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Bluebells Dishcloth

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The Bluebells Dishcloth is a very quick and easy knit that has a wonderful stitch detail. If you haven’t knit cables before, this is a great way to get introduced to them. It uses only one cable stitch and the rest of the stitches are simple knit and purl. The yarn used in this project is the King Cole Cottonsmooth DK. It’s 100% Mercerized Cotton and is oh-so-amazing to work with! It’s a dk weight, so it doesn’t make a bulky dishcloth, making it easy to get into those delicate dishes.

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I named this pattern the Bluebells Dishcloth because the stitch reminds me of Bluebell flowers. The stitch pattern was found in a Japanese knitting book and it didn’t have a name to it, so that’s what I came up with. I do hope you enjoy working on this dishcloth as much as I enjoyed designing it.

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Measures:

8.5” x 8.5” / 21.6 cm x 21.6 cm

Gauge:

12 rows of pattern = 2” / 5 cm

Materials needed:

  • King Cole Cottonsmooth DK (100% mercerised cotton; 218 yds / 200 m; 100g; dk / #3 weight) yarn in color “Pale Blue” or “Silver” – 65 yds / 59.5 m (To find your local stockist, click HERE; or you can purchase online through this affiliate link)
  • US size 3 / 3.25 mm knitting needles
  • Cable needle
  • Tapestry needle
  • Scissors
  • Lockable stitch marker (optional)

Stitches and abbreviations used:

Pattern is written in US terms

  • Bind off
  • Cast on
  • C4F: Cable 4 front – Slip 2 stitches purlwise from left needle to cable needle, hold at front of work, knit next 2 stitches on left needle, then knit 2 stitches from cable needle
  • K: Knit
  • P: Purl
  • Rep: Repeat
  • RS: Right side
  • St (s): Stitch (es)
  • WS: Wrong side

Directions for Bluebells Dishcloth

Using long tail cast on method or preferred method, cast on 46

Rows 1 – 4: Knit

Row 5 (RS): K3, *c4f, p4; rep * to last 3 sts, k3

Row 6: K3, *k4, p4; rep * to last 3 sts, k3

Rows 7 – 10: As row 6

Row 11: K3, *p4, c4f; rep * to last 3 sts, k3

Row 12: K3, *p4, k4; rep * to last 3 sts, k3

Rows 13 – 16: As row 12

Repeat rows 5-16 three more times (or to desired length)

Repeat row 5 once more

Knit 3 rows

Bind off knitwise

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Quail Cable Ear Warmer / Headband

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The Quail Cable Ear Warmer / Headband is a beautiful accessory to add to your cooler weather wardrobe. It’s large enough to cover your ears comfortably, but also has a wonderful stitch detail. The yarn used in this example is the King Cole Luxury Merino DK. It’s 100% Merino Superwash wool and is oh-so-amazing! It’s so soft, warm and lovely to work with.

The name “Quail” came from a knitting stitch book that I picked up. I’ve seen the stitch name referred to also as the “Folded Cable”, however that one was a little different of a stitch than this one is. But, I just love this stitch so much that it really called out to me to be an amazingly cozy ear warmer.

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Measures:

5.5″ / 14 cm tall x 20″ / 51 cm circumference

Gauge:

2 pattern repeats = 4″ / 10 cm

Materials needed:

  • King Cole Luxury Merino dk (100% Merino Superwash; 153 yds / 140 m; 50g, dk / #3 weight yarn) – 100 yds / 92 m in color Pewter
  • US size 6 / 4 mm knitting needles
  • Cable needle
  • Sharp tapestry needle
  • Scissors

Stitches and abbreviations used:

K: Knit.
P: Purl.
Sl wyif: Slip 1 stitch purlwise with yarn in front.
1/2 LC : Slip next stitch to cable needle purlwise and place at front of work, k2, then k1 from cable needle.
1/2 RC : Slip next 2 stitches to cable needle purlwise and place at back of work, k1, then k2 from cable needle.

Directions for Quail Cable Ear Warmer / Headband

Before beginning the ear warmer / headband, measure the circumference of the head that it’s intended for and subtract 2″ / 5 cm – that will allow the headband to fit snug. This pattern is written to fit an Adult Medium size.

