Raindrop Stitch

Sample knit with worsted weight yarn on US size 8 needles

This stitch makes a subtle texture on stocking stitch.  You may want to consider a border all around to help the fabric lay flat, depending on how you plan to use the stitch.

And yes, I made a mistake in the video.  On the last row near the end, I forgot to slip the new stitch to the left needle to knit it again - sorry!

Multiple of 4 + 1

Rows 1 and 3 (WS): purl

Row 2: k1 *knit into next stitch in the row below, but don't drop original stitch from needle; slip new stitch back to left needle and knit it again, knit original stitch, then pass the new stitch over the stitch just knit, k3

Row 4: k3 *knit into next stitch in the row below, but don't drop original stitch from needle; slip new stitch back to left needle and knit it again, knit original stitch, then pass the new stitch over the stitch just knit, k3; repeat from *, end k1

Happy Knitting!

Cord With Knots

Multiple of 7

Row 1: (WS) *p2, k1, p1, k1, p2
Row 2: k2, p1, k1, p1, k2
Row 3: p2, (k1, k1-b, k1) in next stitch, p1, (k1, k1-b, k1) in next stitch, p2
Row 4: k2, p3-tog, k1, p3-tog, k2

Repeat these 4 rows for pattern.

Happy Knitting!

Stitch from knittingfool.com

Sailor's Knot

Sample knit with Patons Grace on US size 6 needles

Multiple of 9 + 2

• Row 1: p2 *sl 1, k2, pass slipped stitch over the 2 knit sts, yo, (p1, k1) twice, p2
• Rows 2, 4, 6: k2 *(p1, k1) 3 times, p1, k2
• Row 3: p2 *k1, p1, sl 1, k2, pass slipped stitch over the 2 knit sts, yo, p1, k1, p2
• Row 5: p2 *(k1, p1) twice, sl 1, k2, pass slipped stitch over the 2 knit sts, yo, p2

Repeat these 6 rows for pattern.

Tweed Mock Rib

The sample was knit with Patons Classic Wool - Roving yarn, on US Size 10 - ChiaoGoo Blue Flower needles.



Multiple of 2

Row 1: *wyib sl 1 purlwise, k1, yo, psso both the k1 and the yo
Row 2: purl

Repeat these two rows for the pattern.  Happy Knitting!

Diagonal Crepe Stitch

Sample knit with Patons Grace on US Size 5 needles

This stitch has pretty sloppy edges, you may want to add at least one extra stitch on each side as a selvage, or enough to make a border.

Multiple of 4 + 3

RT = Right Twist

There are two ways you can make the right twist: 

• K2tog, leaving sts on the left needle.  Knit first st again, then drop both sts from left needle.
• Skip first st on left needle, knit second st, then knit first st, and drop both from the left needle.

Row 1 (RS): P1, RT *P2, RT
Row 2: K1 *YO, P2tog, K2 - end last repeat with YO, P2tog
Row 3: K1 *P2, RT - end with P2
Row 4: K3 *YO, P2tog, K2

Repeat these four rows for the pattern.  Happy Knitting!

Mock Turkish Stitch

Sample knit with Patons Grace Cotton Yarn, US Size 6, Susan Bates Tipping Points Needles - Sharp Tip

Another super easy stitch that creates a beautiful, lacy fabric.  

Multiple of 2 (plus 2 for edge)

Row 1 (RS):  K1 *Sl 1-K1-PSSO, YO*, end K1

Row 2: K1 *P2tog, YO*, end K1

Repeat these two rows for the pattern.

Knotted Cable Panel

Sample knit with Patons Classic Wool Roving Yarn, US Size 8 addi Turbo Needles

This beautiful cable is quick and simple to knit.  In my sample, I did a 10 stitch cable, and added 8 extra stitches - two garter stitches for a border on each side, and two more along each side of the cable for a reverse stocking stitch background.  While you certainly are not required to use reverse stockinette as a background for your cable, it really does help the cable pop out.  You can do seed stitch as a background, for instance.  And, depending on how you use the panel, may or may not need to add a border.

In the video, I live dangerously and cable without a cable needle.  If you are new to cables, you may not want to do it this way - it is perfectly fine to use a cable needle.   If you have knit cables before, and feel comfortable without the cable needle, try it.  I think this is a perfect cable to do without the extra fuss of a cable needle.

Abbreviations in this pattern:
C4F = Slip next two stitches to cable needle, hold in front.  Knit two stitches from left needle, then knit the two stitches from the cable needle (cable 4 front)

C4B = Slip the next two stitches to cable needle, hold in back.  Knit two stitches from the left needle, then knit the two stitches from the cable needle  (cable 4 back)

Cable is worked on a multiple of 4 + 6

Row 1 (RS): K2 *C4F*
Row 2 and 4: Purl
Row 3: *C4B*, end K2

Repeat these four rows until the cable is as long as you like.

Here is the video.  Happy Knitting, and Enjoy!

Handsome Lace Border- Vintage Stitch Series

Sample knit with Patons Lace on US Size 4 needles

I thought it was time for another vintage stitch!  This one comes from the NY Daily Tribune, Sunday July 4, 1880.

As with a lot of the vintage patterns, we will be working with multiple yarn overs - meaning, in almost every row, you will be wrapping the yarn over twice.  Each of the wraps will be treated as separate stitches on the following rows.

Here is the video, and below are both written and charted instructions for those who prefer either or.  Happy Knitting, and Enjoy!

A Handsome Lace Border to Knit">

Dewdrop Stitch

Sample knit with Patons Grace cotton yarn on US size 6 needles

Pretty lacy stitch that is very easy to do!

