Learn to Knit – Dishcloth

The written pattern for the Learn to Knit – Dishcloth can be used with the video tutorial on the “Handmade by Stacy J” YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/INhNJzggDj8. It‘s a beginner friendly knit pattern that only uses Knit and Purl. Enjoy!

At the bottom of this post you will find a chart and a pdf.

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Difficulty level:

Easy / Beginner

Measures:

11” x 10” / Gauge isn’t critical

Stitches used:

Knit (k) and Purl (p)

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Materials Needed:

Peaches & Cream (100% Cotton, Medium 4 weight) 85 yards

Size 7 (4.5mm) Knitting Needles

2 stitch markers

Tapestry needle and scissors

Notes:

Pattern length can be adjusted by doing “Middle Ridge Row” repeats. End with “Final Row” repeat when you come to desired length.

*Purl will always be on WS (bumpy side) of work*

 


 

Directions for the Learn to Knit Dishcloth:

Set up Rows

1: Cast on 44 sts

2: Knit across for 5 rows

3: K5, p34, k5

4: K across

5: Repeat steps 3 & 4 six more times (12 rows total)

Middle Ridge Rows:

6: K across for 2 rows

7: K5, p34, k5

8: K across

9: Repeat steps 7 & 8 twice more

10: Repeat steps 6 – 9 once more

Final Rows

11: K across for 2 rows

12: K5, p34, k5

13: K across

14: Repeat steps 12 & 13 six more times (12 rows total); Remove stitch markers

15: K across for 5 rows

Bind off knit-wise and weave in ends

 

Below is the chart to help you along with your dishcloth. 🙂

Chart for knit instructions on the Learn to Knit Dishcloth from Handmade by Stacy J

When you choose to make your dishcloth, please tag me on your makes @handmadebystacyj and #handmadebystacyj – I’d love to see them!

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Basketweave Dishcloth

The written pattern for the Basketweave Dishcloth can be used with the video tutorial on the “Handmade by Stacy J” YouTube channel. This stitch is a modified basket weave that features large blocks and is a beginner friendly knit pattern that only uses Knit and Purl. Enjoy!

Tutorial available on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/eoONkIvoXgU
At the bottom of this post, you will find a chart and checklist.


Difficulty level:

Easy / Beginner

Measures:

11” x 10” / Gauge isn’t critical

Stitches used:

Knit (k) & Purl (p)


Materials Needed:


Peaches & Cream yarn (100% Cotton, Medium 4 weight) 80 yards
Size 7 (4.50 mm) Knitting Needles
2 stitch markers (optional for garter edge)
Tapestry needle and scissors


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Note: Pattern length can be adjusted by continuing to do more repeats. End with “Final Row” repeat when you come to desired length. To adjust the width, calculate the number of stitches in increments of 10 + 6.

Directions for Basketweave Dishcloth:

Set up Rows

Cast on 46
K across for 2 rows

Pattern

Insert stitch markers after beginning k3 and before ending k3 on row 2. Slip the markers and then remove them when you start the final rows.

1: (RS) Knit

2 – 6: K3, *k5, p5; rep * to last 3 sts, k3

7: Knit

8-12: K3, *p5, k5; rep * to last 3 sts, k3

Rep rows 1-12 three more times

Final Rows

Knit across for 2 rows
Bind off knit wise and weave in ends.


Below is the chart and a checklist to help you along with your Basketweave Dishcloth. 🙂

Chart and checklist for the Basketweave Dishcloth from Handmade by Stacy J

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Lace and Cable Panel

The Lace and Cable Panel is a gorgeous stitch worked with a background of reverse stockinette with lace framed by cables. The cables are a little different in the sense that the RS is knit in the back loop and the WS is purled in the back loop. The Lace and Cable Panel stitch pattern works in multiples of 21 over an 8 row repeat.

Below there is a chart for you, as well.

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To see a video tutorial of this stitch, click above this post or view it on Youtube HERE.

