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ez stitches to get started

These simple stitches are perfect for beginners. Take it one step at a time with help from our simple diagrams and how-to videos.

EZ stocking stitch

EZ stocking stitch

A basic stitch for any budding beginner. It’s the EZ-est stitch that can be learned in under 5 minutes.

EZ garter ridge stitch

EZ garter ridge stitch

Looking for something a little more adventurous? Try the Garter Ridge stitch with it’s knit-like texture.

EZ criss-cross stitch

EZ criss-cross stitch

Want a woven look? The Criss-Cross stitch creates a bold woven texture that’s simple to make.

EZ Stocking Stitch

EZ STOCKING STITCH SCARF
EZ STOCKING STITCH SCARF
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Count 12 loops for the 1st row, scarf requires 2 balls of EZ.

EZ STOCKING STITCH SCARF
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Stocking Stitch.

EZ STOCKING STITCH SCARF
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Double-back repeating rows until you reach 74" [188cm].

EZ STOCKING STITCH SCARF
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Bind off final row & trim.

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Watch stocking stitch tutorial video

EZ Spaced Garter Ridge stitch

EZ SPACED GARTER RIDGE BLANKET
EZ SPACED GARTER RIDGE BLANKET
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Count out 62 loops for 1st row, blanket requires 5 balls of EZ.

EZ SPACED GARTER RIDGE BLANKET
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Pull loops from front to back to create garter ridges.

EZ SPACED GARTER RIDGE BLANKET
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Double-back repeating rows until you reach 51" [129.5 cm].

EZ SPACED GARTER RIDGE BLANKET
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Bind off final row & trim.

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Watch Spaced Garter Ridge Blanket tutorial video


EZ Criss-Cross Stitch

EZ CRISS-CROSS COWL 1
EZ CRISS-CROSS COWL
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Count out 20 loops for 1st row, cowl requires 1 ball of EZ.

EZ CRISS-CROSS COWL
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Criss-cross stitch.

EZ CRISS-CROSS COWL
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Double-back repeating rows until you reach 26" [66 cm].

EZ CRISS-CROSS COWL
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Bind off final row & trim.

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Watch The Criss Cross Stitch tutorial video