Once you understand the basic symbols, you can read any chart pattern with ease.

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A complete list of all knitting decreases. From k2tog to SSK, these tutorials will you centered-, right-, and left-leaning alternatives and how to use them.

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Read more about Leaf Knitting Stitch

Knit and Purl Stitch Patterns with Free Patterns and Video Tutorials by Studio Knit.

How to Knit the Honeycomb Cable Stitch with Free Written Pattern and Video Tutorial by Studio Knit.

In the Japanese Knitting Stitch Bible knitting guru Hitomi Shida shares some of her favorite needlework patterns. Shida's strikingly original designs and variations on every imaginable classic stitch result in intricate patterns that form the basis for beautiful and unique knitted fashions. This is the perfect book for the experienced knitter who is looking for new stitches that yield spectacular results! This Japanese knitting book features a wide range of rewarding and intricate stitches including: cables popcorn stitches twisted stitches edgings and many more... A set of detailed, step-by-step diagrams show you how to execute all the basic stitches. Instructions and diagrams for a series of small projects offer practice working with large patterns, lacy patterns, pattern arrangement and round yokes among other things. The knitting projects include: A classic hat made using large patterns An elegant scarf in lacy patterns The ever-popular fingerless mittens Thick socks that can be made using various patterns A feminine collar using round stitching And much more! This Japanese stitch dictionary represents a whole new adventure for knitters and is sure to become a valued reference for experienced knitters. Roehm translates the imaginative work of Shida, one of Japan's best-known hand-knitting designers, into English for the first time. Shida gained an international following with the Japanese publication of a book of couture knitting patterns a decade ago, and here presents hundreds of other patterns, adding scallops, yokes, and edgings to her offerings ... For intrepid knitters looking for a challenge, the pages of stunning stitches will prove well worth the effort. ~ Publishers Weekly You will be stunned by the complexity and beauty of these unique motifs -- and the intensity does not diminish as you page through the book. At the end is a section for Round Yokes, plus a section of dozens of astonishing edgings.~ Wool Gathering magazine This is one of the most beautiful books about knitting we have ever seen, proving that knitting can be an exquisite art form as well as a way to produce humble clothing . . . ~ The Knitter magazine Gayle Roehm's translation of noted designer Hitomi Shida's second stitch dictionary represents a sea change in the English-speaking world, because now we have a few words to help us through the standardized Japanese symbol system...think of it as opening a window into the way another culture designs and knits. And Shida's stitches? Like calligraphy: fluid, beautiful and complex.~ Vogue Knitting   ~ Paperback~ 160 pages   Hitomi Shida is a well-known Japanese designer of hundreds of original knitting stitches and knitted garments. She has been teaching, designing and writing books for over 20 years, and her work already enjoys a worldwide following among Japanese knitting fans. Gayle Roehm now devotes herself to fiber arts and happily spends her days with yarn and needles. She has lived in Japan, studied the language for many years, and has knit from Japanese patterns for most of her knitting career. Gayle teaches at knitting gatherings around the country and occasionally publishes her own designs. She's been one of Hitomi Shida's biggest fans for over 15 years.

27 Textured Knitting Stitches (Free Stitch Patterns). Textured knitting stitches challenge knitters. Learn more here.

Learn how to knit a diamond-like stitch pattern using only knit and purl stitches. Use it to knit a hat, a kitchen towel, or a pot holder.

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Watch this tutorial with English subtitles to learn how to knit zig zag stitch. This gorgeous pattern is so useful for many knitting projects.

Knit Stitch Patterns with easy textures and more complex designs, too. Receive full written instructions, charts, and video tutorials by Studio Knit.

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Learn how to knit this beautiful and unusual caterpillar stitch using a free knitting pattern with the step by step video tutorial. This pattern is written in English and Russian languages so you can...

How to knit the Zig Zag Lines stitch in the round. Using Knit and Purl. Cast on a multiple of 10 stitches. Repeat rounds 1-18.

A step-by-step tutorial on how to knit neat edges for beginners. 4 techniques and knitting tips for instant result - video included.

Learn how to knit a byzantine stitch that reminds me of a fishtail or a diamond. Easy-to-knit, beautiful pattern and video tutorial.

Learn how to work this great knit elastic stitch. Keep reading for tips on how to master the technique of knitting this tight and complex pattern.

How do you pick up stitches in knitting? In this tutorial I discuss when and why you need to pick up stitches in knitting, talk about pick-up ratios and what they mean, and show you my method of picking up stitches with a crochet hook.

Neat Edges in Knitting Learn 5 easy ways to knit nice and neat edges on your projects. Useful for scarves, wash clothes, blankets and more!

How to Knit the Sea Foam Wave Drop Knit Stitch Pattern with free knitting pattern and video tutorial by Studio Knit

Learn how to work this gorgeous easy knit pattern by watching this tutorial! Keep reading for tips on how to master the technique of this tight pattern.

A step by step tutorial on how to double knit for beginners. Easy instructions (plus a video) showing you this simple colorwork technique.

www.KnitPurlStitches.com - List of free stitch patterns that use only knit and purl stitches, suitable for knitters of all levels. Each pa...

Here are two tutorials for the techniques used in the Horror-riffic Halloween Mystery Mittens: a two-color cast-on for a two-color ribbing.

Knitting, knitwear design, free knitting patterns and vintage knitting and related crafts.

The Owl Cable Stitch Knitting Pattern creates an adorable textured woodland creature. Get free written pattern, chart, and video tutorial.

This easy knitting border is a popular project because it beautifies dresses. Watch this tutorial to learn how to make this border.

My latest shawl pattern, Ardisia, features a fancy, textured droplet stitch pattern made with knit-below a.k.a. dip stitches. The droplets really pop out from an all reverse stockinette background. They look impressive but are quite easy to do. Here's a tutorial on how to knit the droplet stitch.

This interesting and very effective knit elastic border comes with breaded eye spokes! This stitch makes a beautiful knitting tight pattern!

This interesting and effective zigzag knit pattern comes with warm bulkiness! Watch this tutorial to make the perfect zigzag knitted project.

This video tutorial will teach you how to make an easy knitted stitch. It will come in handy if you prefer your knit work to look puffy or be warm.

This knit Barfi stitch is both a beautiful rhombus pattern that makes a lovely square! There are unlimited projects that you can make with this stitch.

Learning to knit can be completely overwhelming but our list of 18 easy knitting stitches you can use for any project will have you knitting up a storm.

Looking for a tetured knitting stitch for your next project? Check out this amazing collection - you're sure to find one you love!

Have you ever wanted to knit faster? Continental Knitting just might be the solution!

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Learn more about casting on and binding off! This Knitting Cast On and Knitting Bind Off Techniques infographic shows you that you can start and stop your knitting projects in a variety of ways. If you've ever wondered what the difference is between a standard bind-off and a tubular bind-off, or a knitted cast-on and long-tail cast-on, this free printable infographic gives you a helpful snapshot comparing techniques. While this infographic does not teach you how to cast on and bind off, it does give you an image of what the cast-ons and bind-offs look like, why they are different, and what uses each unique technique may have. Get a snapshot of the different knitting cast-ons and bind-offs with this helpful, demystifying infographic.

When you find yourself wanting to move on from the knit-purl way of life, it might be time to try on one of these 5 fancy rib patterns!