Stitches and abbreviations used:

K: Knit

K2tog: Knit 2 together

K2tog tbl: Knit 2 together through the back loop

KB1: Knit through the back loop

P: Purl

PB1: Purl through the back loop

RS: Right side

Sk2po: Slip 1 stitches purl wise, knit the next 2 stitches together, pass the slipped stitch over the knit 2 together stitch just made

WS: Wrong side

Yo: yarn over

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Special Stitches:

CB4F: Slip 2 stitches off left needle and place on cable needle, hold cable needle at front of work, knit the 2 stitches on left needle through the back loop, then knit the 2 stitches off the cable needle through the back loop.

CB4B: Slip 2 stitches off left needle and place on cable needle, hold cable needle at back of work, knit the 2 stitches on left needle through the back loop, then knit the 2 stitches off the cable needle through the back loop.

Directions for the Lace and Cable Panel:

Written using US terms

Instructions are for lace panel only

1 (RS): P2, [KB1] 4x, k1, yo, k2tog tbl, k3, k2tog, yo, k1, [KB1] 4x, p2

2 and every WS row: K2, [PB1] 4x, k1, p7, k1, [PB1] 4x, k2

3: P2, [KB1] 4x, k2, yo, k2tog tbl, k1, k2tog, yo, k2, [KB1] 4x, p2

5: P2, CB4F, k3, yo, sk2po, yo, k3, CB4B, p2

7: P2, [KB1] 4x, k9, [KB1] 4x, p2

8: As row 2

Rep rows 1-8 until desired length is reached.

Lace and Cable Panel knitting chart from Handmade by Stacy J

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Leafy Lace Crochet Stitch

The Leafy Lace Crochet Stitch is inspired by a knit stitch that I did a tutorial for recently. While working on a collaboration with Kris from Krissy’s Over the Mountain Crochet, she had asked her viewers to pick a stitch from my YouTube channel and she would design a rectangular wrap using the viewers’ choice. (To see Kris’s video, click HERE and go to about the 5 minute mark)

Many people showed interest in the Leafy Lace Knit Stitch and Kris is a crocheter. So, I listened to the viewers and decided to adapt a crochet stitch from the knit stitch.

After about a week of trial and error, frogging and stitching…here it is – The Leafy Lace Crochet Stitch!

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Stitch information

This stitch works in 17 + 2 (plus 2 for a base chain) over a 6 row repeat. It uses a combination of chain, double crochet and front / back post treble crochet. I’ve adapted the beginning and ending post trebles so that a gap isn’t formed in the back of the stitch. Even though it looks complicated, once you get the hang of it, it isn’t too bad at all. So, let’s give it a try!

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To see a video tutorial of this stitch, click on the link towards the top of this post or click HERE. At the bottom of the post there is also a chart for your reference.

Stitches and abbreviations used:

Ch: Chain

Dc: Double crochet

Ea: Each

Rep: Repeat

RS: Right Side

Sk: Skip

Sp: Space

St(s): Stitch (es)

Tch: Turning Chain

WS: Wrong Side

Yo: Yarn over

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Special stitches:

BPTR:

Back Post Treble Crochet – Yo 2 times, insert hook back to front around indicated stitch, draw up a loop (4 loops on hook), [yo, draw through 2] three times

BPTR3tog:

Back Post Treble 3 Together – Yo 2 times, insert hook back to front around first stitch, draw up a loop, [yo, draw through 2] two times (2 loops on hook), yo 2 times, insert hook back to front around next stitch, draw up a loop, [yo, draw through 2] two times (3 loops on hook), yo 2 times, insert hook back to front around next stitch, draw up a loop [yo, draw through 2] two times (4 loops on hook), yo, the draw through remaining 4 loops

FPTR3tog:

Front Post Treble 3 Together – Yo 2 times, insert hook front to back around first stitch, draw up a loop, [yo, draw through 2] two times (2 loops on hook), yo 2 times, insert hook front to back around next stitch, draw up a loop, [yo, draw through 2] two times (3 loops on hook), yo 2 times, insert hook front to back around next stitch, draw up a loop [yo, draw through 2] two times (4 loops on hook), yo, then draw through remaining 4 loops

