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Free Knitting Pattern – Waffle Stitch Scarf

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The waffle stitch is a textured knit stitch that creates a waffle-like pattern in the fabric. It’s created by alternating between knit and purl stitches in a specific pattern, which creates a raised, textured surface on one side of the fabric and a smooth, reverse stockinette surface on the other side. The pattern can be worked on any number of stitches, and is typically worked over a multiple of 4 stitches, plus 2.

To work the waffle stitch, you’ll need to alternate between knit and purl stitches in a specific pattern. Typically, the pattern is worked over a multiple of 4 stitches, plus 2. The pattern can be worked on any number of stitches, but it’s important to make sure that the number of stitches is a multiple of 4, plus 2.

Here are some tips for working the waffle stitch:

Make sure to use the correct tension when knitting the waffle stitch. The stitches should be tight enough to create a raised, textured surface, but not so tight that the fabric is stiff and difficult to work with.

Pay close attention to the pattern, as the waffle stitch requires you to alternate between knit and purl stitches. If you’re not careful, you may end up knitting a purl instead of a knit, or vice versa.

Take your time when working the waffle stitch. The pattern can be a bit tricky to get the hang of at first, but with practice, it will become easier.

Use a stitch marker to mark the beginning of your rows, so you can easily keep track of where you are in the pattern.

Experiment with different yarns and needle sizes to see how the waffle stitch looks and feels when worked with different materials.

This particular pattern uses Bernat Mosaic yarn to make a waffle stitch scarf and you can download the free pattern via Mary maxim website.

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Add a Little Lace to Your Knitting Patterns

If you’re new to lace knitting or just aren’t sure how to incorporate the technique into garments, check out these tops and sweaters that use lace as a decorative element.

The easiest lace out there is eyelets, and you can practice them plenty with this eyelet covered sweater from Knitcro Addict. It uses light/DK weight yarn and is worked in four pieces knit flat. It’s intended to be a little cropped and a little oversized, and includes sizes XS to XXL in the pattern.

If you’re in parts of the world where it’s getting colder as you read this, the Nora sweater from Bummbul might be a good choice. This is actually a great one for learning lace because it’s worked in super bulky yarn, which makes it easier to see what you’re doing and makes the lace super graphic. This one just comes in one size, with a 42 inch (106) cm bust, but that could fit a variety of people depending on how much ease you like.

Minimi Knit Design has a cute allover lace cardigan worked in one piece from the bottom up. It’s worked in lace weight mohair held double, which maybe isn’t the best for those new to lace (because it can be hard to rip out) but it sure is pretty. Sizes range to fit from 30 to 66 inches/76 to 168 cm bust measurements.

If you’d rather not have lace all over your sweater, you can knit the Lumi sweater from Originally Lovely, which has a chevron lace pattern on the yoke and is otherwise worked in reverse stockinette stitch. (It’s worked inside out so you don’t have to purl every stitch.) The pattern has 9 sizes from XS to 5XL and uses worsted weight yarn.

Or try the super romantic sookie blouse from Trust the mojo (available on Ravelry). This sweet top is started working flat from the bottom up and has a V-neck and I-cord edgings. The sleeves are worked separately in the round, and the pieces are all joined together to work in one piece to finish off the top. It comes in eight sizes and is available in English and French.

You can also pair lacy sleeves with an otherwise plain top, like on the Starflower Wrap from Annelise Driscoll Gingrow. This intermediate pattern makes a wrap sweater with generous lacy sleeves and a double wrap belt. The pattern has nine sizes, from XS to 5XL, and is available for free from Hobbi.