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Diagonal Openwork
Learn how to knit the Diagonal Openwork knit stitch. This is a fairly simple stitch that involves a combination of knits, purls, increases and decreases to create an interesting diagonal design. This Diagonal Openwork knit stitch pattern works in multiples of 4 + 2 over an 8 row repeat. To practice this beautiful stitch, check…
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Diagonal Openwork Block
©2022 Handmade by Stacy J Learn how to knit the Diagonal Openwork knit stitch by making this block. This is a fairly simple stitch that involves a combination of knits, purls, increases and decreases to create an interesting diagonal design. This Diagonal Openwork knit stitch pattern works in multiples of 4 + 2 over an…
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Fantasia Stitch
The Fantasia stitch was my very first YouTube crochet tutorial that I put out to the world a few years ago. However, I just looked at it again and realized that the written directions, as well as the video needed an overhaul…desperately! (If you’d like to check out the original Fantasia stitch video, here’s the…
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Leafy Lace knitting stitch
The Leafy Lace knitting stitch is a beautiful lace stitch. Although it does take some concentration while working the rows, it’s worth the effort when you complete it. After a couple repeats, it’s not too hard to get the hang of it. This stitch pattern works in multiples of 10 + 1 over a 16…
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Zig zag rib
The Zig zag rib knitting stitch is a fairly simple stitch that uses a combination of knits and purls. It offers a little less stretch in comparison to the standard k2, p2 ribbing, but offers so much texture! The back is flat, while the front offers a great zig zag detail. The Zig zag rib…
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Flame Stitch
The Flame stitch is a decorative lace crochet stitch that uses a variety of basic stitches. It works in multiples of 10 sts + 2 over a 4 row repeat. The Flame stitch would be great for a scarf or a lightweight blanket. It also looks great with fingering / sock weight yarn. Disclosure: Most…
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Squishtastic Cowl
I’m so excited to be sharing with you my latest design: The Squishtastic Cowl!! The name pretty much sums up the texture from this cuddly cowl. It’s crocheted using the Ladders stitch with Red Heart Yarn’s “Unforgettable” yarn and it’s oh-so-squishy! The Squishtastic Cowl pattern was inspired while making the tutorial for the Ladders stitch…
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Ladders Crochet Stitch
The Ladders crochet stitch is one that isn’t seen all over the web. However, when I came across it, I fell in LOVE with it! The texture is oh-so-squishy and it works up very easily. The Ladders crochet stitch can also be called the 4×4 crochet ribbing stitch, as it is worked like a thick…
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Ruching Stitch
also known as the Ribbon Stitch The Ruching stitch is very fun, easy to do, easy to memorize and offers a lovely squishy texture that would be great for a scarf, hat or baby blanket. The ruching of this stitch pattern is created by doubling the amount of stitches in indicated rows using a smaller…
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Ruching Block 2
©2022 Handmade by Stacy J This is the knitting pattern for the Ruching block 2. These squares can be used as practice blocks or as an addition to a blanket that uses squares. Or, extend the length to make a scarf or use cotton yarn and create a dishcloth – the options are endless! This…
