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.

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Mar 21, 2025

Knitting Garter Stitch - How to for the Absolute Beginner

This Knit Garter Stitch tutorial is for anyone interested in learning how to knit and includes step-by-step instructions and picture tutorials.

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Mar 21, 2025

45 + 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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Mar 17, 2025

Mock Rib Slip Stitch Design: Beginner-Friendly Tutorial

The mock ribbing slip Stitch is a versatile and visually appealing design that is beginner-friendly and easy to learn and memorize.

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Mar 16, 2025

36 Reversible Knit Stitch Patterns You Must Try

These Reversible Knit Stitch patterns explore various reversible knit stitches, their benefits, and how to incorporate them into your knitting projects.

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Mar 16, 2025

Exploring the Types of Crochet Stitches: A Comprehensive Guide

There are hundreds of different types of crochet stitches. This growing collect includes beginner-friendly to advanced stitches.

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Mar 12, 2025

Slip Stitch Knitting Patterns: How To

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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Mar 12, 2025

Knit Slip Stitch Rib Pattern: Beginner-Friendly Tutorial

The Slip Stitch Rib is a textured knitting pattern that mimics the look of a rib but is created using slipped stitches.

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Mar 11, 2025

Knit Dog Sweater Pattern: Free Beginner-Friendly Knit Patterns

For Beginner Knitters, here are 9 Knit Dog Sweater Patterns with instructions on how to measure and begin your project for that perfect fit.

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Mar 07, 2025

How to Make the Beginner-Friendly Bamboo Knit Stitch

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

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Mar 04, 2025

Crochet Hooks: How to Choose the Correct One for Any Project

Crochet hooks come in so many different sizes shapes and materials. How is the beginning crochet enthusiasts supposed to chose the right hook?

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Mar 03, 2025

Double Andalusian Knit Stitch: Tutorial for Beginners

The double andalusian knit stitch creates a lovely textured fabric and is very easy to learn. Just a four-row repeat of knits and purls is all you need.

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Mar 01, 2025

Double Moss Knit Stitch Tutorial for Beginners

The double moss knit stitch pattern is a beginner-friendly stitch that is created with knit and purl stitches only. Step-by-step tutorial.

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Mar 01, 2025

Thermal Knit Stitch Pattern: How to Tutorial for Beginners

The cozy thermal knit stitch pattern, is not only warm, it's beginner-friendly and easy to make if you know how to make knit and purl stitches.

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Feb 25, 2025

Double Alternate Andalou Stitch: Beginner-Friendly Tutorial

The double alternate andalou stitch is an easy, beginner-friendly pattern that uses only knits and purls and is worked over a four-row repeat.

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Feb 25, 2025

How to Make the Knit Rice Stitch: Tutorials and Project Ideas

This tutorial explains how to make the knit rice stitch and includes photos and step by step instructions. Project ideas are also included.

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Feb 25, 2025

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

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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Feb 25, 2025

Knitting Pattern by Row Repeat: 2, 4, 6, 12 Row-Repeats

Knitting pattern by row repeats is an easy way to organize stitch patterns by difficulty with a 2-row repeat being the easiest to master.

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Feb 25, 2025

Colorwork Knitting: 8 Colorful Techniques to Try

Ready to try colorwork knitting? Learn the many ways to incorporate color into your designs and what methods to use. 7 different colorwork techniques to try.

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Feb 25, 2025

Knit a Cable: Abbreviations, Tutorials, Uses

How to knit a cable includes a brief history of cable knitting, what it is and where cables are used, abbreviations, examples of cable patterns with directions

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Feb 25, 2025

Lace Knitting Stitches: Easy Lace and Eyelet Patterns

Lace knitting stitches may seem beyond the scope of beginning knitters' abilities, but many are easy and can be tackled by any novice. Tutorial.

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Feb 25, 2025

Textured Knitting Stitch Patterns: Beginner-Friendly Tutorials

Textured knitting stitch patterns use knit and purl stitches to produce a textured fabric that is perfect for many projects. Textured knit stitches tutorials.

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Feb 24, 2025

Crochet Terms and Abbreviations: Must Have Beginners' Guide

Crochet Terms and Abbreviations is an extensive list of all that crochet vocabulary that experienced crocheters know but beginners struggle with. Free Download

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Feb 24, 2025

Granny Square Project Ideas: What to make with a Granny Square

There's so many granny square project ideas that it might be hard to fit them all on one page, but I'm going to try. Blankets, scarves, sweaters, slippers etc.

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Feb 24, 2025

Crochet Gauge Swatch: How to Make it Perfect from the Beginning

The crochet gauge swatch is a small square approximately 4 x 4 made in the same stitch as your pattern and will help assure your finished project is sized right

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Feb 24, 2025

Crochet Accessories: What's in Your Tool Box?