FPTR:

Front Post Treble Crochet – Yo 2 times, insert hook front to back around indicated stitch, draw up a loop (4 loops on hook), [yo, draw through 2] three times

modBPTR:

Modified Back Post Treble Crochet – Yo 2 times, insert hook back to front around indicated stitch, draw up a loop (4 loops on hook), [yo, draw through 2] twice (2 loops on hook), yo, insert hook in stitch behind post just worked, draw up a loop (4 loops on hook), yo, draw through 2, yo, then draw through remaining 3 loops

modFPTR:

Modified Front Post Treble Crochet – Yo 2 times, insert hook front to back around indicated stitch, draw up a loop (4 loops on hook), [yo, draw through 2] twice, (2 loops on hook) yo, insert hook in stitch behind post just worked, draw up a loop (4 loops on hook), yo, draw through 2, yo, then draw through remaining 3 loops

Directions for Leafy Lace Crochet Stitch

Note: Ch-3 at beg of row counts as first dc

Work Foundation dc and skip to step 2 (only work step one is if the beginning ch method is your preferred method)

1: Chain in multiples of 17 + 2 (add 2 for base chain). Work 1 dc in fourth ch from hook (skipped chs count as first dc) and in ea ch across

2: Ch 3, turn; (RS): *1 dc in next st, 1 modFPTR in next st, 1 dc in ea of the next 3 sts, ch 2, sk 3, 3 dc in next st, ch 2, sk 3, 1 dc in ea of next 3 sts, 1 modFPTR in next st, 1 dc in next st; rep * ending with dc in top of tch

3: Ch 3, turn; (WS): *1 dc in next st, 1 modBPTR in next st, 1 dc in ea of next 2 sts, ch 2, sk 1 dc and ch-2 sp, 1 BPTR around first post of 3-dc cluster, [1 BPTR, 1 dc, 1 BPTR] in second st, 1 BPTR around third post of 3-dc cluster, ch 2, sk ch-2 sp and dc, 1 dc in ea of next 2 sts, 1 modBPTR in next st, 1 dc in next st; rep * ending with 1 dc in top of tch

4: Ch 3, turn; *1 dc in next st, 1 modFPTR in next st, 1 dc in next st, ch 2, sk 1 dc and ch-2 sp, 1 FPTR around ea of the next 2 posts, [1 FPTR, 1 dc, 1 FPTR] in next st, 1 FPTR around post of ea of the next 2 sts, ch 2, sk ch-2 sp and 1 dc, 1 dc in next st, 1 modFPTR in next st, 1 dc in next st; rep * ending with 1 dc in top of tch

5: Ch 3, turn; *1 dc in next st, 1 modBPTR in next st, 1 dc in next st and 1 dc in ch-2 sp, ch 2, 1 BPTR around ea of the next 2 posts, 1 BPTR3tog around next 3 posts, 1 BPTR around ea of next 2 posts, ch 2, 1 dc in ch-2 sp and 1 dc in next st, 1 modBPTR in next st, 1 dc in next st; rep * ending with dc in top of tch

6: Ch 3, turn; *1 dc in next st, 1 modFPTR in next st, 1 dc in ea of next 2 sts and ch-2 sp, ch 2, 1 FPTR in next st, 1 FPTR3tog around next 3 posts, 1 FPTR in next st, ch 2, 1 dc in ch-2 sp and in ea of next 2 dcs, 1 modFPTR in next st, 1 dc in next st; rep * across ending with 1 dc in top of tch

7: Ch 3, turn; *1 dc in next st, 1 modBPTR in next st, 1 dc in next 3 sts and 1 dc in ch-2 sp, ch 2, BPTR3tog around next 3 posts, ch 2, 1 dc in ch-2 sp and in ea of the next 3 sts, 1 modBPTR in next st, 1 dc in next st; rep * across ending with 1 dc in top of tch

Repeat rows 2 – 7 to desired length.


