This stitch creates a visually appealing and entirely symmetrical fabric composed of small puffs. This stitch would be best for scarves and home decor items.

This stitch creates tightly knit diagonal rows of knots making for sophisticated texture. The knot stitch would be great for sweaters, hats, purses and scarves. Skill: Intermediate

This technique is similar to the knit front and back increase and is used on the purl side of stockinette, or to stay in pattern when increasing purled stitches.The example shown is done on the knit side of stockinette, but you would not normally do that unless it was decorative.

This simple pattern creates a nicely textured fabric that is great for scarves and cowls, as well as afghans, bags, and pillows. Skill: Easy

Decreasing is a method of removing stitchesThe slip knit pass decrease (skp) is identical to the slip slip knit (ssk) decrease, which is a left leaning decrease. It compliments the knit two together decrease (k2tog) and is used in tandem with it to shape your knitting symmetrically.

This technique is sometimes used in lace patterns to create an eyelet at the beginning of a row. It can be a little confusing but really is pretty simple.

This dancing cable has a intriguing twisting look. Its great for blankets, sweaters, and pillow covers. Skill: Intermediate

This video knitting tutorial will help you learn how to knit the open chain ribbing stitch. Skill: Easy

The yarn forward around needle (yfrn) is different from a yarn over (yo), it is use to transition from a knit stitch to a purl stitch. This technique is usually used in a lace stitch. Skill: Beginner

This beautiful lace pattern creates a tight fabric that resembles interlocking flower blossoms. It's great for a scarf, shawl or wrap, or blanket. Skill: Advanced

This stitch creates a dense but delicate pattern. The double garter stitch would be great for scarves, baby blankets, and afghans! Skill: Easy

This stitch is similar to fagotting but on a diagonal. The diagonal openwork lace stitch would be great for market bags, summer garments or basic lace projects!

This cable trim adds a wonderful finishing touch to any project and is knit separately so stitches can either be picked up along the edge or the trim could be sewn on after completing your project. The twisted trim would be great for sweaters, blankets, purses or hat bands! Skill: Intermediate

This stitch is a wonderful cross pattern that doesn't curl. It's great for sweaters, hats, and blankets. Skill: Easy

This slip stitch pattern creates waffle like textured fabric that is great for men's wear, as well as washcloths and blankets. Skill: Easy

The difference that makes the Russian Bind Off special is that it uses a more efficient method of performing the knitted bind off, by knitting two together at a time instead of having to pass so many stitches over. This is also a loose and very stretchy bind off.

The 3 color honeycomb stitch creates a multiple colors design. The 3 color honeycomb stitch would be great for baby blankets, blankets, and headbands! Skill: Intermediate

The 3 color honeycomb stitch creates a multiple colors design. The 3 color honeycomb stitch would be great for baby blankets, blankets, and headbands! Skill: Intermediate

This video knitting tutorial will help you learn how to knit the drooping elm leaf stitch.