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How to knit the Pillar Stitch

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The Pillar Stitch is a beautiful ribbed knit stitch. The ribbing creates an interesting texture with very little stretch. This would be a great to use for a dishcloth, scarf or a blanket! This stitch is worked in stitch multiples of 2 over a 2 row repeat.

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Materials needed

(listed below is what I used to create the sample of the stitch pattern)

To view the video tutorial of how to knit the Pillar Stitch, please click on the video above or visit: https://youtu.be/75OjI3-o_eI
Front view of how to knit the pillar stitch from Handmade by Stacy J
Front view of Pillar Stitch
Back view of how to knit the pillar stitch from Handmade by Stacy J
Back view of Pillar stitch

Stitches and abbreviations used

K: Knit

P: Purl

RS: Right side

Rep: Repeat

St (s): Stitch (es)

WS: Wrong side

Yo: Yarn over

How to knit the Pillar Stitch from Handmade by Stacy J
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Notes:

  • Stitch is worked in multiples of 2

Directions for the Pillar Stitch:

  • Row 1 (WS): Purl
  • Row 2 (RS): K1, *yo, k2, pass yo over k2; rep * to last st, k1

Repeat rows 1-2 to desired length.

If you’d like to check out a couple other fun stitches, here are a few. Simply click on the image to be directed to the stitch tutorial page.

I hope you enjoyed learning this stitch as much as I did. Please tag me @handmadebystacyj when posting on social media – I’d love to see your makes!

Stacy J

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How to knit the Waffle Stitch

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The Waffle Stitch is a beautiful ribbed knit stitch. The ribbing creates an interesting texture with wonderful stretch that would be a great to use for a dishcloth, scarf or a slouchy beanie. It would also look great as a cuff for a sleeve or the ribbing of a hat! This stitch is worked in stitch multiples of 3 + 1 over a 4 row repeat.

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Materials needed

(listed below is what I used to create the sample of the stitch pattern)

To view the video tutorial of how to knit the Waffle Stitch, please click on the video above or visit: https://youtu.be/tz8AHmZWNrE
Front view of how to knit the waffle stitch from Handmade by Stacy J
Front view of the Waffle Stitch
Back side of the Waffle stitch from Handmade by Stacy J
Back side of the Waffle stitch

Stitches and abbreviations used

K: Knit

P: Purl

RS: Right side

Rep: Repeat

WS: Wrong side

How to knit the Waffle Stitch pin from Handmade by Stacy J
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Notes:

  • Stitch is worked in multiples of 3 + 1

Directions for the Waffle Stitch:

  • Row 1 (RS): P1, *k2,p1; rep * to end
  • Row 2 (WS): K1, *p2, k1; rep * to end
  • Row 3: As row 1
  • Row 4: Knit

Repeat rows 1-4 to desired length.

If you’d like to check out a couple other fun stitches, here are a few. Simply click on the image to be directed to the stitch tutorial page.

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Double Eyelet Rib

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The Double Eyelet Rib is a beautiful, lacy ribbing knit stitch. The lace ribbing creates a light fabric with wonderful stretch that would be a great to use for a dishcloth, scarf or a slouchy beanie. This stitch is worked in stitch multiples of 7 + 2 over a 4 row repeat.

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Materials needed

(listed below is what I used to create the sample of the stitch pattern)

To view the video tutorial of how to knit the Double Eyelet Rib, please click on the video above or visit: https://youtu.be/1q5ob8Iti_Y

Stitches and abbreviations used

K: Knit

K2tog: Knit 2 stitches together

P: Purl

RS: Right side

Skpo: Slip, knit, pass slipped stitch over – Slip next stitch purlwise to right hand needle, knit the next stitch, slip the slipped stitch from right hand needle over the knit stitch just worked.

St(s): Stitch (es)

Rep: Repeat

WS: Wrong side

Yo: Yarn over

How to knit the Double Eyelet Rib from Handmade by Stacy J
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Notes:

  • Stitch is worked in multiples of 7 + 2; for the YouTube video I cast on 30

Directions for the Double Eyelet Rib:

  • Row 1 (RS): P2, *k5, p2; rep * to end
  • Row 2 (WS): K2, *p5, k2; rep * to end
  • Row 3: P2, *k2tog, yo, k1, yo, skpo, p2; rep * to end
  • Row 4: As row 2

Repeat rows 1-4 to desired length.