Chart showing how to crochet the Leafy Lace Crochet Stitch

I hope you enjoyed learning this stitch as much as I did. When you make something with it, could you please tag me @handmadebystacyj or #handmadebystacy – I’d love to see what you create!

Stacy J

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Steam-dying yarn

My Experience!

Have you ever heard of Steam-dying yarn? I’ve always been intrigued by the Indie yarn dyers and the absolutely gorgeous yarn that they create. So, when I was at my Knitting Guild meeting last month, just imagine how thrilled I was to see that the presentation for that month was on how to dye yarn using things that you have in your kitchen. Our presenter did a great job and I was enthralled with what I was learning. Then, it was time for the door prize…and, I WON! She gifted me 200g of bare worsted weight 100% wool, Easter egg dye tablets and instructions so that I could dye my own hank. (Insert happy dance here!).

Image of bare yarn and easter egg dying tablets
My door prize!

Today I decided to give Steam-dying yarn a try. I had tried with Kool-Aid before and enjoyed the process, as well as liking the results. But, Easter egg tablets?? The directions said to microwave the yarn as it dyes. However, my microwave is one of those crazy industrial strength ones that can cook something that’s supposed to take 10 minutes in 3 minutes. So, I was told that I could try steaming the yarn instead. I followed the directions (except for the microwave part) and took pictures along the way so that I could share the results with you. So….here we go! (By the way, if you want to see the Kool-Aid dying experience, I filmed it and you can see it by clicking HERE


Step 1

I gathered 1 quart of water and added 2 tablespoons of white vinegar to the water. Then soaked the yarn in a bag with the water & vinegar solution for 20 minutes. This allows the yarn to open up and say, “Hello dye! Welcome to my wool!”


Step 2:

While the wool was soaking in the bag, I crushed up the little Easter egg dye tablets. I was told that the best way to do that is to remove the tablets from the little, plastic casing. Then to insert one tablet it there and to smash it. I did a gentle smash with a hammer (I love anything that involves hammers!) and then emptied the contents on a piece of aluminum foil. Then, repeated the process again until all tabs had been smashed.

BIG TIP: Wear gloves!


Step 3:

After the wool finished soaking and the tablets were all smashed up to a powder, I lined a baking sheet with plastic wrap, unrolled the hank and placed the yarn on the baking sheet.


Step 4:

I sprinkled the powder on the yarn. I didn’t do a specific order, except for keeping the yellowish / orange close to the reds and blues (that way it makes more of an orange or green blend). Then, I gently flipped the yarn over so that I could get both sides with the dye.

Wow – just look at those colors!

Step 5:

Now we’re off to the steam bath…

I used my steaming basket and kept the heat on low once the water was steaming. Then I rolled the yarn up in the plastic wrap, put the yarn in the steam basket and covered the pot for 2 minutes. After the 2 minutes was up, I flipped the yarn, covered the pot and gave it another 2 minutes of steam.

The yarn getting a little steam bath

Step 6

Let it rest for 5 minutes.

(Sorry, there really wasn’t any way to get a photo that looks flattering of this!)

Then put the wrapped wool back in the steam bath and repeated the process of 2 minutes with the steam, then flip and gave it another 2 minutes.

Yarn…just not a flattering picture of it!

Step 7:

The hardest step of all….wait…for 10-20 minutes as it rests and cools. (This is when I’d cue up the Tom Petty song “The waiting is the hardest part!”)

After the wool has cooled, then you can carefully open the plastic wrap. Just be sure that you’re still wearing gloves, as this step can be a little messy.

I had a wire rack on top of my baking sheet to help with the potential messiness and it worked wonderfully.

Impatiently waiting….

Step 8:

Admire the colors. Do all of your oooh’s and ahhhh’s as you amaze yourself with what you created. I especially love the blues and greens of this!


