Purple Rose Crafts is here to teach beginner and easy level knitters how to create beautiful items. To do that, we need to talk about some easy level knitting stitch patterns that are perfect for beginners and can get a little more challenging, but still considered easy level. For the most part, we’ll stick to […]
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Today, we’re going to knit a cabled headband. This is a simple pattern, where we’re going to discuss how to knit cables for beginners! I also want to share with you a new cast on method that is similar to the knitted cast on, but looks so pretty! It’s called the Twisted Knit Cast On.
How to Knit Cables for Beginners & a New Headband Pattern! Read More »
Welcome, or welcome back to you! I am so happy to be able to bring you this final installment of our Raglan Sweater series: how to knit our sleeves. In our first installment, we talked about knitting the yoke (or upper chest, back and shoulders section) as well as knitting the ‘raglan line’. Then, we
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Hey there! Welcome back! Today we’re working on the body of our raglan sweater. Last time, we made the neck and yoke(top of the chest). If you missed part 1, please start there, and come back to this one when you’re ready. Today, we’re going to separate the chest and back from the sleeves, then
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Hey friends, Welcome!!! I’ve been working away in the background lately and I’m sorry for not posting as much as I should. I’ve been knitting and crocheting away, though, for some new fun projects I can bring you this year! The first series we’re going to work on is a customized raglan sweater that you
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So, first things first, this pattern was inspired by the Mitered Square, from Drops Design, which uses simple yarn overs for the increases. I love the pattern, the stripes, everything except the holes. So if you’re like me, then this new style of the mitered square will be for you! This is a simple and
New Knit Dishcloth Pattern: Mitered Square! Read More »
Hey there! Today’s pattern is a simple one, but looks so sweet. I’ve called it #BrokenPath. I found it on Pinterest, but it didn’t have anything attached to the image, so I decided to recreate it for you! Day 30: Broken Path (Easy 8 row Repeat, and they all repeat)Repeats: 4 stitchesKnitting Flat: Knit all
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Today’s stitch pattern is sand stitch. It’s a simple and easy, suitable for beginners. It’s an easy 4 row repeat, but 2 of the rows are just knit across. This one is similar to our seed stitch and Simple Seed we’ve done previously. The pattern is a simple knit and purl stitch pattern. What kinds
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Broken rib knit stitch is a very simple and beginner-friendly stitch to get you used to working knits and purls, back and forth, but it has the added benefit of having the whole right side row being all knit stitches, so it can work up more quickly than a straight seed stitch, which we’ve done
Day 16: Broken Rib Stitch & FREE Cowl Pattern Read More »
Hey there! I am beyond excited to share this post with you today. Over the last several months I have been working on this pretty knit baby blanket. Now, I was always intimidated by knitting blankets. Mostly, I think because knitting is a slower craft. So the idea of knitting a whole blanket seemed so
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