If you’d like to check out a couple other fun rib stitches, here are a few. Simply click on the image to be directed to the stitch tutorial page.

Zig zag rib stitch image from Handmade by Stacy J
Diagonal Garter Rib

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Diagonal Knot Stitch

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The Diagonal Knot Stitch is an interesting stitch that creates it’s diagonal effect by making knots. As a result, that knots adds interest and create a lovely airy, yet dense fabric that would be a great to use for a dishcloth, scarf or a slouchy beanie. This stitch is worked in stitch multiples of 3 + 1 over a 6 row repeat.

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Here’s a pin for your Pinterest board 🙂

Materials needed

(listed below is what I used to create the sample of the stitch pattern)

Stitches and abbreviations used

K: Knit

P: Purl

RS: Right side

St(s): Stitch (es)

Rep: Repeat

WS: Wrong side

Special stitch used:

Mk: Make knot – Purl 3 stitches together leaving the stitches on needle, yarn over, then purl same 3 stitches together again

Notes:

  • Stitch is worked in multiples of 3 + 1; for the YouTube video I cast on 22

Directions for the Diagonal Knot Stitch:

  • Row 1 and every RS row: Knit
  • Row 2 (WS): *Mk; rep * across to last st, p1
  • Row 4: P2, *Mk; rep * to last 2 sts, p2
  • Row 6: P1, *Mk; rep * to end

Repeat rows 1-6 to desired length and then bind off in pattern.

If you enjoyed this stitch, here are a few more stitches to check out 🙂

How to knit the Double Eyelet Rib from Handmade by Stacy J
How to knit the Waffle Stitch pin from Handmade by Stacy J

 

I hope you enjoyed learning this stitch as much as I did. Please tag me @handmadebystacyj when posting on social media – I’d love to see your makes!

Stacy J

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Quail Cable Stitch

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The Quail Cable Stitch is an interesting cable fabric. It can be used for all-over pattern knitting, or as a fun detail to add to a project. It works in multiples of 18+3 over a 12 row repeat. Below are the written directions, a chart and a video for your reference. The video walks you through how to use the Quail Cable stitch while making a head band / ear warmer. To see the free pattern for that project, click HERE.

Below there is a video that shows how to make the ear warmer, but it also shows to make the cable stitch. There are time stamps, as well, to help you along.

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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.

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Directions for Quail Cable Stitch

  • 1 (WS): K3, *p2, sl wyif × 2, p2, k3, p6, k3; rep * to end.
  • 2 (RS): *P3, k6, p3, 1/2 RC, 1/2 LC; rep * to last 3 sts, p3.
  • 3 – 6: Repeat rows 1 – 2.
  • 7: K3, *p6, k3, p2, sl wyif × 2, p2, k3; rep * to end.
  • 8: *P3, 1/2 RC, 1/2 LC, p3, k6; rep * to last 3 sts, p3.
  • 9 – 12: Repeat rows 7 – 8.

If you love this stitch, why not try making a head band / ear warmer with it? For a free pattern click HERE.

Chart for how to knit the quail cable Ear Warmer / headband from Handmade by Stacy J

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Baby Cable & Garter Ridges

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The Baby Cable & Garter Ridges is a simple cable stitch that creates a beautiful pattern with loads of texture and interest. It’s worked in multiples of 25 stitches and uses a Cable 4 Front stitch, and as a result adds interest and creates a lovely dense fabric that would be a great to use for a sweater, hat, scarf or a blanket.

There is a knitting chart below for reference, as well as a video link above to help you.

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Materials needed

(listed below is what I used to create the sample of the stitch pattern)

Stitches and abbreviations used

K: Knit

P: Purl

RS: Right side

St(s): Stitch (es)

C4F: Cable 4 Front – slip next 2 sts from left hand needle to cable needle, hold to front, k2 from left hand needle, then k2 from cable needle

Rep: Repeat

WS: Wrong side

X: Times (example: 3x = 3 times)

Pin for how to knit the Baby Cable and Garter Ridges stitch from Handmade by Stacy J
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Notes:

  • If you’d like to minimize the gap from the cable, try giving the yarn a light tug on the stitch afterward to close up the gap a little bit.

Directions for Baby Cable and Garter Ridges Stitch:

  • Row 1 (RS): *P9, k4, p12; rep * to end
  • Row 2 (WS): *[P3, k1] 3x, p4, k1, [p3, k1] 2x; rep * to end
  • Row 3: *[P1, k3] 2x, p1, c4f, [p1, k3] 3x; rep * to end
  • Row 4: As row 2

Repeat rows 1-4 to desired length and then bind off in pattern.