Step 9:

Rinse your wool very gently with cool water and a couple drops of dish soap. Unfortunately, I think I did something wrong. When I washed it, the majority of the color went with the water down the drain (insert the not-so-happy dance here). However, I’m kind of liking the pastel tones that I’m getting from this. This will be hung to dry and re-rolled back into a hank.


Step 10:

Admire the final, dried hank and dream up what you’d like to make with it. I’m thinking I may add it to some other yarn to make a hat or complement another color for a scarf or a cowl. What do you think? What would you make with it?

My finished yarn

All in all, this was a great experience and I’ll definitely be dyeing more yarn in the future. I’ve heard that the acid dyes do a wonderful job. Since I used to make soap, that process doesn’t seem too intimidating. When I do it, I’ll let you know!

Stacy J

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Diagonal Openwork

Learn how to knit the Diagonal Openwork knit stitch. This is a fairly simple stitch that involves a combination of knits, purls, increases and decreases to create an interesting diagonal design. This Diagonal Openwork knit stitch pattern works in multiples of 4 + 2 over an 8 row repeat.

To practice this beautiful stitch, check out the block pattern that I designed – it’s a free knit pattern just for you.

Scroll to the bottom of the post to see the chart for this stitch.

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Stitches and abbreviations used:

Written using US terms

K: Knit

K2tog: Knit 2 together

P: Purl

RS: Right side

Skpo: Slip 1 stitch purl wise, knit the next stitch, pass slipped stitch over knit stitch just made

Sk2po: Slip 1 stitch purl wise, knit the next 2 stitches together, pass the slipped stitch over the knit 2 together stitch just made

St(s): Stitch (es)

WS: Wrong side

Yo: yarn over


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Stitch pattern for Diagonal Openwork Knit Stitch:

1 (RS): *K1, yo, sk2po, yo: rep * to last 2 sts, k2

2 and all WS rows: Purl

3: K2, *yo, sk2po, yo, k1; rep * to end

5: K2tog, yo, k1, yo, *sk2po, yo, k1, yo; rep * to last 3 sts, skpo, k1

7: K1, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, *sk2po, yo, k1, yo; rep * to last 2 sts, skpo

8: Purl

Rep these 8 rows to desired length

Knitting chart for Diagonal Openwork Knit Stitch

I hope you enjoyed learning this stitch as much as I did. When you make something with it, could you please tag me @handmadebystacyj or #handmadebystacyJ – I’d love to see what you create!

Stacy J

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Diagonal Openwork Block

Diagonal Openwork Block Pin from Handmade by Stacy J

Learn how to knit the Diagonal Openwork knit stitch by making this block. This is a fairly simple stitch that involves a combination of knits, purls, increases and decreases to create an interesting diagonal design. This Diagonal Openwork knit stitch pattern works in multiples of 4 + 2 over an 8 row repeat.

This block can be used to add to your washcloth collection or to add to a project that uses squares to make a blanket.

Right below is a video tutorial that walks you through how to create this stitch. If you scroll to the bottom of the post, you’ll see the chart for this stitch.


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Measures:

7.5″ x 7.5″ / 19 cm x 19 cm blocked

Materials needed:

Stitches and abbreviations used:

Written using US terms

Bind off

Cast on

K: Knit

K2tog: Knit 2 together

P: Purl

RS: Right side

Skpo: Slip 1 stitch purl wise, knit the next stitch, pass slipped stitch over knit stitch just made

Sk2po: Slip 1 stitch purl wise, knit the next 2 stitches together, pass the slipped stitch over the knit 2 together stitch just made

St(s): Stitch (es)

WS: Wrong side

Yo: yarn over


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Pattern for Diagonal Openwork Block:

Using long tail cast on method, cast on 36

Knit 3 rows

On row 1, insert stitch markers after the first k3 and before the last k3 (this helps to keep track of where your border is)

  1. (RS): K3, *K1, yo, sk2po, yo: rep * to last 5 sts, k5
  2. (WS) and all WS rows: K3, p30, k3
  3. K5, *yo, sk2po, yo, k1; rep * to last 3 sts, k3
  4. K3, p30, k3
  5. K3, K2tog, yo, k1, yo, *sk2po, yo, k1, yo; rep * to last 6 sts, skpo, k4
  6. K3, p30, k3
  7. K4, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, *sk2po, yo, k1, yo; rep * to last 5 sts, skpo, k3
  8. K3, p30, k3

