Row 1 (rs): *p2, yo, k1, yo; end p2
Row 2: k2 *p3, k2
Row 3: *p2, k3; end p2
Row 4: *k2, k3tog; end k2
**If you struggle with k3tog, here is an alternative method: k2tog, slip the resulting stitch back to the left needle, pass the second stitch on the left needle over; then slip the stitch back to right needle.
Sample knit with bulky weight yarn on US 10 needles
Multiple of 6 + 2
Row 1: k4 *p3, k3; rep from * end last rep with k1
All Even Rows: knit the knits, purl the purls - knit the yarn overs
Row 3: k4 *p3, k3; rep from * end last rep with k1
Row 5: k1 *yo, k3tog, yo, k3; rep from * end last rep with k4
Row 7: k1 *p3, k3; rep from * end last rep with k4
Row 9: k4 *yo, k3tog, yo, k3; rep from * end last rep with k1
Don't forget Row 10 - knit the knits, purl the purls and knit the yarn overs
Sample knit with Patons Grace Cotton Yarn on US 6 Knitter's Pride Nova Cubics
Multiple of 4 + 1
Row 1: (RS) k1 *p3tog, leaving sts on needle, k3tog, leaving sts on needle, then p3tog once more before slipping sts off needle, k1. Repeat from * to end
To make the knots: Purl 3 together, leaving them on the left needle. Knit same 3 together, and Purl same 3 together again before dropping from left needle
Row 1: Knit
Row 2: Purl
Row 3: K1 *Make knot, K3* repeat from * to last 4 stitches, make knot, K1
Row 4: Purl
Row 5: Knit
Row 6: Purl
Row 7: K4 *Make knot, K3* repeat from * to last stitch, K1
Row 8: Purl
Sample knit with Red Heart worsted, US Size 9 needles
This is another simple pattern - only 2 rows so it is very easy to remember too. The only thing you may find hard about this stitch is the purl 3 together, knit 3 together, purl 3 together into the same stitch. I have a couple tips at the end of the video for this.
Work on a multiple of 4 + 1
Row 1: K1 *P3tog, leave sts on left needle, Knit same 3 sts together, Purl the same 3 sts together again, and drop from left needle, K1*
Row 2: Purl
Sample knit with Caron Simply Soft on US size 7 needles
This is the next stitch in the Vintage Series that I love. This one comes from The Lady's Knitting Book, Second Series published in 1881 by E. M. C.
The pattern calls for "plus 2" stitches - one to be knit on each edge. If using this stitch alone in your pattern, I would add a few more to make a wider border, because the edges look a little sloppy to me. If you are a tight knitter, try to loosen up a bit, or use a larger needle so the 'knit 3 together' will be a bit easier on you.
Cast on a multiple of 5 stitches plus 2
Row 1: K1, *K2, YO, K3tog, YO*, repeat from * to end, Knit last stitch
Row 2: K1, *P3, K2*, repeat from * to end, Knit last stitch
Row 3: K1, *P2, K3*, repeat from * to end, Knit last stitch
Sample knit with Caron Simply Soft, on US size 6 needles
I hate spiders, but I love spider stitch patterns! I think a lacy scarf or shawlette (or whatever you like) would be beautiful in spider stitch on a lace weight yarn. I used a heavier weight just for the sake of everyone being able to see it in the above sample. I did a video way back of a spider stitch pattern, and being close to Halloween now, thought it was time to do another. This is a very easy stitch to master, don't let the 'K3tog' scare you away. If you are a tight knitter, you may want to try and knit a little more loosely than normal so you can work that part of the pattern. Also, some of the rows begin with a YO, and since I don't have any border stitches in my sample, you get to see how to do an YO at the beginning of a row! Aren't you excited?!?
Work on a multiple of 6 stitches, and I recommend adding a few more for a border so you have nice clean edges. If you are just going to use this stitch within another pattern, then don't worry about adding extra stitches. I'm partial to seed stitch borders, myself. Moving on...
Row 1: Knit all stitches
Row 2: Purl all stitches
Row 3: YO, K3tog, YO, K2tog, YO, K1
Row 4: Purl all stitches
Row 5: YO, K2tog, YO, K1, YO, K3tog
Row 6: Purl all stitches
Repeat Rows 3-6 for the pattern.
And as always, there is an accompanying video for this stitch. I apologize if I go a little fast, I usually film outside so I get good light, but it is cold and rainy today, and my fingers were starting to go numb from the cold. I was trying to hurry so I could get back inside!
Want a free pattern for a hat knit with this stitch? Click HERE to go to the Star Struck Hat pattern!
For Star Stitch, work with a multiple of 4 stitches, plus 1
To make the Stars, Purl 3 stitches together, leaving stitches on left needle; make a Yarn Over, and Purl the same 3 stitches together again, and then drop off left needle
Row 1: Knit all stitches (Right side of fabric)
Row 2: P1, *Make Star, P1* Repeat from * to end
Row3: Knit all stitches
Row 4: P3, Make Star, *P1, Make Star* Repeat from * to last 3 stitches, P3
Repeat these 4 rows for pattern.
Star Stitch in the Round:
To make the stars in the round - Knit 3 stitches together, leaving stitches on the left needle, Yarn Over, and Knit the same 3 stitches together again and drop from the left needle
Cast on a multiple of 4, place the stitch marker on your right needle and join to knit in the round, being careful that the stitches are not twisted
Round 1: Knit all stitches
Round 2: *Make Star, K1* - continue to end of round
Round 3: Knit all stitches
Round 4: Knit 2 *Make star, Knit 1* - continue to end of round. (You will only be knitting two at the beginning of this round. In all other instances, you will only knit 1) You will end the round by making a star; you will see that you have two stitches before your stitch marker, and one after the stitch marker. Slip two stitches to the right needle (slip purlwise so the stitches are not twisted), remove your stitch marker, and slip the two stitches back to the left needle. Now, make your star, and then slip one stitch back to the left needle, place the marker on the right needle. The marker will be back in the same position it was before you removed it to make the star and will correctly mark the end/beginning of the round.
Repeat Round 1-4 for pattern
As always, if you are a visual learner, here is a video demonstration of the stitch. Rows 1 and 3 are not shown in the video as they are just plain knit rows. Rows 2 and 4 are demonstrated to show you how to make the Stars. (This video demonstrates the flat stitch pattern)
