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A brioche stitch is beautiful and turns a simple project into a gorgeous creation with regular knitting needles . Brioche stitch is created by alternating knit, yarn overs, slipped stitches, and the resultant fabric is thick and textured. It looks challenging in the beginning, but with regular practice, you will easily become a master in it. Explore this creative knitting stitch through this blog. Let's Understand Brioche Stitch The Brioche stitch originated in the Middle East. However, the term is derived from the French slang for 'mistake.' But before you begin learning, you must know the cast-on, cast-off, knit, and purl stitches, yarn-overs, and slipped stitches. It's a one-row repeat pattern and does not need any chart. The two famous authors, Barbara G. Walker's 'A Treasury of Knitting Patterns' and Elizabeth Zimmermann's 'Knitting Without Tears' books, explained the elements of brioche stitches. Knitting with this stitch, you get a double-...

Do you like those twisted stitches on hats or scarves? These stitches are known as cables that look scary, especially to beginners when they start their knitting journey. But with an appropriate wooden cable needle , you can easily create these fashionable twists in your creations. If you are new to knitting, this blog will show you how you can effectively use these needles in your projects. Cable Needles - A Tale of Twisted Stitches Cable needles are tiny tools that hold stitches while you change the order of stitches in which you knit or purl them with your knitting needles and help you to create twisted patterns. In cable knitting, these rearrangements make a distinct and braided design. Although these needles come in various materials, shapes, and sizes.  But we recommend working with wooden cable needles, especially for beginners. With Lantern Moon needles, you get the luxury of a smooth and warm feel that allows you to transfer stitches quickly while you focus on creating be...