There are knitting patterns that use the abbreviations wyif (with yarn in front) or wyib (with yarn in back). Some of my patterns with these include The Dotted Dishcloth Pattern and The Brick and Mortar Dishcloth Pattern. In these patterns, wyif or wyib is usually used before slipping a stitch or two. A slipped stitch is neither knit nor purled. Slipped stitches can be used for mosaic colorwork knitting or to create an i-cord edge or textured stitch patterns. The video and written instructions below show how to slip one stitch wyif or wyib purlwise for right-hand knitting.
How to slip a stitch WYIF and WYIB:
The video below shows K1 (knit 1), wyif S1 (with working yarn in front slip one stitch purlwise), wyib S1 (with working yarn in back slip one stitch purlwise), wyif S1, wyib S1
WYIF:
Bring working yarn from the back of the right knitting needle to the front of the work
Insert the right knitting needle as if to purl (purlwise) into the first stitch on the left knitting needle
Catch that first stitch with the right knitting needle
Pull the stitch off the left knitting needle and onto the right knitting needle (one stitch has been slipped)
WYIB:
Bring working yarn from the front of the right knitting needle to the back of the work
Insert the right knitting needle as if to purl (purlwise) into the first stitch on the left knitting needle
Catch that first stitch with the right knitting needle
Pull the stitch off the left knitting needle and onto the right knitting needle (one stitch has been slipped)
The Silver Clusters Baby Blanket is crocheted using a variation of the crochet moss stitch (see image below). The baby blanket is then finished with a crochet moss stitch border. The variation of the crochet moss stitch pattern forms clusters adding texture to the design. This stitch pattern is simple, making it a satisfying beginner friendly project that does not take long to finish. The repetitive nature of this variation of the crochet moss stitch is quite meditative and relaxing. Plus, the worsted weight cotton blend yarn used makes the blanket suitable for babies and can be used year-round.
The Crochet Moss Stitch versus the Variation Crochet Moss Stitch: For the crochet moss stitch, the crochet hook is inserted in the chain 1 space to make a single crochet. In the moss stitch variation pattern, the crochet hook is inserted in the center (the V) of the stitch to make a single crochet.
The Silver Clusters Baby Blanket Pattern (text and images for personal use only)
Materials Needed: Yarn: YarnspirationsTM Caron Cotton Cakes yarn in the Silver Cloud colorway for the main body of the blanket and I picked 2 color stripes of the Wild Blueberries colorway for the border. I purchased the yarn at Michaels and they are either discontinued or on clearance. Any other worsted cotton blend yarn can be used for this project Tapestry needle to weave in ends Gauge: 4.5 stitches per inch in the variation crochet moss stitch pattern Crochet hook: US size H-8 or 5.0 mm Abbreviations: sc: single crochet […]: pattern repeat
With US # H-8 (5.0 mm) crochet hook, make a slip knot and chain 118 stitches with the Silver Cloud Colorway
Row 1 (RS): Skip the first stitch, [single crochet the top strand of the next stitch, chain 1, skip the next stitch], repeat […] till the last stitch, sc the last stitch (on the slip knot side), chain 1 and turn
Row 2 (WS): Skip the first stitch, [sc under both strands of the next stitch, chain 1, skip the next stitch], repeat […] till the last stitch, sc the last stitch, chain 1 and turn
Repeat Row 2 till preferred length reached. I repeated Row 2 – 109 times binding off by pulling the yarn through the last stitch at the top left corner of the right side. The washed and blocked blanket before the border measures about 26 x 28 inches
Crochet Moss Stitch Border (about 2 inches wide):
Round 1: On the right side top left corner, change to the Wild Blueberry Colorway (I chose the lightest shade of blue for this) and bring up the slip knot loop (back to front) through the corner edge stitch (beginning of the round), chain 2, sc into same corner stitch and chain 1
Turn and pick up 57 stitches and crochet in moss stitch pattern (pick up a stitch and sc, chain 1, skip the next stitch and repeat) all along the left side
At the bottom left corner edge stitch of the right side of the blanket, sc, chain 2, sc again in the same corner stitch, chain 1
Turn and pick up 57 stitches and crochet in moss stitch pattern (pick up a stitch and sc, chain 1, skip the next stitch and repeat) along the 118 foundation chain stitch edge
At the bottom right corner edge stitch of the right side of the blanket, sc, chain 2, sc again in the same corner stitch, chain 1
