Colored Seeds

Sample knit with worsted weight silk on US size 9 needles

Multiple of 4 + 3

Rows 1 and 2: With color A - p1 *k1, p1
Row 3: With color B - p1, k1, p1 *sl 1 wyib, p1, k1, p1
Row 4: With color B - p1, k1, p1 *sl 1 wyif, p1, k1, b1

Repeat these four rows for the pattern.

I cast on with color A, and for my bind off edge, I worked Rows 1 and 2 once more because I thought it looked better than binding off after Row 4. You can use color B to cast on/bind off if you like.

Happy Knitting!

Mock Rib

Sample knit with worsted weight yarn on US size 9 needles

Multiple of 2

Row 1 (RS): *p1, sl 1 wyib
Row 2: purl

Repeat these two rows for the pattern.

Happy Knitting!

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!

Layette Stitch

FRONT

BACK

My sample was knit with Bernat cotton yarn on US Size 9 needles


Multiple of 9 + 3

Row 1 (RS): *p3, k2, p1, k1 tbl, p1, k1 tbl, repeat from *, end p3
Row 2: k3 * sl 1 wyif, k1, sl 1 wyif, k1, yo, k2, pass yo over the 2 knit sts, k3, repeat from *

Repeat these 2 rows for the pattern.  Happy Knitting!

Rickrack Lace

Sample knit with fingering/sock weight yarn on US 9 needles

Multiple of 3+1 (I misspoke on the video by saying the multiple was 3)

Row 1 (RS): k1 *yo, ssk, k1
Row 2: k1 *yo, p2tog, k1

Repeat these two rows for the pattern.

Happy Knitting!

Open Honeycomb

This stitch produces a fabric with lots of stretch.  You may also want to add a few extra stitches for a border.


Odd number of stitches

Row 1 (RS): purl
Row 2: purl
Row 3: k1 *yo, ssk, repeat from * to end
Row 4: purl

Repeat these four rows for the pattern.

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

Clove Stitch

Multiple of 4

Row 1: (WS) *(k1,yo,k1) into same st, p3tog
Row 2: *p1, k3
Row 3: *p3tog, (k1,yo,k1) into same st
Row 4: *k3, p1

Repeat these 4 rows for the pattern.

Happy Knitting!

Ladder Lace Rib

Multiple of 5 + 2

Row 1: (WS) k2 *p3tog, k2
Row 2: p2 *yo, p1, yo, p2

Repeat these two rows for the pattern.

Happy Knitting!

Crochet-Knit Mesh

Sample knit with fingering weight yarn on US size 4 needles

This stitch creates a fabric that spreads a good bit.  A loose/stretchy cast on and bind off is recommended so the edges will stretch with the fabric when blocking.

Work on an even number of stitches

*k2, (yo, pass first st on right needle over yo) 4 times

Repeat for pattern.

Happy Knitting!

Fascine Braid

Sample knit with worsted weight yarn on US size 8 needles

Multiple of 8 + 4

Rows 1 and 3 (WS): k4 *p4, k4
Row 2: p4 *(sl 1 wyib, k1, yo, pass slipped st over the knit st and yo) twice, p4
Row 4: p4 *k1, sl 1 wyib, k1, yo, pass slipped st over the knit st and yo, k1, p4

Repeat these four rows for the pattern.  The edges curl so you may want to add a border like garter or seed stitch.

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.

Tent Stitch

Sample knit on DK weight yarn, US size 6 addi needles

Multiple of 8 + 1

Rows 1 and 3 (WS):  k2 *p5, k3; end p5, k2
Row 2: k2 *sl 5 wyif, k3; end sl 5 wyif, k2
Row 4: k4 *insert right needle under running strand and knit next st, pulling st out under running strand, k7; end k4

Repeat these four rows for the pattern.

Happy Knitting!

Little Leaf Stripe

Sample knit with GLOW Merino Tencel Fingering on US size 4 needles

Multiple of 8 + 1

Rows 1 and 3: (ws) purl
Row 2: k1 *k2tog, yo, k3, yo, ssk, k1
Row 4: k3 *yo, sk2po, yo, k5; end last repeat with k3

Repeat these four rows for the pattern.  Happy Knitting!