Rep rows 1-8 to 7” or desired length ending on WS row

WS: Knit

Knit 2 rows

Bind off knit wise


Knitting chart for Diagonal Openwork Knit Stitch

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Stacy J

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Fantasia Stitch

The Fantasia stitch was my very first YouTube crochet tutorial that I put out to the world a few years ago. However, I just looked at it again and realized that the written directions, as well as the video needed an overhaul…desperately! (If you’d like to check out the original Fantasia stitch video, here’s the link)

This week I’ve reworked the stitch. I made some small changes to the stitch pattern. Then re-filmed the video and updated the verbiage on the pattern (it’s so much easier to read now!). There’s even better step-by-step photos.


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About the Fantasia stitch

This stitch works in chain multiples of 12 + 5 over a 4 row repeat. It uses a combination of chain, single crochet and treble crochet. Even though it looks complicated, once you get the hang of it, it isn’t too bad at all. So, let’s give it a try!

To see a video tutorial of this stitch, scroll to the top of this post or click HERE.

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Stitches and abbreviations used:

Ch: Chain

Lp (s): Loop (s)

Rep: Repeat

RS: Right side

Sc: Single crochet

Sk: Skip

St (s): Stitch (es)

WS: Wrong side

Yo: Yarn over

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Special stitches:

FPTR3tog – Front post treble crochet 3 together: *Yarn over two times and insert hook from front to back around post from previous row, draw up a lp, [yo, draw through 2 lps] 2 times; rep * 2 more times around the next 2 posts, 4 loops should be on your hook, yo and draw through all 4 lps

FPTR6tog – Front post treble crochet 6 together: *Yarn over two times and insert hook from front to back around post from previous row, draw up a lp, [yo, draw through 2 lps] 2 times; rep * 5 more times around the next 5 posts, 7 loops should be on your hook, yo and draw through all 7 lps


Directions for the Fantasia Stitch

Chain in multiples of 12 + 5 (for this example I chained 41)

1: In 5th ch from hook (counts as first tr), work 3 tr, ch 1; sk 5 ch, 1 sc in next ch, ch 1, *sk 5 ch, in next ch work [3 tr, ch 3, 3 tr], sk 5 ch, 1 sc in next ch, ch 1; Rep * across ending with 4 tr in last ch


2: (Note: When working around the tr posts, be careful not to confuse the ch-5 from the previous row for a tr post) Ch 1, turn; Sc in first st, ch 5, *work FPTR6tog, ch 5, sc in ch-3 sp from previous row, ch 5; rep * across ending with sc in top of 4th ch of previous row’s turning ch


3: Ch 1, turn; Sc in first st, ch 1, *work [3 tr, ch 3, 3 tr] in st that joins FPTR6tog from previous row, ch 1, 1 sc in sc from previous row, ch 1; rep * across ending with sc in last sc


4: Ch 4, turn; work FPTR3tog around posts below, ch 5, *sc in ch-3 sp, ch 5, FPTR6tog, ch 5; rep * across ending with 1 sc in last ch-3 sp, ch 5, FPTR3tog on last 3 tr from previous row, ch 4, sc in last sc

Row 4 Right Side of Fantasia Stitch crochet directions from Handmade by Stacy J
Row 4 Wrong Side of Fantasia Stitch crochet directions from Handmade by Stacy J

5: Ch 4, turn; 3 tr in first sc, ch 1, sk (ch-4, FPTR3tog & ch-5 sp), *sc in sc from previous row, ch 1, work [3 tr, ch 3, 3 tr] in st that joins FPTR6tog; rep * across ending with 4 tr in third ch of turning ch

Row 5 Right Side of Fantasia Stitch crochet directions from Handmade by Stacy J
Row 5 Wrong side of Fantasia Stitch crochet directions from Handmade by Stacy J

Repeat rows 2 – 5 to desired length ending on a row 2 or row 4 repeat.