  • Using Long-tail cast on method, cast on 32
  • 1 (WS): Sl wyif, k1, sl wyif, K2, p2, sl wyif × 2, p2, k2, p6, k2, p2, sl wyif x 2, p2, k2, sl wyif, k1, sl wyif
  • 2 (RS): K1, sl wyif, k1, p2, 1/2 RC, 1/2 LC, p2, k6, p2, 1/2 RC, 1/2 LC, p2, k1, sl wyif, k1
  • 3 – 6: Repeat rows 1 – 2
  • 7: Sl wyif, k1, sl wyif, k2, p6, k2, p2, sl wyif × 2, p2, k2, p6, k2, sl wyif, k1, sl wyif
  • 8: K1, sl wyif, k1, p2, k6, p2, 1/2 RC, 1/2 LC, p2, k6, p2, k1, sl wyif, k1
  • 9 – 12: Repeat rows 7 – 8
  • Repeat rows 1-12 until piece measures 20″ / 50 cm or to desired length
  • Bind off in pattern leaving a 36″ / 1 m tail for sewing
  • I highly recommend blocking your piece prior to sewing so that the cable pattern will really show up. Be sure not to block it to be longer than the length that you want your ear warmer to be.

 

Little Knit Pumpkin

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The Little Knit Pumpkin was designed because Fall was approaching and I hadn’t knit a pumpkin before. As I was playing around with ideas, more ideas came to me – how about a leaf? A soft stem? Oh! How about a curly q? So, this Little Knit Pumpkin was born. It’s quick, easy and super squishy (even my 22 year old son wants one!). You can adapt it to any size by simply casting on more or less stitches and then adapting the length to be double the length of your cast on. There is also a free printable gift tag available for gifting your pumpkin at this link.

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Measures:

3″ / 7.6 cm tall x 5″ / 12.7 cm across

Materials Needed:

Paintbox Simply DK Yarn (100% acrylic; 3.5 oz / 100 g; 302 yd / 276 m / Dk weight #3) approximately 90 yards / 83 m in color 116 (Orange)

Paintbox Simply DK Yarn (100% acrylic; 3.5 oz / 100 g; 302 yd / 276 m / Dk weight #3) approximately 30 yards / 27.5 m in color 136 (Green)

Size US 6 / 4 mm knitting needles

Poly-fil stuffing or preferred materials for stuffing the pumpkin

Tapestry needle

Measuring tape

Scissors

To view a video tutorial on how to make the Little Knit Pumpkin, click on the link below. This will take you to my YouTube tutorial. There are time stamps in the show notes section to help guide you to the section that you might need to access.

Stitches and abbreviations used:

Bind off

Ea: Each

K: Knit

K2tog: Knit two stitches together

K3tog: Knit three stitches together

KFB: Knit into the front and back of the same stitch (1 stitch increased)

Kfbf: Knit into the front, then back and then the front of the same stitch (2 stitches increased)

Long-tail cast on

P: Purl

P2tog: Purl two stitches together

Pfb: Purl into the front and the back of the same stitch

St (s): Stitch (es)

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Directions for Little Knit Pumpkin

  1. Using the long-tail cast on method, cast on 30 stitches. Be sure to leave a tail of about 12″ / 30.5 cm – 16″ / 40.6 cm for sewing later.
  2. Knit in garter stitch (knitting each row) until piece measures double what your cast on measures. (In my case, the cast on row measured 7″ / 17.8 cm, so I knit until the panel measured 14 / 35.6 cm”).
  3. Bind off knit-wise leaving a 36″ / 91.5 cm long tail.

