Knitted in a four-row repeat and worked in a multiple of two stitches, the Stockinette Ridge Stitch offers knitters an easy to remember pattern while providing a gorgeous textured look. This stitch is highly comparable to the Granite Stitch with the only exception being a slight difference in knitting techniques …
When it comes to animal fibers, Merino wool is the most common. For centuries, merino is valued for its warmth, strength, and “breathability.” Chances are, if you visit your local yarn shop, you’ll likely find that merino fiber is used in nearly one-third of all yarn sold. History Merino is …
Knitted in a multiple of 16 stitches plus 1, the Rhombus Lace Blocks stitch is a large panel stitch pattern which resembles tilted rhombus blocks. With a 16-row repeat, this reversible stitch pattern is perfect for large projects such as throws and wraps. Even though edges do not curl, blocking …
Hi knitters! The 2021 Summer Giveaway is finally here! If you have been keeping up with the blog, you’re aware of this giveaway. In fact, some of you might’ve even had a say in the selection of the giveaway prize. Thank you to everyone that took the time to take …
Hi knitters, Back in March the Knitted Cherry Blossoms pattern was released and was available only for Purl Avenue subscribers. As of today, this once exclusive pattern is now available for all knitters. To stay up-to-date with Purl Avenue news, free patterns, and tutorials, be sure to subscribe to join …
Think back to when you first started knitting. At some point, you likely visited a yarn shop in search of the “right” pair of needles. Maybe you sought advice from the salesperson (or the internet) about whether knitting “in the round” produced better results than straight needles? The options can …
