Exploring the Tapestry of Stitches. Long loom knitting stitches are like strokes on a canvas, weaving a tapestry of warmth and texture. From the basic stockinette to the pretty figure-eight, each ...

The pattern calls for knit, purl, and slip stitches along with yarn overs, knit 2 togethers, and stitches passed over. It is made with cotton yarn – a favored fiber for knit bralette patterns ...

SSK, knit to last two stitches on the needle, k2tog, repeating this pattern across the other two needles—six stitches are decreased. Knit all stitches for one round. Repeat steps 1 and 2 three ...

The knitting itself isn’t complicated; even beginner knitters can do it. But any pattern first has to be made into a chart. That’s where the challenge lies.

We'd agreed to each knit squares that were 30 stitches by 60 rows, and away we went, all using whatever needles and yarn we had. When we reconvened and shared our handiwork, we had more of a dog's ...