If you enjoyed learning this stitch, here are a few more that are available to view on the website 🙂

How to knit the Double Eyelet Rib from Handmade by Stacy J
Pin of Quail Cable Stitch from Handmade by Stacy J
Knitting chart that shows how to knit the Baby Cable and Garter Ridges stitch from Handmade by Stacy J

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Stacy J

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Horn Cable – How to knit

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The Horn Cable is a fairly simple cable stitch that uses two 4-stitch cables to create an interesting fabric. It’s worked over a panel of 16 stitches with a background of reverse stockinette and uses Cable 4 front and back stitches to create a dense fabric. This stitch would be a lovely stitch pattern to use for a sweater, hat, scarf and / or a blanket.

There is a chart below for reference, as well as a video link above to help you. And, if you’d like to see a fun time-lapse video I made while working on this stitch, simply scroll to the very bottom of this post.

 

 

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Materials needed

(listed below is what I used to create the sample of the Horn Cable stitch pattern)

  • Paintbox Yarns Simply DK yarn in color Light Grey (#104), approximately 21 yds
  • Size 6 / 4 mm knitting needles
  • Cable needle
  • 2 stitch markers (optional)

Stitches and abbreviations used

K: Knit

P: Purl

PB1: Purl through the back loop

RS: Right side

St(s): Stitch (es)

C4b: Cable 4 back – slip next 2 sts from left hand needle to cable needle, hold to back, k2 from left hand needle, then k2 from cable needle

C4f: Cable 4 front – slip next 2 sts from left hand needle to cable needle, hold to front, k2 from left hand needle, then k2 from cable needle

WS: Wrong side

X: Times (example: 3x = 3 times)

Notes:

  • To make this stitch a little easier and to keep track of the panel, try inserting stitch markers between panels. This way it’s easier not to not get confused as to where the background of reverse stockinette section and the cable panel is.
  • To help minimize the gap of the cable, I give a light tug on the stitch afterward and it helps to close up the gap a bit.
Pin of the knitted Horn Cable from Handmade by Stacy J
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Directions

(worked over panel of 16 sts with background of reverse stockinette). Directions are for the cable panel only.

  • Row 1 (RS): K4, c4b, c4f, k4
  • Row 2 and all WS rows: Purl
  • Row 3: K2, c4b, k4, c4f, k2
  • Row 5: C4b, k8, c4f
  • Row 6: Purl

Repeat rows 1-6 to desired length.

Chart showing how to knit the Horn Cable stitch created by Handmade by Stacy J

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Fudge Swirl Cable

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The Fudge Swirl Cable might be exactly what you’re looking for If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to knit cables. It looks complex, but it’s actually a fairly simple cable stitch. It uses ribbing to create an interesting fabric and is worked over a panel of 18 stitches. The panel is worked over a background of reverse stockinette and uses a 8 Stitch Left Purl Cross stitch. The Fudge Swirl Cable creates a dense fabric that would be a lovely stitch pattern to use for a sweater, hat, scarf or a blanket.

To help you along with learning this stitch, there is a chart below for reference, a video link is also at the top of this post to help you with the 8 stitch Left Purl Cross (8-st LPC).

 

 

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Materials needed

(listed below is what I used to create the sample of the stitch pattern)

  • Paintbox Yarns Simply DK yarn in color Light Grey (#104), approximately 45 yds
  • Size 6 / 4 mm knitting needles
  • Cable needle
  • 2 stitch markers (optional)

Stitches and abbreviations used

K: Knit

P: Purl

RS: Right side

St(s): Stitch (es)

8-st LPC: 8 Stitch Left Purl Cross – slip next 3 sts from left hand needle to cable needle, hold to front, k3 and p2 from left hand needle, then k3 from cable needle

WS: Wrong side

X: Times (example: 3x = 3 times)

Notes:

  • I find it easier to follow the pattern by inserting stitch markers between panels. By doing this, the markers help me to not get confused and see where the background of reverse stockinette section begins and ends, as well as where the cable panel is.
  • To help minimize the gap of the cable, I give a light tug on the stitch afterward to close it up a bit

Directions:

This stitch is worked over a panel of 18 stitches with a background of reverse stockinette stitch. For the example, I cast on 38 for a 10 stitch background of reverse stockinette stitch on each side of the panel.