Lace Leaf Edging

Sample knit with silk/linen lace weight on US #4 needles

8 Row Repeat:

Cast on 12 stitches

Row 1: (RS) yo, k1, yo, k2, (k2tog) twice, k2, yo, k2tog, k1
Row 2 and all WS Rows: purl
Row 3: yo, k3, yo, k1, (k2tog) twice, k1, yo, k2tog, k1
Row 5: yo, k5, yo, (k2tog) twice, yo, k2tog, k1
Row 7: yo, k3, k2tog, k2, yo, k2tog, yo, k2tog, k1
Don't forget Row 8 - purl!

Repeat these 8 rows for the pattern until edging is as long as desired.

Happy Knitting!

Knitted Tunisian Rib

Sample knit with worsted weight silk on US #9 needles

Odd number of stitches

Row 1: (WS) k1 *yo, sl 1 wyib, k1

Row 2: k1 *knit through the back loop of the slipped st and yo, k1

Repeat these two rows for the pattern.

You can purchase the yarn I am using HERE.  I only have a small quantity of this; if the link doesn't work, the yarn has sold out.

Happy Knitting!

Lace Stripe

Sample knit with Sport Weight on US 6 needles

Multiple of 4

Row 1: k1 *k1, wrapping yarn twice around needle

Row 2: *slip four sts purlwise, dropping extra wrap; slip sts back to left needle and k1, p1, k1, p1 into same four sts before slipping from left needle

Repeat these two rows for the pattern.

Happy Knitting!

Spanish Window

Sample knit with Merino Yak Silk yarn on US Size 10 needles

Multiple of 4 + 3

Rows 1 and 3: (WS) k

Row 2: p

Row 4: p3 *yo, k1, yo, p3

Rows 5, 7, 9: k3 *p3, k3

Rows 6 and 8: p3 *yo, k3tog, yo, p3

Row 10: p3 * k3tog, p3

Repeat these ten rows for the pattern.  Happy Knitting!

Closely Wrapped Stitch

Sample knit with Malabrigo Worsted on US 8 needles

Multiple of 4+2

Row 1: knit  (Set up row, won't be repeated)

Row 2: k1 *yo, p2, pass yo over the 2 purl sts, p2* k1

Rows 3 and 5: knit

Row 4: k1 *p2, yo, p2, pass yo over the 2 purl sts* k1

Repeat Rows 2-5

Happy Knitting!

Ascending Lace

Sample knit with DK weight yarn on US 10 needles

Multiple of 10+2

Row 1: (RS) p2 *(yo, ssk)2, k2, k2tog, yo, p2

All wrong side rows: knit the knits, purl the purls and purl the yarn overs

Row3: p2 *k1, yo, ssk, k2, k2tog, yo, k1, p2

Row 5: p2 *yo, ssk, k2, (k2tog, yo)2, p2

Row 7: p2 *k1, yo, ssk, k2, k2tog, yo, k1, p2

Don't forget Row 8!

Repeat these 8 rows for the pattern.

Half Open Seeds

Sample knit with Malabrigo Worsted on US size 8 addi needles

Multiple of 3 + 2

Row 1: (WS) k
Row 2: k1, *k3tog, leaving sts on left needle, k first st again, then k last two sts together, *k1
Row 3: p
Row 4: k

Repeat these four rows for the pattern.

Happy Knitting!

Pillar and Web

                           

 


Left: wrong side
Right: right side - but both look nice!

Multiple of 6 + 2

Use two needles, one four sizes larger than the other.

Use the larger needle to cast on

Row 1: (WS) with larger needle, knit
Row 2: with smaller needle - k1 *(skip 3 sts, p fourth st and pull it over 3 skipped sts) 3 times, p the 3 skipped sts; rep from *, end k1

Repeat these two rows for the pattern.  Cast on and bind off edges will be scalloped.

Ant Egg Stitch

Sample knit with some of my Superwash Worsted on US 8 needles

Multiple of 4

Row 1 (RS): *k2, sl 2 wyif

Row 2: *p2, k2

Row 3: *sl 2 wyif, k2

Row 4: *k2, p2

Repeat those four rows for the pattern.  Happy Knitting!

Half Herringbone Lace

Sample knit with my Silk Camel yarn on US Size 4 needles

Multiple of 3

Row 1: k1, yo, k2tog

Repeat - super simple!

Cross Stitch Ribbing

Sample knit with US Size 9 needles, SnP Sport Weight Yarn

Multiple of 4 + 2

Row 1 (RS): p2 *skip next st and knit into second st, then knit first st and drop both from left needle, p2

Row 2: k2 *p2, k2


Repeat these two rows for the pattern.  Happy Knitting!

