Saturday Stitch: Bud Stitch

 Hello Friends,

I hope you are doing well. It has been a busy week for me and so happy to be here today for a Saturday stitch post after not posting stitch posts for a couple of weeks. Today I knitted the bud stitch. It is a fun stitch and a 12 row repeat. A nice detail to any garment and easy pattern to follow along and knit to.

Pattern:

Cast on Multiples of 6 + 5

Row 1 (RS): p5, *k1, yo, p5; rep from * to end

Row 2: k5, *p2, k5; rep from * to end

Row 3: p5, * k2, p5; rep from * to end

Repeat the last two rows once more.

Row 6: k5, *p2tog, k5; rep from * to end

Row 7: p2, *k1, yo, p5; rep from * to last 3 sts, k1, yo, p2

Row 8: k2, * p2, k5; rep from * to last 4 sts, p2, k2

Row 9: p2, *k2, p5; rep from * to last 4 sts, k2, p2

Repeat the last two rows once more.

Row 12: k2, *p2tog, k5; rep from * to last 4 sts, p2tog, k2

12 rows make up pattern

Pattern is from Knitting Bee. 

Thank you for visiting my blog today! I hope that you like this stitch and give it a try yourself! I love doing these posts because it always challenges me to learn a new stitch and along with it, I learn new knitting techniques and hope to improve my skills as a knitter.

Have a great day and stay safe!

Saturday Stitch - The Filet Net Stitch

 Hello Friends,

I hope you are doing well. I knitted the filet net stitch. It is a fun stitch to knit. It is a good stitch for market bags, shawls and blankets according to New Stitch a Day.  I can see how the loose lace pattern would be great for those market bags I see people making because it gives those holds in the fabric. I might knit one someday maybe using this stitch.

Pattern:

Cast on multiples of 3:

• Row 1: K2, *sl 2, psso, sl 1, psso, sl 1 back to main needle, yo 2x, k1; rep from * to last st, k1.
• Row 2: K3, *p1, k2; rep from * to end.

Repeat rows 1 – 2 until you have reached your desired length.

Pattern from New Stitch a Day 

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Saturday Stitch - Chain Stitch Rib

 Hello Friends,

I hope you are doing well. Today I knitted the chain stitch rib. It was a quick 4-row repeat and it is different knitting into the 3rd row down of the knit stitch on the 4th row. I watched a YouTube video linked below to understand how to knit the 4th row. It is so interesting how many techniques there are in knitting. It is fun learning more of them and seeing the result.

Pattern:

Multiple of 3 + 2

Row 1 (ws): k2 *p1, k2. Rep from * to end.
Row 2: p2 *k1, p2
Row 3: k2 *p1, k2
Row 4: p2 *knit into stitch 3 rows below next stitch on left needle, drop all sts above from left needle, p2

Pattern from The Weekly Stitch

Youtube tutorial I used from iknitwithcatfur

Thank you for stopping by the blog today! I hope that you enjoy your weekend.

Have a good day!

Saturday Stitch - Edelweiss Stitch

Hello Friends,

I hope you are doing well. Last night I knitted this edelweiss stitch found on a YouTube tutorial. The name of the stitch makes me think of the song Edelweiss from the movie The Sound of Music. I loved that song from the movie. This stitch looked so nice and I like that it is a 4 row repeat and easy to knit up and get into the pattern and you will have it memorized in no time. The pattern has a nice texture and can be used for scarves, baby clothes, and sweaters. 

Pattern:

CO multiples of 2 + 1 st

Row 1 and 3: Knit across

Row 2: K1, *p2tog, don’t drop it of left needle, k2tog*. Repeat from * to * to the end of the row.

Row 4: *p2tog, don’t drop it off the left needle, k2tog*. Repeat from * to *, ending with K1.

These four rows create the pattern. Keep knitting until the desired length is reached.

When finished, BO knitwise after a fourth row

Pattern from So woolly. I also watched her video on YouTube. It was easy to follow along and she provided good instructions.

Thank you for stopping by! I hope you liked the pattern and give this one a try. Let me know what your favourite patterns are so far and if you have any suggestions of patterns that I should learn and share.

Have a great day!

Saturday Stitch - Ladder Stitch

 Hello Friends,

I hope you are doing well. Today I knitted the ladder stitch for the stitch of the week. It is a simple pattern and it ends up looking similar to basket weave with  the squares of knit and purl. There is the row of knit stitches which separates the boxes which creates the design of the "ladder". This stitch can add some nice texture to a project. It was a quick and easy knitting pattern and fun to try out!

