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Second Projects

Increasing and Decreasing

All knitting is based on two stitches, the knit stitch and the purl stitch. But next level knitting involves learning how to manipulate those two stitches to create new shapes. Second projects include some small skill builder activities followed by suggestions for larger objects. 

Aerial view of dense forest with a narrow path.

Poetic Poncho

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.


Tin Can Knits Swatchtastic (ravelry)

Grandma's Dishcloth

Grandma's Dishcloth

Grandma's Dishcloth

Continue practicing the yarnover to increase, then learn to decrease!



Grandma's Dishcloth (Ravelry)

Washcloth

Grandma's Dishcloth

Washcloth

The washcloth is similar to the dishcloth, but the increase is different. Here we will learn to do Knit in front and back (KFB).


Purl Soho Washcloth (Ravelry)

Bandana

Basic Cowl (knit)

Washcloth

Similar to the dishcloth and pennant, this bandana increases in size using yarnovers. 


https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/playdate-bandana

Bandana

Basic Cowl (knit)

Basic Cowl (knit)

Basic Cowl (knit)

Introducing the purl stitch and knitting in the round! 





Basic Cowl (Ravelry)

Curly Edge Cap

Basic Cowl (knit)

Basic Cowl (knit)

Knitting in the round and decreasing stitches are what you will learn in this cute beanie! We have this book in our classroom library, so see me for the pattern.


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Three Yarn Scarf

Color Tipped Scarf

Three Yarn Scarf

For your next challenge, this scarf uses three different yarns held together in a 1x1 rib stitch pattern (K1,P1)



Purl Soho Three Yarn Scarf (Ravelry)

Poetic Poncho

Color Tipped Scarf

Three Yarn Scarf

For your next challenge, this scarf uses three different yarns held together in a 1x1 rib stitch pattern (K1,P1)



Purl Soho Poetic Poncho (Ravelry)

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.



Purl Soho Color Tipped Scarf (Ravelry)

Powder Puff Scarf

Powder Puff Scarf

Color Tipped 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. 

Purl Soho Powder Puff Scarf (Ravelry)

Scrubbing Mitt

Powder Puff Scarf

Scrubbing Mitt

A fun little tool for getting clean, this scrubbing mitt builds your skills in knitting in the round and decreasing.


Purl Soho Scrubbing Mitt (Ravelry)

Knit Cactus

Powder Puff Scarf

Scrubbing Mitt

A 5th Grader pick, this knit cactus is good practice for knit, purl, and knit 2 together (k2tog). 


Knit Cactus (Ravelry)

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