Sample knit with Aunt Lydia's Bamboo Crochet Thread on US Size 0 needles
This is a really lovely stitch based on a simple four row repeat.
Work with a multiple of 3 stitches, plus 1
Row 1: P1 *K1, P2. Repeat from * to end of row (This is the wrong side of the fabric)
Row 2: K1 *YO, K1, K2tog. Repeat from * to end of row
Row 3: P1 *P1, K1. Repeat from * to end of row
Row 4: K1 *K2tog, YO, K1. Repeat from * to end of row
Repeat these four rows for pattern.
I am not including a video for this stitch, because I feel that it is a pretty easy stitch. If anyone would still like to see a video, just let me know and I will do one.
This is a fun, funky stitch that, while it takes a bit of practice, is not as hard as it may look. I would recommend using this only as an accent on the ends of a scarf, or other small project for the simple reason that it uses up a good deal of extra yarn to make the loops. However, you can do a whole project using this stitch if you wish.
I have seen this in several stitch books and around the net, and honestly the instructions are a bit confusing. I am going to write it up as it makes sense to me, and along with the video I hope makes sense to you as well.
This stitch has a lot of flexibility; I think it looks best in a medium weight yarn, but feel free to use any yarn you like. In the above sample, I made double loops in each stitch. If you decide to use a chunky, thick yarn, you may want to do every other stitch, or just single loops. Also, you can play around with which rows have the loops - maybe every few rows for example. Again... up to you!
Use any number of stitches, plus 2 extra - one on each end just to keep the edges tidy. Begin with a plain knit row, then make a row of loops. Knit every other row. (This will place loops on the front of your work. If you want loops on both sides, then just replace the plain knit row with a loop row. )
For Double Loops:
Knit 1
Insert the right needle into the first stitch on the left needle, and make a knit stitch as normal, but don't drop it from the left needle.
Bring the yarn between the needles to the front of the work, then under and over the right thumb, and back between the needles.
Bring the yarn over the top of the left needle, over the top of the right thumb, and then between the needles so that the yarn is in the back, in position to knit.
Knit the two stitches together and drop them from the left needle ** The first stitch is the original stitch you started with and the second stitch is the one made when you bring the yarn over the top of the needle to make the second loop**
Now, slip the second stitch on the right needle over the stitch just knit. Gently pull on the loops to snug up the stitch.
Repeat to end of row, knit 1.
For Single Loops:
Knit 1
Insert the right needle into the first stitch on the left needle, and make a knit stitch as normal, but don't drop it rom the needle.
Bring the yarn between the needles to the front of the work, then under and over the right thumb, and then back between the needles, so that you are ready to knit.
Knit the stitch and drop from left needle.
Now, slip the second stitch on the right needle over the stitch you just knit. Gently pull on the loop to snug up the stitch.
Repeat to end of row, knit 1.
Now, I am sure this is very confusing in writing. So, here is the video of how the loops are made. Enjoy!
Sea Foam Stitch knit with Lily Sugar'n Cream cotton yarn, color is Pinky Stripes
While I love the look of this stitch, I have yet to use it in a project; all those extra strands of yarn tend to get in my way and I usually end up with more stitches on my needles than I am supposed to have. I even had to restart this sample piece a few times. The key, I think, is just taking your time and paying attention to what you are doing. Once I slowed down, I was finally able to get it right. Don't get me wrong, this is not a hard stitch to master, you just need to pay attention.
This is an 8 Row repeat, worked on a multiple of 10 stitches plus 6
Rows 1-2: Knit all stitches
Row 3: Knit 6, *YO (2x), Knit 1, YO (3x), K1, YO (4x), Knit 1, YO (3x), Knit 1, YO (2x), Knit 6. Repeat from *
Row 4: Knit, dropping all YO from needle
Rows 5-6: Knit all stitches
Row 7: Knit 1, *YO (2x), Knit 1, YO (3x), K1, YO (4x), Knit 1, YO (3x), Knit 1, YO (2x), Knit 6. Repeat from *, ending last repeat of the row with a Knit 1
Row 8: Knit, dropping all YO from needle
Repeat these 8 rows for pattern
In the video below, I demonstrate Row 3, in which you are making the YO and Row 4, in which you drop all of the YO. I hope this is helpful. Enjoy!