Directions are for the cable panel only.

To see how to do the 8-st LPC, click here or scroll to the top of this post.

  • Row 1 (RS): [K3, p2] 3x, k3
  • Row 2 and all WS rows: P3, [k2, p3] 3x
  • Row 3: As row 1
  • Row 5: K3, p2, 8-st LPC, p2, k3
  • Row 7: 8-st LPC, p2, 8-st LPC
  • Row 9: As row 5
  • Row 11: As row 7
  • Row 13: As row 5
  • Row 15: As row 7
  • Row 17: As row 5
  • Rows 19, 21, 23, 25 & 27: As row 1
  • Row 28: As row 2

Continue repeating rows 1-28 of the stitch pattern until you get to your desired length. For consistency, I bound off after completing row 19 and then bound off on WS as pattern.

Stitch chart showing how to knit the Fudge Swirl Cable from Handmade by Stacy J

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Stacy J

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Four-section Cable

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The Four-section Cable is a simple cable stitch that uses ribbing to create an interesting fabric. It’s worked over a panel of 7 stitches and has a background of reverse stockinette. It uses a Twist 7 Back Rib stitch that creates a dense fabric that would be a lovely stitch pattern to use for a sweater, hat, scarf or a blanket.

There is a chart below for reference, as well as a video tutorial.

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Materials needed

Listed below is what I used to create the sample of the stitch pattern

Stitches and abbreviations used:

K: Knit

P: Purl

PB1: Purl through the back loop

St(s): Stitch (es)

T7B rib: Twist 7 Back Rib – slip next 4 sts from left hand needle to cable needle, hold to back, k1, p1, k1 from left hand needle, [p1, k1] two times from cable needle

X: times (Example: 3x – 3 times)

Notes:

  • I find it easier to insert stitch markers between panels, so as not to get confused to where the background of reverse stockinette section is
  • To help minimize the gap of the cable, I give a light tug on the stitch afterward to close it up a bit
Pin for the Four-section cable from Handmade by Stacy J
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Directions for the Four-section cable panel:

Worked over a panel of 7 stitches with a background of reverse stockinette stitch; the directions below are for the panel only.

  • 1 (RS): K1, [p1, k1] 3x
  • 2: PB1, [k1, PB1] 3x
  • 3: T7B rib
  • 4: As row 2
  • Repeat rows 1-2 three more times

Repeat rows 1-10 to desired length (for consistency, I bound off after completing row 4), then bind off as pattern

Chart for how to knit the Four-section cable from Handmade by Stacy J

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Stacy J

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Medallion Seed Stitch Cable

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The Medallion Seed Stitch Cable is worked on a panel of 13 stitches with a background of reverse stockinette over 16 rows. The cables have a lovely stockinette that frame a seed stich insert. It creates a dense fabric that would be a lovely stitch pattern to use for a sweater, hat, scarf or a blanket.

There is a chart below for reference

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Materials needed

Listed below is what I used to create the sample of the stitch pattern

Stitches and abbreviations used

C6B: Cable 6 Back – slip 3 sts from left hand needle to cable needle, hold to back, knit 3 from left hand needle, then knit 3 from cable needle

C6F: Cable 6 Front – slip 3 sts from left hand needle to cable needle, hold to front, knit 3 from left hand needle, then knit 3 from cable needle

K: Knit

P: Purl

Notes:

  • I find it easier to insert stitch markers between panels, so as not to get confused to where the background of reverse stockinette section is
  • To help minimize the gap of the cable, I give a light tug on the stitch afterward to close it up a bit

Directions for the Medallion Seed Stitch Cable

  • 1 (RS): K4, [p1, k1] 3 times, k3
  • 2: P3, [k1, p1] 4 times, p2
  • 3: As row 1
  • 4: As row 2
  • 5: C6F, k1, C6B
  • 6, 8 & 10: Purl
  • 7, 9 & 11: Knit
  • 12: Purl
  • 13: C6B, k1, C6F
  • 14: As row 2
  • 15: As row 1
  • 16: As row 2

Repeat rows 1-16 to desired length, then bind off as pattern

Chart for how to knit the Medallion Seed Stitch Cable from Handmade by Stacy J

I hope you enjoyed learning this stitch as much as I did. Please tag me @handmadebystacyj when posting on social media – I’d love to see your makes!

Stacy J

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