step towards casting on stitches and is not difficult to make. Step-by-step tutorial.

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Feb 16, 2024

Granite Lace Knitting Stitch: Step-by-Step Tutorial

First of a five part tutorial on how to make the knit two together

The granite lace knitting stitch is a lovely lacy textured knit stitch that is beginner-friendly and perfect for blankets and scarves.

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Feb 12, 2024

Slip Stitch Knitting Patterns: Discover How to Create Stunning Designs

Linen stitch knitting showing wrong side of fabric

Discover the possibilities with slip stitch knitting patterns. Tips, techniques and tutorials for adding knit slip stitch patterns to your skills

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Feb 09, 2024

How to Make Crochet Stitches: Beginner Friendly Stitches

Learn how to make basic crochet stitches and those just slightly more advanced with straightforward instructions, photographs and video tutorials.

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Feb 09, 2024

Crochet Crunch Stitch Pattern: Step-by-Step Tutorial & Free Pattern

A swatch of the crochet crunch stitch worked in olive green cotton yarn

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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Feb 07, 2024

How to Increase in Knitting: Four Different Methods To Master

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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Feb 07, 2024

Seersucker Knit Stitch Pattern: Beginner-friendly Tutorial

The seersucker knit stitch pattern worked in blue wool yarn

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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Jan 29, 2024

What is kfb in knitting? Learn How to Knit the Front and Back Increase

an example of knit front and back in the last row of ribbing before moving on to the stockinette stitch

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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Jan 29, 2024

Knitted Waffle Stitch: Tutorials, Instructions and Free Pattern

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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