I chose a simple stitch pattern this week.  It’s a seed stitch check that is 5 stitches of stockinette stitch and 5 stitches of seed stitch.  This is one repeat of the pattern across and 1 and a half repeats long. Notice the difference in the gauge for the seed stitch as compared to the… Continue reading Knit Stitch Pattern Saturday

The stitch pattern that I have today is called Undulating Waves from Knit Stitch Dictionary by Debbie Tomkies. This swatch is knit on U.S. Size 7 needles using a worsted weight yarn.  This is a 37 stitch pattern plus 6 edge stitches.  I cast on 1 width of the pattern and repeated the 14 rows… Continue reading Knit Stitch Pattern Saturday

This week I explored another type of diamond pattern.  This one is created over 17 stitches and uses yarn overs with knit 2 together and slip, slip, knit decreases to outline the stockinette stitch diamond. I added 8 stitches on each side of the pattern to create my swatch, the outer 2 stitches are in… Continue reading Knit Stitch Pattern Saturday

I could not resist swatching another stitch pattern from Moira and Anna Ravenscroft’s Book.  This one is named Double Twill and it knit up quickly.  It is a simple combination of knit and purl stitches that creates a wonderful pattern and texture. This sample is 2 repeats of the 18 stitch pattern across and one… Continue reading Knit Stitch Pattern Saturday

This week’s knit swatch is a lovely pattern called Carmarthen Ridge Stitch from a book entitled Reversible Knitting Stitches by Moira and Anna Ravenscroft.  I’ts a simple 4 stitch repeat over 12 rows.  For my sample, I cast on 22 stitches on U.S. Size 7 knitting needles using a worsted weight cotton yarn.  I did… Continue reading Knit Stitch Pattern Saturday

This stitch pattern is a new favorite.  An open diamond shape using only knit and purl stitches to create an interesting design. The pattern is a 16 stitch repeat plus 1 stitch at the end.  This is 2 repeats.  I cast on 33 stitches on U.S. Size 7 needles with a worsted weight yarn and… Continue reading Knit Stitch Pattern Saturday

Here is a knit lace pattern that is simple with only an 8 row repeat over 11 stitches.  It is called King Charles Lace. The center 11 stitches are the pattern forming a diamond shape with a curved outer edge.  For my swatch, I cast on 25 stitches and worked a stockinette stitch over 5… Continue reading Knit Stitch Pattern Saturday

Broken rib or Mistake Rib, I’ve seen this stitch called both.  It’s a favorite of mine.  I use it in lots of scarves and hats.  This is a bulky weight yarn and will be a nice warm scarf. Work this pattern over an odd number of stitches divisible by 4 plus 1.  K2, P2, and… Continue reading Knit Stitch Pattern Saturday

This knitting stitch pattern is called the Pebbled Stitch.  It’s a 4 row repeat worked over an odd number of stitches.  Every other row is a knit one, slip one which gives the fabric a nice texture and interesting appearance. I first used this stitch pattern in my dress dishcloth Let’s go to London. I… Continue reading Stitch Pattern Saturday

This is Week 4 of Stitch Pattern Saturday.  This week I knit the stitch pattern used in the Plymouth Yarn 8 hour Baby Blanket Book.  I finished a blanket using this stitch pattern recently.  I love the ease of stitching this pattern.  Here’s the stats on my swatch: This pattern is a 4 stitch repeat. … Continue reading Knit Stitch Pattern Saturday