Pattern: 

Multiples of 8+ 5. (I cast on 13 for this swatch)

Row 1(RS): K5, *p3, k5; rep from * to end.

Row 2: P5, *k3, p5; rep from the * to end. 

Row 3 and 4: Rep the last two rows once more.

Row 5: K1, *p3, k5; rep from * to last 4 sts, p3, k1.

Row 6: P1, *k3,p5; rep from * to last 4 sts k3, p1.

Row 7 and 8: Rep the last 2 rows once more.

Rep these 8 rows.

Pattern shared from 750 Knitting Stitches - The Ultimate Knit Stitch Bible by Erika Knight.

I hope you liked today's pattern and enjoy the rest of your weekend!

Saturday Stitch: Butterfly Stitch

 Hello Friends,

I hope you are doing well. It was busy day yesterday, my family came to visit and I went to see our new house to show them, and then went shopping. I have the stitch post for today instead and will be getting back to my usual posting schedule next weekend. Today has been a lazy day knitting, relaxing, and I had time to work on this fun stitch. The butterfly stitch has such an interesting look to it and does look like a butterfly.I was a fun pattern to learn and I liked how the pattern repeats and you can learn it after awhile and watch tv or other videos in the background. I think it would add a fun design to children's sweaters or other garments.

Pattern:

Cast on multiples of 10 +7

Special abbreviation: Butterfly stitch: insert left hand needle down through the 3 loose strands below next stitch, purl the three strands together with the next stitch on the needle.

Row 1: K1, *sl5 wyif, k5, ref from * to last 6 stitches, sl5 wyif, k1

Row 2,4.8,10: purl all stitches in these rows

Row 3: rep row 1: K1, *sl5 wyif, k5, ref from * to last 6 stitches, sl5 wyif, k1

Row 5: rep row 1: K1, *sl5 wyif, k5, ref from * to last 6 stitches, sl5 wyif, k1

Row 6: P3, * Butterfly stitch, p9, rep from * to last 4 stitches, butterfly stitch, p3.

Row 7: k6, *sl5 wyif, k5, ref from * to last stitch, k1

Row 9: rep row 7: k6, *sl5 wyif, k5, ref from * to last stitch, k1

Row 11: rep row 7: k6, *sl5 wyif, k5, ref from * to last stitch, k1

Row 12: P8, * Butterfly stitch, p9, rep from * to last 9 stitches, butterfly stitch, p8.

Repeat rows 1-12

Pattern from Knitting Stitch Patterns.

I followed their excellent YouTube video tutorial by Knitting Stitch Patterns. It gave step by step video instructions on this knitting pattern. 

Thank you for visiting my blog today! Have you tried this stitch before? I hope you have a good day!

Saturday Stitch - Box Stitch

 Hello Friends,

I hope you are doing well. Saturday stitch is on a Sunday this weekend because yesterday got really busy and I didn't get to the post as planned. Today I knitted the box stitch from the book 750 Knitting Stitches by Erika Knight. It was an easy pattern. It was similar look as the basket weave pattern. I think it adds nice texture to a project.

Pattern: 

Multiples of 4 +2

Row 1: K2, *p2,k2; rep from * to end.

Row 2: P2, *k2,p2; rep from * to end.

Row 3: As row 2.

Row 4: As row 1.

Rep these 4 rows.

Pattern from 750 Knitting Stitches by Erika Knight.

Thank you for visiting my blog today. I hope that you enjoyed the stitch of the day!

Have a good day!

Saturday Stitch - Dot Stitch

Hello Friends,

I hope you are doing well. Today I knitted the dot stitch. It was a very simple pattern, fun to knit, and it looks so nice. It would add a nice texture to hats and other garments.

Pattern:

Cast on multiples of 4 +3

Row 1 (RS): K1, *p1,k3; rep from * to last 2 sts, p1,k1.

Row 2: Purl.

Row 3: *K3, p1; rep from * to last 3 sts, k3.

Row 4: Purl.

Repeat these 4 rows.

Pattern from 750 Knitting Stitches - The Ultimate Knit Stitch Bible by Erika Knight.

Thank you for visiting today! 