Sewing the Little Knit Pumpkin

  1. Fold the panel in half so that the short sides meet each other.
  2. Using the shorter tail left from the cast on, sew the two short sides together.
  3. Turn piece inside out so that the seam is in the inside of the pumpkin.
  4. Using the long tail, sew around one opening using a long or running stitch so that the piece can be gathered.
  5. Gather your stitches and secure that end of the pumpkin by sewing a few more stitches. DO NOT CUT YOUR YARN
  6. Push yarn and needle through the center of the bottom (where you just gathered your stitches) to the top opening of the pumpkin.
  7. Sew half way around the top of the pumpkin using the long / running stitch as you did for the bottom.
  8. Before finishing the top, stuff the pumpkin to your desired fullness.
  9. Finish sewing the top and gather the stitches.
  10. Secure the top stitches by sewing a couple of stitches. DO NOT CUT YOUR YARN
  11. Push the needle with yarn through the center of the pumpkin from top to bottom and give a little tug (to give more shape, push the top slightly with your finger to guide the shaping).
  12. Secure the shaping by sewing a couple stitches at the bottom of the pumpkin.
  13. Moving the needle with yarn around the outside of the pumpkin, sew through the top to the bottom of the pumpkin, giving the yarn a tug as it comes out the bottom (this will create a pumpkin segment).
  14. Repeat the last step to create as many segments as you like.
  15. When you are done creating the segments, secure the yarn by sewing a few stitches at the bottom of the pumpkin.
  16. NOW, you can cut your yarn 🙂
Little Knit Pumpkin from Handmade by Stacy J

Stem Directions for Knit Pumpkin

  1. Cast on 10 stitches
  2. Work garter stitch until piece measures .75″ / 2 cm
  3. Bind off knit-wise leaving a 12″ / 30.5 cm tail
  4. Fold stem in half so that the long ends meet
  5. Sew the long sides of the stem together starting at the top and then working your way down the side. Do not sew together the bottom section of the stem, as that will be sewn to your pumpkin.
  6. Attach stem to pumpkin.

Leaf Directions for Knit Pumpkin

  1. Cast on 1 stitch leaving a 10″ / 25.4 cm tail for sewing
  2. Kfbf (3 sts)
  3. K1, kfbf, k1 (5 sts)
  4. [P1, pfb] twice, p1 (7 sts)
  5. K2, kfb, k1, kfb, k2 (9 sts)
  6. P3, pfb, p1, pfb, p3 (11 sts)
  7. Knit across
  8. P3, p2tog, p1, p2tog, p3 (9 sts)
  9. K2, k2tog, k1, k2tog, k2 (7 sts)
  10. [P1, p2tog] twice, p1 (5 sts)
  11. K1, k3tog, k1 (3 sts)
  12. Using tapestry needle, draw yarn through the three live stitches and pull to secure.
  13. Fasten off and weave in end and use the other tail to sew to your pumpkin or the Curly Q.

Curly Q Directions for Knit Pumpkin

Below are two types of directions for the Curly Qs.

Option 1 (Softer curl)

  1. Cast on 20 (You can cast on as many stitches as you like, but 20 is what I use for the pumpkin)
  2. Kfb across
  3. Bind off knit-wise

Option 2 (Tighter curl – this is the option I use for the example)

  1. Cast on 20 (this works with any multiples, so feel free to cast on as many as you like)
  2. Kfbf across
  3. Bind off knit-wise

Sew to your pumpkin, take a pic and tag me on social media @handmadebystacyj or #handmadebystacyj. I’d love to see your pumpkin!

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Southwest Sunset Blanket – Free Knit Pattern

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The inspiration of the blanket

The Southwest Sunset Blanket was inspired by the yarn that I used to make it. As an ambassador for King Cole Yarns, they sent me a sample cake of the Safari Chunky yarn. When I was playing with it, it screamed out to me “I want to be a big, squishy, rippley blanket!”

About the yarn

As I was picking out the colors, the color “Sunset” was really catching my eye. So, I ordered some and started right away. The colors are so beautiful! They have a fairly slow changing stripe with intermittent black sections that remind me of the sunsets here in Arizona. I typically refuse to work with the color black; However the sections are short enough that the black was easy to work with. Plus, it’s such a rich, beautiful black that I found myself looking forward to those sections.

If you’d like to read my review of the King Cole Safari Chunky Yarn, please click HERE.

The blanket uses Safari Chunky yarn and size US 10.5 knitting needles. As a result of using larger yarn and needles, it is very quick and simple knit!

