The Little Shell Pattern is an easy stitch pattern to learn. It’s worked in multiples of 7 stitches + 2 over a 4-row repeat, which also makes it easy to memorize. This stitch uses only a variation of knits and purls, which creates a beautiful pattern of little shells separated by columns of eyelets and stockinette stitch. This would be a wonderful stitch to use for a hat, trim on a sweater or a scarf!
A video tutorial is included to demonstrate how to create this stitch. You’ll also find a chart and a downloadable PDF (look for the blue “PDF Download button) of this stitch at the bottom of this post.
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In this tutorial, I’m going to show you how to knit extended openwork stitches. These stitches are absolutely gorgeous with the lace a cabling effect. This stitch contains knitting (no purls here!) only and works over a four row repeat. This stitch is also reversible! Extended openwork stitches would be a great to use for a cowl, a scarf or as a fun accent to a sweater or cardigan
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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)
King Cole Baby DK yarn in color Silver (#1711), approximately 25 yds (To find your local store that stocks King Cole yarns, here is the stockist finder link; Or, if you need to shop online, here is LoveCrafts link)
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
Front view of Double Eyelet Rib
Back View of Double Eyelet Rib
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
Here’s a pin for your Pinterest board 🙂
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.
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!
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.
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
Here’s a pin for your Pinterest board 🙂
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
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!
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
Here’s a pin for your Pinterest board 🙂
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
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!
The Checkerboard Lace Stitch Pattern is a stitch pattern that requires a little concentration. However, the chart that accompanies the written directions will make it easier for you. The Checkerboard Lace stitch pattern in worked in multiples of 10 + 4 over 20 rows. Written directions are below, as well as a chart and a link to the video tutorial.
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I do hope you found this tutorial helpful. If you have any stitches are that giving you fits, please feel free to email me with your suggestions – I absolutely love making tutorials from requests. Also, please remember to tag me @handmadebystacyj with your makes!
Chinese Lace is a beautiful lace stitch that is worked over 12 stitches and 24 rows. I have been intrigued by this pattern for as long as I’ve been knitting and decided to jump in and learn it. Then, a tutorial was born because I just HAD to share it with you!
This pattern does require concentration, but once you get the hang of it, it isn’t very difficult. Please join me as I show you how to create this beautiful lace pattern with step by step instructions.
For your reference, written directions and chart are below. There is also a video tutorial link for you to view for this stitch that is available at the box below and at the bottom of this post.
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I hope you’ve enjoyed learning this stitch as much as I did! And, as always, thank you so much for supporting me on my yarny journeys! Please remember to tag me @handmadebystacyj so that I can see your makes – I love seeing them!
The Vandyke Lace Panel is a very simple knit panel that is worked over 9 stitches and 8 rows on a background of Stockinette Stitch. Join me as I show you step by step how to create this beautiful lace panel. It creates a gorgeous panel that can be used in so many ways – shawls, scarves, garments, blankets….I could go on. I just love this stitch!
Written directions are below, as well as a chart and a video tutorial.
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The Lace Rib Panel is a great way to get started if you haven’t knit lace before. The Lace Rib Panel is worked over 7 stitches and 4 rows – easy peasy, right? The video shows you step by step how to work the stitch which is really beautiful! (Oh! And, I apologize ahead of time. When you listen to the background, my little dog was snoring ?).
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Difficulty level:
Easy
Stitches used:
Knit (k)
Purl (p)
Yarn Over (yo)
Here’s a pin for your Pinterest board 🙂
Special Stitches used:
Skpo: Slip, knit, pass over (slip one stitch purl wise, knit the next st, then pass slipped stitch over – one stitch decreased)
Sk2po: Slip, k2tog, pass over (slip one st purlwise, knit next 2 stitches together, then pass slipped stitch over – 2 stitches decreased)
