Second Projects
What comes next?
Once you can knit a square and have made a few things out of squares, you are ready to learn some new skills. In this section we will focus on purl and stitch patterns like ribbing (k1p1), increasing using yarnovers (yo), increasing front and back (kfb), decreases using knit 2 together (k2tog). There are also a couple projects that knit in the round using circular needles or doublepin needles.
Purl, knit in the round, Decrease
Three Yarn Scarf
Basic Cowl (knit)
Three Yarn Scarf
For your next challenge, this scarf uses three different yarns held together in a 1x1 rib stitch pattern (K1,P1)
Poetic Poncho
Basic Cowl (knit)
Three Yarn Scarf
For your next challenge, this scarf uses three different yarns held together in a 1x1 rib stitch pattern (K1,P1)
Basic Cowl (knit)
Basic Cowl (knit)
Basic Cowl (knit)
Introducing the purl stitch and knitting in the round!
Knit Cactus
Anthology (Sampler) Blanket
Basic Cowl (knit)
A 5th Grader pick, this knit cactus is good practice for knit, purl, and knit 2 together (k2tog).
Anthology (Sampler) Blanket
Anthology (Sampler) Blanket
Anthology (Sampler) Blanket
All of knitting is a combination of knits and purls. Put them together in lots of unique ways in this sampler blanket. Use the colors you like and make the blanket uniquely yours!
Increasing using yarnovers (yo)
Swatchtastic
Grandma's Dishcloth
Grandma's Dishcloth
Introducing the yarnover! These cute triangles are made by adding stitches to each row (intentionally) using a yarnover.
Grandma's Dishcloth
Grandma's Dishcloth
Grandma's Dishcloth
Continue practicing the yarnover to increase, then learn to decrease!
Bandana
Grandma's Dishcloth
Bandana
Similar to the dishcloth and pennant, this bandana increases in size using yarnovers.
Increasing using knit front and back (kfb) / Decrease
Washcloth
Color Tipped Scarf
Color Tipped Scarf
The washcloth is similar to the dishcloth, but the increase is different. Here we will learn to do Knit in front and back (KFB).
Color Tipped Scarf
Color Tipped Scarf
Color Tipped Scarf
Add colorful ends to the garter stitch scarf keeps this project interesting! The ends include some increases and decreases to practice more skills.
Powder Puff Scarf
Powder Puff Scarf
Powder Puff Scarf
This is SUCH a cute scarf and it looks so easy but it has some new skills to learn. Welcome to short rows and buttonholes. If that's too much, the scarf can be easily customized to your skill level.
Scrubbing Mitt
Powder Puff Scarf
Powder Puff Scarf
A fun little tool for getting clean, this scrubbing mitt builds your skills in knitting in the round and decreasing.