About the blanket

The 16 stitch knitted panel is simple to memorize and works over a 2 row repeat. The points at the end are highlighted with small fringes of only 3 strands of yarn used for each fringe. It does work up fairly quickly because of the chunky yarn. The 2 row repeat is good for when you want to knit while binging your favorite tv show (or podcast, in my case!)

The blanket is sized for a 50″ x 60″ throw and the terms are written using US terminology. The stitch pattern works in multiples of 16+2, so you can customize the size to your liking. I’ve created a video to help with starting your blanket, placing the stitch markers, the bind off (this part is super important) and working with the fringe.

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If you prefer and ad free pdf that includes a chart, larger font and gift tags for gifting your blanket, you can click here to purchase off of Ravelry (or add it to your favorites or que), or you can purchase from my Etsy store. 

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Materials needed:

Size: 50″ x 60″ / 127 cm x 152.4 cm

Gauge: 13 stitches x 18 rows = 4” x 4” / 10 cm x 10 cm In stockinette stitch pattern

Pattern Difficulty level: Easy

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Stitches & Terms Used

(Pattern is written in US terms):

Bind off

K: Knit

K2tog: Knit 2 together

Kfb: Knit Into the front and back of the same stitch

Long tail cast on

P: Purl

Ssk: Slip 2 stitches one at a time knit wise; then place those 2 stitches back on left needle and knit those 2 stitches together through the back loop

Notes:

  • Stitch Pattern is worked using multiples of 16 + 2; please note that if you change the size of your blanket or knit using a gauge different than mine, your yarn quantities will vary.
  • For your first time knitting Row 2, insert a stitch marker between each * repeat. This will make keeping track of your stitches much easier.

Directions for Southwest Sunset Blanket

Click here to view the video tutorial

  • Using Long tail cast on method, cast on 178
  • Row 1 (WS): Purl
  • Row 2 (RS): K1, *kfb, k5, ssk, k2tog, k5, kfb; repeat * across to last stitch, k1

Repeat rows 1-2 until blanket measures 60″ / 152.4 cm or your desired length. Then bind off in pattern (if you need to view how to do this specific bind off, click here).

I recommend blocking your blanket prior to attaching the fringe so that your points are more prominent for attaching fringe.

Close up image of Southwest Sunset blanket from Handmade by Stacy J

Fringe

Cut three 10″ / 25.4 cm pieces of yarn for each “point” on the ends of the blanket. If you cast on 178, you’ll end up with 66 pieces.

Use 3 strands of the cut yarn with a crochet hook or tool of your choice and attach the fringe at each point.

After all points have fringe, trim to an even length throughout.

If you enjoyed this blanket, here are a few more knit patterns that are available for free to view on the website 🙂

Free knitting pattern cables and lace dishcloth pin from Handmade by Stacy J

Linked in Lace Wrap free knitting pattern Pin from Handmade by Stacy J

Wrap up In your blanket, enjoy a nap using it, then please take pictures! Please tag me on social media @handmadebystacyj or #handmadebystacyj so that I can see your beautiful blanket 🙂

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Eyelet Lace Washcloth

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The written pattern for the Eyelet Lace Washcloth can be used with the video tutorial on the “Handmade by Stacy J” YouTube channel. It‘s a beginner friendly knit pattern that only uses Knit, Purl and simple increases and decreases. There is also a checklist & chart attached to this pattern to help keep track of rows. Enjoy!

I’ve also created a baby blanket using a similar stitch and technique. To view the Ridges and Lace Baby Blanket, please click here.

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Tutorial available on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/c1ojVmZZEHM
At the bottom of this post, you will find a chart and a checklist, as well.

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Difficulty level:

Easy

Measures:

9” x 9” / Gauge not important

Stitches used:

Knit (k)

Purl (p)

Yarn Over (yo)

Slip Slip Knit (ssk)

Materials Needed:

Solid Color yarn (100% Cotton, Medium 4 weight) 60 yards in Color “Sky” Size 6 (4.00 mm) Knitting Needles
2 stitch markers (optional),
Tapestry needle and scissors

Image of Ridges and Lace Blanket using the Eyelet Lace stitch from Handmade by Stacy J

Note:

Pattern length can be adjusted by continuing to do more repeats. End with either row 5 or 13 in Pattern Repeat, then finish with “Final Row” section when you come to desired length. To adjust width, calculate the number of stitches in increments of 2.

