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A Striped Affair Infinity Scarf

By Purl Avenue 28 February, 2014 13 September, 2025 Around the Neck, Patterns

Hello! This winter has been crazy this year and as February comes to an end, many of us are anticipating spring. I am crossing my… Continue reading

Broken Rib Slip Stitch

By Purl Avenue 24 February, 2014 26 February, 2017 Stitches, Textured and Cable Stitches

The Broken Rib Slip Stitch is a rib stitch with slip stitches running horizontally across the columns. Because of the slip stitches, the Broken Rib Slip… Continue reading

Rickrack Rib Stitch

By Purl Avenue 21 February, 2014 5 May, 2021 Stitches, Textured and Cable Stitches

The Rickrack Rib stitch is a knit stitch which produces a zigzag effect thus allowing it to stand out from most other knit stitches. This… Continue reading

Ridge Rib Stitch

By Purl Avenue 18 February, 2014 26 February, 2017 Knit and Purl Stitches, Stitches

The Ridge Rib stitch is a simple stitch pattern that is perfect for beginning knitters. By looking at this stitch, it is clear that it… Continue reading

How To Knit The Lateral Braid

By Purl Avenue 13 February, 2014 26 February, 2017 Stitches, Textured and Cable Stitches, Tutorials, Videos

Also known as the Vikkel Braid or Estonian Braid, the Lateral Braid is a special knit stitch that is not like most other knit stitches.… Continue reading

Fisherman’s Rib Stitch

By Purl Avenue 4 February, 2014 26 February, 2017 Knit and Purl Stitches, Stitches

There are many versions of the Fisherman’s Rib stitch and they all have very minor differences. Both sides yield the same result. This rib stitch… Continue reading