Lacy Trellis Stitch

 

Sample knit with worsted weight yarn, US 8 needles

Multiple: 8+1

Row 1 (rs): *k1, yo, k2, sk2po, k2, yo; rep from *, end k1

Row 2: purl

Row 3: *k1, yo, k2, p3tog, k2, yo; rep from *, end k1

Row 4: purl

Repeat these four rows for the pattern.

Happy Knitting!

Easy Eyelet Stitch

 

Sample knit with DK weight yarn, US 8 needles

s2kpo = slip next two stitches together knitwise, k1, pass two slipped stitches together over knit stitch

Multiple of 6 + 3

Row 1 (rs): knit

Row 2: purl

Row 3: *k3, yo, s2kpo, yo; rep from *, end k3

Row 4: knit

Repeat these four rows for the pattern.

Happy Knitting!

Double Mock Cable Rib

Sample knit with worsted weight yarn, US 6 needles

 Multiple of 5

Row 1 (rs): *p1, k1, yo, k2, yo, k1

Row 2: *p6, k1

Row 3: *p1 (sl pwise, k2, psso the 2 knits) twice

Row 4: *p4, k1

Repeat these four rows for the pattern.

Happy Knitting!

Cluster Stitch

 

Sample knit with DK weight yarn, US 8 needles

Multiple of 6 + 5

Row 1 (rs): knit

Row 2: purl

Row 3: k3 *slip 4 sts knitwise, k1, pass each sl stitch over the knit stitch, k1; rep from *, end k3

Row 4: p3 *(p1, k1, p1, k1, p1) into next stitch, p1; rep from *, end p3

Row 5: knit

Row 6: purl

Row 7: slip 4 sts knitwise, k1, pass each sl stitch over the knit stitch *k1, slip 4 sts knitwise, k1, pass each sl stitch over the knit stitch; rep from *

Row 8: (p1, k1, p1, k1, p1) into next stitch *p1, (p1, k1, p1, k1, p1) into next stitch; rep from *

Repeat these 8 rows for the pattern.

Happy Knitting!

Netting Stitch

 

Sample knit with fingering weight yarn, US 6 needles

Depending on how you plan to use the stitch, you may want to consider adding extra stitches to neaten up the edges.

Stitches are slipped knitwise.

Multiple of 4+5

Row 1 (rs): *k1, yo, sl 1, k2tog, psso, yo*; rep from *, end k1

Rows 2 and 4: purl all stitches

Row 3: k2tog, yo, *k1, yo, sl 1, k2tog, psso, yo; rep from * to last 3 stitches, end k1, yo, sl 1, k1, psso

Repeat these four rows for the pattern.

Happy Knitting!

Reversed Cross Stitch

Sample knit with worsted weight yarn, US 8 needles

Depending on how you plan to use the stitch, you may want to add at least two extra stitches to the multiple (one edge stitch for the beginning and end of each row) to make working Rows 1 and 3 easier.  I have added the edge stitches in my sample above as shown in the video, however there are no edge stitches represented in the instructions below.

When slipping, slip purlwise

Multiple of 2

Row 1 (rs): *sl 1 wyib, k1, yo, psso both the knit stitch and yo

Row 2: purl

Row 3: k1 *sl 1 wyib, k1, yo, psso both the knit stitch and yo; rep from *, end k1

Row 4: purl

Repeat these four rows for the pattern.

Happy Knitting!
 

Moire Stitch

 

Sample knit with worsted weight yarn on US 7 needles

Depending on how you plan to use the stitch, you may want to consider adding a few extra stitches for a border to neaten up the edges, and make it easier to work the sl 1-k1-yo-psso at the beginning and end of Rows 1 and 3.

Slipped stitches are slipped purlwise.  Pattern begins on right side.

Multiple of 2

Rows 1 and 3: *sl 1, k1, yo, psso both the k1 and yo

Rows 2, 4 and 6: purl all stitches

Row 5: knit all stitches

Repeat these six rows for the pattern.

Happy Knitting!

Razor Shell Variation

 

Sample knit with worsted weight yarn on US 6 needles

Multiple of 8 + 1

Row 1 (ws): purl

Row 2: k1 *yo, k2, sl 1, k2tog, psso, k2, yo, k1; rep from *

Repeat these two rows for the pattern.

You may notice in the video that for the first sl 1-k2tog-psso, I slipped the stitch knitwise, and in the two subsequent repeats, I slipped it purlwise.  As you can see from the picture of the sample, there really isn't a difference in appearance based on how the stitch was slipped.  Slip the stitch however you prefer for this stitch pattern.  Generally, if a pattern does not state which way to slip, you should slip purlwise.  When a stitch is slipped purlwise, the stitch doesn't change - meaning the orientation of the stitch remains the same.  Slipping knitwise twists the stitch so that the left leg of the stitch is in front of the needle. 

Happy Knitting!

Heart Stitch

Sample knit with worsted weigh yarn on US size 6 needles

Sample knit with bulky weight yarn on US size 17 needles

Another stitch from this French channel - I omitted the edge stitches for mine - you can add two extra stitches if you like, one for each edge .  Slip the first stitch and either purl or knit the last; if the next to last stitch you made was a knit then knit the last stitch and if the next to last stitch you made was a purl, purl the last stitch.