Directions for Eyelet Lace Washcloth:


Set up Rows

Cast on 40
K across for 4 rows

Pattern

  1. Knit across
  2. (All all WS Rows) K3, p34, k3
  3. K3, *yo, ssk; rep from * until 3 sts remain, k3
  4. As row2
  5. Knit across
  6. As row2
  7. Knit across
  8. As row2
  9. Knit across
  10. As row 2
  11. K4, *yo, ssk; rep from * until 4 sts remain, k4 12. As row 2
  12. Knit across
  13. As row 2
  14. Knit across
  15. As row 2
    Rep rows 1-16 once more, then rep rows 1-13 once more

Final Rows


K across for 4 rows
Bind off knit wise and weave in ends.

Below is the chart and a pdf with a checklist to help you along with your Eyelet Lace washcloth. 🙂

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

If you prefer a printable pdf with the checklist, please feel free to download this pattern.

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Learn to Knit – Dishcloth

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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

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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

When you make your Basketweave dishcloth, please tag me social media @handmadebystacyj and #handmadebystacyj. I’d love to see them!

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Diagonal Openwork Block

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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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Zig zag rib

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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:

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

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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Ruching Block 2

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Pic of knitted Ruching Block 2 from Handmade by Stacy J

This is the knitting pattern for the Ruching block 2. These squares can be used as practice blocks or as an addition to a blanket that uses squares. Or, extend the length to make a scarf or use cotton yarn and create a dishcloth – the options are endless!

This square offers straighter edges and lays flatter then the Ruching Block 1. The ruching of this stitch pattern is created by doubling the amount of stitches in indicated rows by using a smaller needle. The ruching is then brought together by reducing the amount of stitches and then switching to larger needles.

For stitch tutorial Click HERE

For Ruching Block Option 1: Click HERE

If you’d like to see the video tutorial, you can click above or click HERE. Also, if you don’t have time to try this amazing stitch right away, there’s a Pin below that you can save to your Pinterest board.

Notes:

To obtain a cleaner edge, slip the first stitch purl wise with the yarn in front

This block is easily adaptable to any size, as the stitch pattern works in multiples of 1.

The ruching of this stitch pattern is created by doubling the amount of stitches in indicated rows by using a smaller needle. Then the ruching is then brought together by reducing the amount of stitches and then switching to larger needles.

 

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Measures:

9.5 x 9.5″ / 24 cm x 24 cm blocked

Gauge:

22 sts x 30 rows = 4″ / 10 cm in stockinette stitch

Materials needed:

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Stitches & abbreviations used:

Bind off

Cast on

Ea: each

K: Knit

K2tog: Knit 2 together

Kfb: Knit front and back

P: Purl

RS: Right Side

SM: Stitch marker

St (s): Stitch (es)

WS: Wrong side

Image of 2 folded knit Ruching blocks from Handmade by Stacy J

Directions for Ruching Block 2

With US 6 / 4 mm needles, cast on 44

  1. Knit
  2. Knit (with lockable stitch marker or scrap piece of yarn, mark this row to indicate RS)
  3. (WS): Knit
  4. (RS): Knit
  5. Knit
  6. Knit
  7. Knit
  8. Knit
  9. Knit
  10. K5, insert SM, kfb in ea st to last 5 sts, insert SM k5; (78 sts) change to smaller needles for next row
  11. K5, purl to SM, k5 
  12. Knit
  13. K5, purl to SM, k5 
  14. Knit
  15. K5, purl to SM, k5
  16. K5, k2tog to SM, k5; change to larger needles for next row

Rep rows 3 – 16 three more times slipping SM as you come to it

Rep rows 3 – 9 once more

Knit

Bind off knit wise

Please remember to tag me on your makes @handmadebystacyj and #handmadebystacyj – I’d love to see them!

Stacy J

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