When knitting something flat in any of my patterns, I always advise to slip the first stitch without knitting it. I was recently asked how to do it. What a good question from someone who’s just starting to knit!!! So here I am, taking photos and writing a post 😀 The idea behind my adviseContinue reading “HOW TO: SLIP THE FIRST STITCH”
Author Archives: Cecilia, from OhLaLana!
BLOCK 1: TRIANGLES
UPDATE April 2019 The entire pattern is below. You can also purchase the pattern in a high quality PDF file for $1 HERE or in my Etsy Shop HERE. Use code OHLALANA in my Etsy Shop to get a 50% off discount (because is $2 there). The PDF file includes: gauge/tension info and materials written instructions charted instructions row-by-rowContinue reading “BLOCK 1: TRIANGLES”
12 BLOCKS for XMAS: A FREE BLANKET OF BLOCKS
UPDATE 2019 I recently published the revised version of my BEGINNER SAMPLER BLANKET (the one made during my “12 Blocks for Xmas” KAL. All block patterns will remain free in my blog, but you can buy the entire PDF with some additional features in my Etsy Shop (enter coupon code 12BLOCKS for a 50% off price), and here inContinue reading “12 BLOCKS for XMAS: A FREE BLANKET OF BLOCKS”
Zig Zag Seed / Moss Blanket FREE PATTERN
My ZIG ZAG SEED / MOSS BLANKET is an easy knitting pattern suitable for beginners. It will guide you to produce a blanket with a very interesting texture with only KNITS and PURLS!! SKILL LEVEL: Beginner TECHNIQUES USED: knit, purl FINISHED MEASUREMENTS (I wrote instrctions in 2 sizes): Stroller / Baby size: 30.75” (78 cm)Continue reading “Zig Zag Seed / Moss Blanket FREE PATTERN”
DIAGONAL Dishcloth and Kitchen Towel FREE PATTERN
This is an oldie but goodie 🙂 Several years ago, we stopped buying comercial sponges at home with the aim of reducing the amount of plastic we consume and take care of the planet (I’m preparing an article about it). So, as you can imagine, this pattern is my most used one to make spongeContinue reading “DIAGONAL Dishcloth and Kitchen Towel FREE PATTERN”
BAMBOO Dishcloth and Kitchen Towel FREE PATTERN
Hi there! It was time to share another FREE PATTERN, don’t you think? In this Dishcloth / Washcloth / Kitchen Towel / Dishtowel I use Bamboo stitch to combine an extra absorbent power with an open texture that allows it to air dry quickly. Besides, is very easy to make 🙂 I’ll leave the patternContinue reading “BAMBOO Dishcloth and Kitchen Towel FREE PATTERN”
TRAFUL Easy Vest
My TRAFUL Easy Vest is worked flat in a breeze 🙂 Both fronts are knitted from bottom up and then joined in the same needle to knit the back from shoulders down to the bottom edge. It has only two seams, one at each side. PATTERN DETAILS Size included: 0-6 months, 6-12 months, 12-18 months,Continue reading “TRAFUL Easy Vest”
HOW TO: Yarn Over (PURL Yarn Over)
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HOW TO: Twisted Yarn Over – Increase without a hole
In my TRAFUL Easy Vest**, I use Twisted Yarn Over increases to shape the armholes on the back. If you’re not sure to know what a Yarn Over is, please visit the post about it here. Twisted Yarn Over: Increase without a hole In this case, you need to knit your YO through its backContinue reading “HOW TO: Twisted Yarn Over – Increase without a hole”
HOW TO: Knitted Yarn Over – Creating a hole
You can knit the yarn over through its front loop (or front leg) with the purpose of creating a hole. Let’s see how. 1) Knit until you reach the YO made on the previous row.