Roman Stripe

Sample knit with Sapphires-n-Purls Bamboo Shine on US Size 6 ChiaoGoo Blue Flower Needles

Even number of stitches

Row 1: k1 *yo, k1; repeat from * to last st, k1

Row 2: k1, p to end, k1

Row 3: k1 *k2tog; repeat from * to last st, k1

Rows 4-5: k1 *yo, k2tog; repeat from * to last st, k1

Rows 6-7: k

Working all 7 rows of the pattern makes a reversible fabric.  If you want a fabric with a right and wrong side, omit Row 7 and begin the pattern again after the sixth row.

Happy Knitting!

Asynchronous Lace

Multiple of 5 + 1

If you are knitting this stitch pattern from the start, knit or purl a row first so you can work the k1b in Row 1 of the stitch pattern.


Row 1: (RS) *p1, k1b, p1, yo, ssk*, end k1
Rows 2 and 4: purl
Row 3: *p1, k1b, p1, k2tog, yo*, end k1

Repeat these four rows for the pattern.  Happy Knitting!

The Frances Edging

This lace edging comes from Weldon's Knitted Edgings and Insertions No. 442, Vol. 37.  I am using it for a shawl knit with my Silk Camel yarn.

It knits up quickly and is an easy pattern to remember.  

I have tweaked it ever so slightly by changing the last stitch on the ws rows to a knit instead of a purl.  The pattern instructs to just slip the first stitch on rs rows - I slip purlwise with the yarn in front, so by knitting the last ws stitch instead of purling, I have a nice clean edge to pick up for my shawl.  There are of course other ways to get the clean edge, but this way is my preferred method.

Cast on 8 stitches

Row 1: (RS) Sl 1, k1, yo, k2tog, k2, yo twice, k2
Row 2: yo, k2tog, p1, k1, p to last st, k
Row 3: Sl 1, k1, yo, k2tog, k to end
Row 4: sk2po, p to last st, k

Repeat these four rows for the pattern.  Happy Knitting!

Elm Grain

Sample knit with Sapphires-n-Purls Bamboo Shine on US #6 needle - Chiao Goo Blue Flower

Multiple of 4

Row 1 and 3 (RS): knit
Row 2: *yo, p2, pass the yo over the 2 purl sts, p2
Row 4: *p2, yo, p2, pass the yo over the 2 purl sts

Repeat these four rows for the pattern.  Happy Knitting!

Random Lace

My sample was knit with some of my incredibly soft, smooth, fluffy must-have Silk Camel yarn on US Size 6 Nova Cubics.  This yarn is my new love - I've kept a skein for myself and will be knitting something with it very soon!  YUMMY, it is so exquisite!

I did things a little differently this week.  I used a random stitch generator to get the stitch you see above.  Pretty awesome, isn't it?  This is the generator I used, but there are others out there.  Google 'random stitch generator' or 'random lace generator' or a similar phrase and you'll find some.  There are even cables!  Lots of fun, I hope you try.  And please stop by my Facebook page and share a picture of your own generated stitch!

For my stitch, I do recommend at least one extra stitch on each edge because there are yo's at the beginning of some rows; for a project using this stitch, a border would be nice.

The Generator ----> Click here.

Multiple of 4

Row 1: (RS) *k2, yo, ssk
Row 2 and all WS Rows: purl
Row 3: *yo, ssk, yo, k2tog
Row 5: *yo, k2tog, yo, k2tog
Row 7: *yo, ssk, ssk, yo  --  you will have a double yarn over here, since the row begins and ends with a yo.  When you come to this double yo on Row 8, you will p the first strand, and k the second strand.

Repeat these 8 rows for the pattern.

Woot, woot!  Happy Knitting!

Star Rib Mesh

The sample above was knit with my soybean yarn (available soon!) on US 10.5 needles.  The swatch has been blocked.


Multiple of 4 +1

Row 1 and 3: (WS)  Purl
Row 2: k1 *yo, sl 2 kwise, k1, pass both sl sts over, yo, k1
Row 4: ssk, yo, k1 *yo, sl 2 kwise, k1, pass both sl sts over, yo, k1* end yo, k2tog


Happy Knitting!

Gull Stitch aka Wishbone Cable

Sample knit with Malabrigo Worsted on US #7 needles

Panel of 10 stitches

Row 1: (WS) k2, p6, k2

Row 2: p2, k2, sl 2 wyib, k2, p2

Row 3: k2, p2, sl 2 wyif, p2, k2

Row 4: p2, sl next 2 sts to cable needle and hold at back, k1, then k2 from cable needle, sl next st to cable needle and hold at front, k2, then k1 from cable needle, p2

Repeat these four rows for the pattern.  Happy Knitting!