• Sl 1-K2tog-PSSO = Slip next stitch purlwise, knit two together, pass the slipped stitch over the two knit together
• SSK = Slip, Slip, Knit - My preferred way is to slip next stitch knitwise, slip next stitch purlwise and then knit them together.  You may instead slip each knitwise, you will get the same result.  

Cast on any multiple of 6, +1

Rows 1 and 3: (Wrong Side) K2 *P3, K3*, end with P3, K2

Row 2: P2 *K3, P3*, end with K3, P2

Row 4: K2 *YO, Sl 1-K2tog-PSSO, YO, K3*, end with YO, Sl 1-K2tog-PSSO, YO, K2

Rows 5 and 7: P2 *K3, P3*, end with K3, P2

Row 6: K2 *P3, K3*, end with P3, K2

Row 8: K2tog *YO, K3, YO, Sl 1-K2tog-PSSO*, end with YO, K3, YO, SSK

Repeat these 8 Rows for the pattern

This fabric lays flat, but the edges are pretty ugly.  I would add a border, or at the very least, add an extra stitch to each side and slip for neat edges.

And here is the video.  Enjoy, and Happy Knitting!

Snowflake Eyelets

Sample knit with Patons Angora Bamboo on US 7 needles

Sample knit with Patons Lace on US 5 needles

This is a nice dainty pattern.  I have two samples, just to show you what this looks like in different yarns.  It is kind of hard to tell from the picture I guess  :-).  You are free to  use any yarn you like of course, because if you like how it looks, then it is the right yarn. A swatch in the yarn you are thinking about will help you decide if you like how it looks or not.  Me, I probably wouldn't use too heavy a yarn for this stitch, because I like how delicate it looks in a fine weight yarn.  Even if you are new to lacy stitches, you can do this one.  Don't be afraid to try, even if you have never knit lace before.  Also, I would consider adding a few extra stitches for the sides, since this curls just a bit as all stockinette-y stitches do.

Special instructions:
Sl 2-K1-P2SSO = Slip the next two stitches together knitwise, knit 1, then pass both of the slipped stitches over the knit stitch at the same time.  This makes a beautiful, centered double decrease.

Multiple of 8 + 5

Row 1 and all Odd Rows:  Purl all stitches
Row 2: K4 *SSK, YO, K1, YO, K2tog, K3* K1
Row 4: K5 *YO, Sl 2-K1-P2SSO, YO, K5
Row 6: Same as Row 2
Row 8: SSK, YO, K1, YO, K2tog *K3, SSK, YO, K1, YO, K2tog
Row 10: K1 *YO, Sl 2-K1-P2SSO,YO, K5*, end last repeat with K1
Row 12: Same as Row 8

Repeat these 12 Rows for pattern

Want to add a bead to your eyelets?  Place the beads on the purl rows after Rows 5 and 11, where the centered double decrease is worked.  Purl up to the stitch that falls between the two yarn overs, place the bead on the stitch that was knit on the previous row, and continue to the end of the row.  If you want more info on knitting with beads, look HERE.

Here is the video. Happy Knitting, and Enjoy!  (The video does not show the bead addition, it is for the stitch only)

Cat's Eye Lace

Sample knit with Patons Grace Cotton, US Size 6 needles

This is a beautiful lace stitch that is actually really simple to knit.  Don't let the double yarn over scare you.  In the rows following the double yarn overs, you will be working each yarn over separately, instead of as one.  

Cast on a multiple of 4

Row 1: (Right side) K4 *YO-twice, K4*

Row 2: P2 *P2tog, P1 into first YO, K1 into second YO, P2tog*, end with P2

Row 3: K2, YO *K4, YO-twice*, end with K4, YO, K2

Row 4: P3 *P2tog-twice, P1 into first YO, K1 into second YO*, end with P2tog-twice, P3

Repeat these four Rows for the pattern.

Here is the video.  Happy Knitting, and Enjoy!

Little Arrowhead Lace

Sample knit with Patons Angora Bamboo on US  8 needles

The edges of this stitch are really sloppy.  You will probably want to add some extra stitches to neaten up the edges of your fabric.  I would also recommend blocking your finished item to open up the stitch pattern.

Pattern Note:

On Row 4, Slip the next two stitches together as if to knit, then you will Knit 1, and then pass the two slipped stitches together over the knit stitch 

Cast on a multiple of 6 + 1

Rows 1 and 3: Purl all stitches

Row 2: K1 *YO, SSK, K1, K2tog, YO, K1*

Row 4: K2 *YO, Sl2 Kwise, K1, P2SSO, YO, K3* End last repeat with K2

Repeat these four rows for the pattern.

Here is the video.  Happy Knitting and Enjoy!

French Lace Edging - Vintage Stitch Series

Sample knit with Patons Grace on US Size 5 needles (Kollage Yarns Square  Needles)

I decided to do another vintage lace edging this week.  I have seen "French Lace" stitch patterns several times in the old books and newspapers, and this is the one I chose this time.  This appeared in the March 19, 1882 New-York Daily Tribune and was submitted by Emma Estelle Wetsel.

Cast on 15 stitches

Row 1: K3, YO, K2tog, K3, YO, K1, YO, K6

Row 2: K6, YO, K3, YO, K2tog, K3, YO, K2tog, K1

Row 3: K3, YO, K2tog, K2tog, YO, K5, YO, K6

Row 4: Bind Off 4 sts, K1, YO, K2tog, K3, K2tog, YO, K2tog, K1, YO, K2tog, K1

Row 5: K3, YO, K2tog, K1, YO, K2tog, K1, K2tog, YO, K3

Row 6: K3, YO, K1, YO, S2KP, YO, K4, YO, K2tog, K1

And here is the video.  Happy Knitting and Enjoy!