Check out the following links for common tutorials used in Doodle Patterns! Some tutorials are created by Pacific Knit Co. while others are recommended videos by some of my favorite makers!
While most of my current tutorials are on Instagram, we're working on filming more and creating Doodle specific YouTube Tutorials! Is there a specific tutorial you'd like to see? Contact me and let me know!
COLORWORK TIPS & TRICKS
Catching MC Floats (Pacific Knit Co.): https://www.instagram.com/reel/CWfLBU7tFLd/
Catching CC Floats (Pacific Knit Co.): https://www.instagram.com/reel/CW9Z5ZPJpQO/
Colorwork Knitting with 3 Colors (Pacific Knit Co.): https://www.instagram.com/reel/C12MqARpUUo/
Weaving in Ends as you Go (Pacific Knit Co.): https://www.instagram.com/reel/Ce2j60mJrK4/
Arranging Your Doodle Charts (Pacific Knit Co.): https://www.instagram.com/reel/CnZ199Fpzhh/
Blog: How to Doodle with Yarn (Pacific Knit Co.): https://pacificknitco.com/blogs/news/endless-customization-your-ultimate-guide-to-doodling-with-yarn
PROVISIONAL CAST ON
This method uses waste yarn to hold cast on stitches until we are ready to graft the edges together.
Provisional Cast on – Crochet Chain (Purl Soho): https://www.purlsoho.com/create/provisional-cast-on-video/
Once you’re ready to take out the cast on, transfer those stitches to a working needle. As you pull the tail of the chain, it unravels. I typically like to do my stitches one at a time, as I unravel, so I don’t drop any stitches. Then you insert the needle into the leading leg of the stitch to pick it up. Once all the stitches are transferred, you’ll be ready to graft it!
How to Remove a Provisional Cast On (Pacific Knit Co.): https://www.instagram.com/reel/C4L8-Ndy1kB/
GRAFTING / SEAMING
This stitch allows for the grafting of a cast on edge to the live edge, so that the finished item can be joined seamlessly in the round.
Set up: Thread the yarn tail through a tapestry needle. Insert purlwise through 1st st in front, leave on. Insert knitwise through 1st st in back, leave on.
Pull yarn all the way through for each step.
- Insert tapestry needle knitwise into first stitch on front needle. Remove from needle.
- Insert tapestry needle purlwise into second stitch on the front needle. Do not remove from needle.
- Insert tapestry needle purlwise into first stitch on back needle. Remove from needle.
- Insert tapestry needle knitwise into second stitch on back needle. Do not remove from needle.
Rep steps 1-4 until all sts have been grafted together
How to Graft an Infinity Cowl (Pacific Knit Co.): https://www.instagram.com/reel/CrO5KHWvbzp/
How to Graft the End of a Scarf (Pacific Knit Co.): https://www.instagram.com/reel/C2IepwWPM-K/
Kitchener Stitch (Purl Soho): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-nlWKvrGp-4
DUPLICATE STITCH
Duplicate stitch is a simple way to add accent color (or a 3rd color) without having to work it as stranded colorwork.
- Thread your needle with your accent color yarn.
- Locate the stitch you want to accentuate on your knitted piece.
- Insert your needle from back to front through the center of the stitch, leaving a small tail on the back.
- Create a duplicate stitch by following the path of the original stitch, making sure to keep tension consistent.
- Repeat for each stitch you want to accent, weaving in ends neatly as you go.
How to Duplicate Stitch (Pacific Knit Co.): https://www.instagram.com/reel/C4v5gfQymG9/
TWISTED RIBBING
An alternative to standard 1x1 ribbing, this technique twists the knit stitches, creating a polished look.
*k1 tbl, p1, repeat from * to end of round.
Twisted Ribbing Example (Pacific Knit Co.): https://www.instagram.com/reel/CiBfnDRJMf9/
CORRUGATED RIBBING
Corrugated Ribbing Example (Pacific Knit Co.): https://www.instagram.com/reel/C07wvbJvBLy/