Crochet accessories don't stop with yarn and a hook. There is a wide variety of supplies and tools that will make your crochet projects so much easier

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Feb 24, 2025

Changing Colors in Crochet: Methods to Make Color Changes Easy

Changing colors in crochet is a relatively easy task. Here are six different methods that are all slightly different but work fine. Choose your favorite.

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Feb 18, 2025

Twisted Moss Knit Stitch: Step-by-Step Tutorial

The Twisted Moss Knit Stitch is a lovely textured pattern that is made with knit and knit one below stitches.

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Feb 07, 2025

Free Easy Beginner Crochet Patterns For Those New to Crocheting

These easy beginner crochet patterns are for anyone who is new to crocheting but are so fast and easy that those advanced crocheters will love them too.

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Feb 07, 2025

Free Crochet Heart Patterns: Beginner-Friendly

Our collection of free crochet heart patterns are perfect for beginners and includes tutorials for making hearts easier.

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Feb 02, 2025

How to End Knitting: A Bind Off Guide for Beginner's

Find out how to end knitting, weave in ends, block and add finishing touches to your knit projects

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Jan 21, 2025

Free Crochet Animal Patterns: Amigurumi Projects

Here's 35 crochet animal patterns that represent many different animal species and are beginner-friendly, easy and fun to make.

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Jan 07, 2025

Double Crochet Increase Stitch: Tutorial

The double crochet increase stitch is a basic skill for all crochet beginners and is very easy to do. It's needed anytime when increases are required.

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Jan 07, 2025

How to Make a Double Crochet Decrease Stitch: Complete Tutorial

The double crochet decrease stitch is similar to other crochet decrease stitches but has some unique traits. Learn how to make decrease stitches in crochet.

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Jan 07, 2025

24 Best Stitches for Knitting Scarves

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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Jan 07, 2025

How to Count Crochet Stitches and Rows for Beginners

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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Jan 05, 2025

Half-Linen Knit Stitch Pattern: Complete Tutorial for Beginners

The Half-Linen Knit Stitch Pattern is easy and beginner-friendly and is worked witth knit, purl, and slip stitches.It creates a thick woven fabric.

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Jan 04, 2025

Flag Stitch Knitting Pattern: Beginner-Friendly Tutorial

The flag stitch knitting pattern is worked on a combination of knit and purls stitches to create a fabric that looks like little flags.

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Jan 04, 2025

Double Woven Knit Stitch: Beginner-Friendly Tutorial

The double woven knit stitch is a slip stitch knitting pattern that is surprisingly easy. It's made with knit, purl and slip stitches

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Dec 30, 2024

Cartridge Belt Rib Stitch: Perfect for Those Who Hate to Purl

The cartridge belt rib stitch is a lovely textured knit stitch that is accomplished with knit and slip stitch stitches. Learn how.

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Dec 29, 2024

Double Stockinette Stitch Tutorial for Beginners

The double stockinette stitch is a reversible way to work the stockinette stitch that lays flat and perfect for any project needed a reversible pattern.

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Dec 29, 2024

Knit Hand Mitts: Super Easy, Beginner Project Free Pattern

These knit hand mitts will keep your hands toasty warm but allow you to text or use your fingers freely. This free pattern is a beginner project -super easy.

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Dec 29, 2024

Bamboo Rib Knit Stitch Pattern: Beginner-friendly Tutorial

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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Dec 28, 2024

Brioche Knitting: Beginner's Guide to Basic Brioche in One Color

Brioche knitting is a category of knit stitches that create a fluffy, thick texture and has many uses. Learn the basic knit brioche stitch

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Dec 16, 2024

Long Raindrop Knit Stitch Pattern: Easy Tutorial

The long raindrop knit stitch is an easy 8-row repeat made entirely of knit and purl stitches. Learn how with this photo tutorial.

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Dec 10, 2024

Mosaic Knitting Patterns: Free Just for You

These mosaic knitting patterns are beginner-friendly and offer both chart and written instructions.

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Dec 10, 2024

Illusian Knitting or Shadow Knitting: Beginner Tutorial

Illusian knitting or Shadow Knitting is a technique that produces a fabric with a hidden image. Learn how to knit this technique.

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Dec 06, 2024

Crochet Dog Sweaters: Free Patterns for Beginners

Discover many crochet dog sweaters, all free and that are perfect for beginners and adventurous beginners

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Dec 05, 2024

Crochet Alpine Stitch: A Complete Beginner's Guide

Learn the crochet alpine stitch, a beautifully textured, thick stitch pattern that is created with single, double and front post stitches.

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Nov 20, 2024

Longtail Cast On for Beginners: Step-by-step Tutorial

Learn how to do the longtail cast on for beginners that gives you a stretchy beginning for your project. Step-by-step tutorial.

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Hi, there, I'm Janice, the voice behind this website and avid knitter and crochet enthusiast. I want to share my passion with you and help you learn how to knit or crochet, smarter.

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