I hope you enjoyed learning this stitch as much as I did. When you make something with it, could you please tag me @handmadebystacyj or #handmadebystacyj – I’d love to see what you create!

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Leafy Lace knitting stitch

The Leafy Lace knitting stitch is a beautiful lace stitch. Although it does take some concentration while working the rows, it’s worth the effort when you complete it. After a couple repeats, it’s not too hard to get the hang of it. This stitch pattern works in multiples of 10 + 1 over a 16 row repeat.

Below there is a chart for you, as well.

To see a video tutorial of this stitch, click the box below or view on YouTube by clicking HERE.

Stitches and abbreviations used:

K: Knit

K2tog: Knit 2 together

KB1: Knit through the back loop

P: Purl

P2tog: Purl 2 together

PB1: Purl through the back loop

Rep: Repeat

RS: Right side

Sk2po: Slip 1 stitch purl wise, knit the next 2 stitches together, pass the slipped stitch over the knit 2 together stitch just made

WS: Wrong side

Yo: yarn over


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Stitch pattern for Leafy Lace Stitch:

Written using US terms

1 (RS): K1, *p9, KB1; rep * to end

2 (WS): P1, *k9, p1; rep * to end

3: As row 1

4: As row 2

5: K1, *p2, p2tog, yo, KB1, yo, p2tog, p2, KB1; rep * to end

6: P1, *k4, PB1, k4, p1; rep * to end

7: K1, *p1, p2tog, yo, [KB1] 3x, yo, p2tog, p1, KB1; rep * to end

8: P1, *k3, [PB1] 3x, k3, p1; rep * to end

9: K1, *p2tog, yo, [KB1] 5x, yo, p2tog, KB1; rep * to end

10: P1, *k2, [PB1] 5x, k2, p1; rep * to end

11: K1, *p1, yo, [KB1] 2x, sk2po, [KB1] 2x, yo, p1, KB1; rep * to end

12: As row 10

13: K1, *p2, yo, KB1, sk2po, KB1, yo, p2, KB1; rep * to end

14: As row 8

15: K1, *p3, yo, sk2po, yo, p3, KB1; rep * to end

16: As row 6

Rep these 16 rows to desired length

Note: To end with an even edge of top and bottom, work rows 1-3 once more and bind off on WS in pattern of row 4


Chart for how to knit the Leafy Lace Stitch from Handmade by Stacy J

I hope you enjoyed learning this stitch as much as I did. When you make something with it, could you please tag me @handmadebystacyj or #handmadebystacyJ – I’d love to see what you create!

Stacy J

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Zig zag rib

The Zig zag rib knitting stitch is a fairly simple stitch that uses a combination of knits and purls. It offers a little less stretch in comparison to the standard k2, p2 ribbing, but offers so much texture! The back is flat, while the front offers a great zig zag detail. The Zig zag rib stitch pattern works in multiples of 3 + 1 over a 2 row repeat.

One follower asked me if this stitch works in the round. Unfortunately, I tried and tried and just couldn’t get it to work. If you’re able to do so, please let me know!


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Written using US terms

Stitches and abbreviations used:

K: Knit

P: Purl

Rep: Repeat

RS: Right side

St(s): Stitch (es)

WS: Wrong side

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Stitch pattern for Zig zag rib stitch:

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1 (RS): P1, *knit into back loop of second stitch (leaving stitch on left needle), knit into front of first stitch, then drop them both from the needle at the same time, P1; rep * to end

2 (WS): K1, *Purl into second stitch (leaving stitch on left needle), purl into first stitch, then drop them both from the needle at the same time, K1; rep * to end

Rep these 2 rows to desired length


I hope you enjoyed learning this stitch as much as I did. When you make something with it, could you please tag me @handmadebystacyj or #handmadebystacyJ – I’d love to see what you create!

Stacy J

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