This stitch pattern was inspired by one of the sweaters I saw online. The fabric of that sweater was highly textured and had fascinating zigzag stripes all over. I wasn’t looking to add more texture to my swatch but absolutely wanted to create the look of the zigzag stripes. So I paired herringbone stitch with …
When we want to liven up a project without altering the pattern too much, it’s good to use simple ways to decorate our knitting – nupps, bobbles or even cross stitch. Knot stitch is one of those little tweaks that turn a basic project into a one of a kind creation. It is used quite often …
The stitch pattern described in this tutorial is not a simple one. It’s more of a crash course in lace and cables. But the intricate designs created by this stitch definitely make it worth a try. What’s so interesting about this stitch pattern? It has a subtle scalloped edge that will look great at the bottom …
This lovely stitch has a story. A few weeks ago I’ve got a photo of this stitch in an email from one of the knitters subscribed to my newsletter (thanks again for that jolt of inspiration, Honora :-). She asked me whether I know how to knit this stitch. I didn’t. In fact, I haven’t …