Multiple of 5 + 2  (or 5+2+2 if using edge stitches)

Set up rows - not repeated

Row 1: p2 *k3, p2

Row 2: k2 *p3, k2

Row 3: p2 *k3, p2

Row 4: k2 *p3, k2

Row 5: p2 *insert right needle into third stitch down from second stitch on left needle and pull up a loop, k3, insert right needle into same stitch as before and pull up another loop; p2

Row 6: k2 *wyif, slip loop, p3, wyif slip loop, k2

Row 7: p2 *wyib, slip loop, k1, pass loop over the knit stitch, k1, knit next stitch together with loop, p2

Row 8: k2 *p3, k2

Repeat from ROW 5 for pattern

Happy Knitting!

Razor Shell - 6 Stitch Rib

Sample knit with DK weight yarn on US 6 needles

Multiple of 6 + 1

Row 1 (rs): purl
Row 2: k1 *yo, k1, sl 1, k2tog, psso, k1, yo, k1

Repeat these two rows for the pattern.

Happy Knitting!

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!

Rick Rib

Sample knit with Caron Simply Soft on US Size 6 needles

Even number of stitches


Row 1 (RS): K1 *YO, Sl 1 wyib, K1, PSSO*, end K1
Row 2: P1 *YO, Sl 1 wyif, P1, PSSO*, end P1


Repeat these two 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.

Embossed Bell Motif

Sample knit on US Size 6 needles - Patons Classic Wool that I dyed myself

You can space the bells any way you like; in my sample I worked with 18 stitches, and knit the first 6, made a bell, knit 6, made another bell, then knit the last 6.

SKP = Slip next st purlwise, knit 1, pass the slipped stitch over
K = Knit
P = Purl
K2tog = Knit 2 together
P2tog = Purl 2 together

Motif is worked on six stitches, on  a reverse stocking stitch background

Row 1: (RS) P to bell position, cast on 6 for the bell, P to end
Row 2 and all WS Rows: K background sts, P bell sts
Row 3: P background sts, K bell sts, P to end
Row 5: P background sts, when  you reach the bell sts: SKP, K2, K2tog, P to end
Row 7: P background sts, when you reach the bell sts: SKP, K2tog, P to end
Row 9: P background sts, when you reach the bell sts: K2tog, P to end
Row 11: P background sts, when you reach the last bell st, purl it together with next st on left needle, P to end
Row 12: K

Repeat these 12 rows for the pattern


Here is the video.  Happy Knitting!

Little Herringbone Stitch

Sample knit with Caron Simply Soft on US Size 6 needles

This is similar to the Herringbone Stitch video I did in 2011.  This makes a nice thick, dense fabric.   Practice makes perfect with this stitch.  It isn't hard, but may take a few tries to get comfortable with.

All slipped stitches are slipped purlwise

Yarn is to be held in the back of the work when slipping (wyib)

Worked on an odd number of stitches

Row 1: (WS) *P2tog, leaving sts on left needle.  Purl first stitch again, then drop both stitches from left needle* end P1

Row 2: *Slip next stitch wyib, K1.  With left needle, lift the slipped stitch as if to pass the slipped stitch over, but knit it before dropping it from the needle* end K1

You can find a great scarf from Purl Bee using this stitch.  Click HERE.

Here is the video.  Happy Knitting!

Horseshoe Lace

Sample knit with Patons Grace on US Size  6 needles

This pattern is easier than it looks, and creates a nice cast on edge, as you can see.

Cast on a multiple of 10 +1

Rows 1 and 3: (WS) Purl

Row 2: K1 *YO, K3, Sl 1-K2tog-PSSO, K3, YO, K1*

Row 4: P1 *K1, YO, K2, Sl 1-K2tog-PSSO, K2, YO, K1, P1*

Rows 5 and 7: K1 *P9, K1*

Row 6: P1 *K2, YO, K1, Sl 1-K2tog-PSSO, K1, YO, K2, P1*

Row 8: P1 *K3, YO, Sl 1-K2tog-PSSO, YO, K3, P1*

Repeat these eight rows for the pattern.

Here is the video.  Happy Knitting, and Enjoy!

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!

Mock Cables

Sample knit with Cascade 220 on US Size 6 needles

If you like the look of cables, but don't like fiddling with cable needles, or haven't really tried cables yet, this lacy stitch can give you the look of cables without the work.

Cast on a multiple of 4 plus 2

Row 1: P2 *K2, P2*
Row 2: K2 *P1, YO, P1, K2*
Row 3: P2 *K3, P2*
Row 4: K2 *P3, K2*
Row 5: P2 *K3, Pass the first K st over the last two K sts, P2*

Repeat from Row 2 for pattern

Here is the video.  Happy Knitting and Enjoy!

Turkish Stitch

Sample knit with Royal Bamboo from Plymouth Yarn on US Size 7 square needles

This weeks stitch pattern is short, sweet and to the point.  This would make a great spring or summer scarf, or even a shawl or wrap, maybe a beach coverup. 

The pattern suggests an extra stitch on each edge for "continuity".  My sample was knit with the suggested extra stitch on each edge; the edges were very sloppy for my taste.  Depending on what you are knitting, you will probably want to add a more substantial border. 

Abbreviations:

YO = Yarn over

K-wise = Insert right needle into next stitch as if to knit, but don't work the stitch, just slip off left needle

PSSO = Pass the slipped stitch over the one just knit

Cast on any even number  (plus desired number of edge stitches, which are not included in the instructions below)

*YO, Slip 1 K-wise, K1, PSSO*

That's it.  You will repeat this for both sides of the fabric.  

And here is the video.  Happy Knitting and Enjoy!