Turn and pick up 57 stitches and crochet in moss stitch pattern (pick up a stitch and sc, chain 1, skip the next stitch and repeat) going up all along the right side
At the top right corner edge stitch of the right side of the blanket, sc, chain 2, sc again in the same corner stitch, chain 1
Turn and pick up 57 stitches of the last row (bind off row) in the crochet in moss stitch pattern (pick up a stitch and sc, chain 1, skip the next stitch and repeat) along that last row
Round 2:
At the corner edge stitch (beginning of the round), sc , chain 2, sc again in the same corner stitch, chain 1
Crochet moss stitch (sc in the chain 1 space, chain 1, skip the next stich and repeat) all around the blanket with a sc, chain 2, sc, chain 1 at each of the corner edge stitches
Repeat Round 2 – two more times
Round 5: Change to Silver Cloud colorway yarn (secure and break the Wild Blueberry yarn light blue stripe) and Repeat Round 2, two times
Round 7: Change to Wild Blueberry colorway yarn – darker shade of blue stripe (secure and break the Silver Cloud colorway yarn) and Repeat Round 2, four times
At the end of last round (Round 10) sc into the beginning of round corner edge stitch chain 2 space, pull working yarn through and break yarn.
Weave in the ends, wash and block The Silver Clusters Baby Blanket
Knitting in the round, also known as circular knitting, is a versatile technique. It allows knitters to create seamless items like hats, sweaters, and socks. Using double pointed needles (DPNs) or circular knitting needles, it’s possible to join rounds seamlessly. For knitting in the round, the first stitch is joined to the last stitch in the cast on row. The video and written instructions below show how I join round using circular knitting needles.
How to Join Round:
Written Instructions for How to Join Round:
Cast on the required number of stitches using a circular knitting needle.
Place a beginning of round marker (BOR) on the right circular knitting needle
Check to see all the stitches are facing inwards in one direction in the circular knitting needle
Without twisting the stitches, knit the stitch on the right circular needle to the first stitch on the left circular needle to join round
Continue knitting in the round as specified in the pattern
Since July 2020, I have created and shared 44 knitting and crochet patterns. I am grateful for the support and feedback from the knitting and crochet community, which has inspired and motivated me. I look forward to sharing more patterns in the future.
Coffee Tea Knits is returning in September with new video tutorials, blog posts, and a collection of free knitting patterns for all skill levels. Stay tuned for updates as we explore the world of yarn and needles together.
Another fundamental crochet stitch is the double crochet. It is taller than a single crochet and a half double crochet, but shorter than a treble or triple crochet. Fabric made with the double crochet stitch is less dense than fabric made with a half double crochet or single crochet. Below, you can find video and written instructions demonstrating how to make a double crochet for all the rows after the foundation chain when crocheting with your right hand.
How to Double Crochet (video in slow motion):
Written Instructions on How to Double Crochet in the rows after the Foundation Chain:
After a double crochet in the last chain stitch of the foundation chain row has been worked, chain three and turn the work for the second and all subsequent rows.
Wrap working yarn around the hook (counterclockwise), skip the first three stitches from the loop on the crochet hook and insert the crochet hook under both the strands of the next stitch
Wrap working yarn around hook (counterclockwise), catch and pull yarn under and through both the strands of the next stitch in the row
There are three loops on the crochet hook
Wrap the working yarn around the hook (counterclockwise), catch and pull yarn through the first two loops on the hook. There are two loops left on the crochet hook
Wrap the working yarn around the hook (counterclockwise), catch and pull yarn through the remaining two loops on the hook. There is one loop left on the crochet hook
Wrap working yarn around the hook (counterclockwise) and insert the crochet hook under both the strands of the next stitch in the row
Repeat steps 3 to 6
Repeat steps 7 and 8 till the last stitch in the row
For the last stitch of the row, repeat steps 3 and 6, chain three and turn
Repeat Steps 2 to 9 to double crochet all the subsequent rows
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