Twisted Ladder Stitch

Sample knit with Sapphires-n-Purls Merino Dream yarn on Lantern Moon Ebony needles, US #5

This stitch comes from one of several Japanese stitch dictionaries I have.  If you are an adventurous knitter or crocheter, I highly recommend getting at least one Japanese stitch dictionary; you may find some familiar stitches, but the majority are not to be found in the stitch dictionaries you may already have, like Vogue or the Walker Treasuries.   All of the Japanese books are charted, and the symbols are standardized.  Each book has illustrations showing how each of the stitches are worked.   If you Google Japanese knitting or Japanese knitting stitches, etc. you will find some blogs and videos to help you along.

Most of the Japanese stitches are lengthy, however this one is just two rows.  You will also be dealing with double yarn overs here.  In Row 1, make a double yarn over; on Row 2, you will purl the first loop, slip it from the needle, then knit through the back leg of the second loop and slip it from the needle.  Not hard, but may take a bit of practice.  You may find a pointy needle helpful in getting through the back loop of the second yarn over.


Multiple of 4

Row 1: *skpo, yo(2), k2tog
Row 2: *p1, p first loop of double yo, kbl of second loop of double yo, p

Repeat these two rows for the pattern.  Happy Knitting!

Feather Lace

Multiple of 4

All Rows: k1, yo, p2tog, k1

Repeat this row for pattern

Wrapped Rib

Sample knit with Sapphires-n-Purls Merino Worsted Superwash on US Size #8 needles

Multiple of 8 + 4

You will also need a cable needle or DPN to make the wraps

Row 1: *k4, slip next 4 sts to cable needle.  Wrap working yarn clockwise around sts, then slip sts to right needle*  Repeat from * to last 4 sts, k4

Row 2: *p4, k4

Row 3: *k4, p4

Row 4*p4, k4

Repeat these four rows for pattern

Happy Knitting!

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!

1 Row Lace

Multiple of 3

*P1, YO, K2tog


Repeat for all rows.

Stamen Stitch

Sample knit with Caron Simply Soft on ChiaoGoo Twist Red Lace, US #8

Multiple of 2

Rows 1 and 3 (RS): Knit
Row 2: *k1, sl next stitch purlwise*, end k2
Row 4: k2 *sl next stitch purlwise, k1*

Repeat these four 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!

Twilled Stripe Stitch

Sample knit with Malabrigo Worsted on Deborah Norville US #10 needles

This has to be one of my favorite new stitches!  I love the look of this one, and it is so easy too.

Multiple of 7 + 2

LT = Left Twist - skip next stitch on left needle, knit into the back loop of second stitch, leaving stitch on needle.  Then slip first stitch purlwise, and drop second stitch from left needle.

Row 1 and all WS Rows:  k2 *p5, k2
Row 2: p2 *LT, k3, p2
Row 4: p2 *k1, LT, k2, p2
Row 6: p2 *k2, LT, k1, p2
Row 8: p2 *k3, LT, p2

Repeat these 8 rows for the pattern.  Happy Knitting!

Birds Eye

Sample knit with Sapphires-n-Purls Merino Silk Elegance on Knit Picks Caspian needles, US Size 7

Multiple of 4

Row 1 (WS): *k2tog, (yo) twice, k2tog
Row 2: *k1, (k1, p1) into yo from previous row, k1
Row 3: k2 *k2tog, (yo) twice, k2tog* end k2
Row 4: k2 *k1, (k1, p1) into yo from previous row, k1* end k2

Repeat these four rows for pattern.

Happy Knitting!

Telescope Lattice

Sample knit with Malabrigo Worsted, Deborah Norville US Size 10 needles

Multiple of 12 + 2

BC = Slip 2 sts to cable needle and hold in back of work, knit 2 sts from left needle, then knit the 2 sts from cable needle

FC = Slip 2 sts to cable needle and hold in front of work, knit 2 sts from left needle, then knit the 2 sts from cable needle

Row 1 (WS) and all WS Rows:  Purl
Rows 2 and 6: Knit
Row 4: K1 *BC, K4, FC* K1
Row 8: K1 *K2, FC, BC, K2* K1

Repeat these 8 Rows for the pattern.

Happy Knitting!