Saturday Stitch - Open Honeycomb

Hello Friends,

I hope you are doing well. Today I tried out knitting the open honeycomb stitch. I learned a new skill knitting this stitch: the Twist 2 back (T2B) and the Twist 2 Front (T2F). This pattern was fun and once I got into the rhythm of the T2B/F it got better. I can see some mistakes in the knitting towards the left, but it was a new learning experience. I really love the parts that I did right and this this would add such an interesting design to any garment. Would be so cute in yellow for the honeycomb, sadly I didn't have any yellow yarn today.

Pattern:

Multiples of 4 + 1

• Row 1: (Right Side): 1 edge st *T2B, T2F; rep from * to last st, 1 edge st.
• Row 2: Purl.
• Row 3: Knit.
• Row 4: Purl.
• Row 5: 1 edge st, *T2F, T2B; rep from * to last st, 1 edge st; rep from * to end.
• Row 6: Purl.
• Row 7: Knit.
• Row 8: Purl.

Repeat rows 1-8 until you have reached your desired length.

Pattern from New Stitch a Day

Have you knitted this stitch before? Let me know if you decide to give this one a try!

Have a good day!

Saturday Stitch: Garter Stitch Steps

Hello Friends,

I hope you are doing well. Today I knitted the garter stitch steps knitting stitch. This one has a nice diagonal purl texture to it. It would add an interesting design to a garment and is a 16 row pattern. It was fun to knit up today.

Pattern:

Row 1 and all odd rows(RS): knit

Rows 2 and 4: *k4, p4; rep from *

Rows 6 and 8: k2, *p4, k4; rep from *, end p4, k2

Rows 10 and 12: *p4, k4; rep from *

Rows 14 and 16: p2, *k4, p4, rep from *, end k4, p2

Repeat these 16 rows.

Pattern from Knitting on the net


Thank you for visiting my blog today and I hope you give today's stitch a try! Let me know if you have tried it.

Saturday Stitch: Check Stitch

Hello Friends,

I hope you are doing well. Today I tried out the check stitch from the book 750 Knitting Stitches by Erika Knight. I liked this simple 8 row repeat pattern. It was relaxing to knit this one up today. I like the outcome and it would add nice texture to projects.

Pattern:

Multiples of 4 + 2

• Row 1: K2, *p2, k2; rep from * to end.
• Row 2: P2, * k2, p2; rep from * to end.
• Row 3: K2, *p2, k2; rep from * to end.
• Row 4: P2, * k2, p2; rep from * to end.
• Row 5: P2, * k2, p2; rep from * to end.
• Row 6: K2, *p2, k2; rep from * to end.
• Row 7: P2, * k2, p2; rep from * to end.
• Row 8: K2, *p2, k2; rep from * to end.
Repeat rows 1-8 until you have reached your desired length.
Pattern from New Stitch a Day

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Saturday Stitch: Eyelet Mock Cable Ribbing

Hello Friends,

I hope you are doing well. Today I knitted the eyelet mock cable ribbing. It was an easy to follow 4 row repeat.I liked knitting this pattern and found it relaxing getting into the rhythm of knitting it.  I think it looks really pretty and would add a nice design to knitted garments.

Pattern:

Multiples of 5 + 2

Row 1 (RS): P2, *sl 1 purlwise, k2, psso, p2; rep from * to end.
Row 2: K2, *p1, yo, p1, k2; rep from * to end.
Row 3: P2, *k3, p2; rep from * to end.
Row 4: K2, *p3, k2; rep from * to end.

Repeat these 4 rows

Pattern from New Stitch a Day

Thank you for visiting today I hope you like the stitch pattern shared and let me know if you try it out. Please join me on Saturdays when I try out different patterns and knitting techniques for Saturday Stitch. 

Lace Rib Panel - Saturday Stitch

Hello Friends,

I hope you are doing well. Today I tried out the lace rib panel found in the book 750 Knitting Stitches by Erika Knight. It is a really pretty and simple 7 stitch and 4 row repeat. I like how it turned out and love the detail of the pattern. I can see adding this pattern to garments as a nice detail or to bags or scarves. I decided that I will be making a bookmark out of today's stitch. I have make other bookmarks before and they are fun and quick projects to knit and they can make great gifts too.

Pattern for Lace rib panel:

7 sts on background of rev st st

Row 1 (RS): P1, yo, skpo, k1, k2tog, yo, p1

Row 2: K1,p5,k1

Row 3: P1,k1,yo,sk2po,yo,k1,p1

Row 4: K1,p5,k1

Rep these 4 rows

Pattern from 750 Knitting Stitches.

Thank you for visiting my blog today and let me know if you have tried out this pattern before.