Stitch by stitch - Honeycomb (flat and round knitting)
Introduction
Today, I'm introducing you to a very trendy stitch: the Honeycomb stitch. It's one of the mosaic stitches, also known as slipped stitches. This stitch, with its unique, textured pattern, is ideal for adding dimension to your knits.
Explanation of the point
Honeycomb stitch is created by combining knit stitches, purl stitches, and slipped stitches. The pattern resembles a beehive, hence its name.
Honeycomb stitch in flat knitting
To knit the Honeycomb stitch flat, you will need a number of stitches that is a multiple of 8.
Follow these steps:
- Knit 2 stitches.
- On the wrong side of the work, slip 4 stitches as if you were purling them.
- Knit 2 stitches.
- Repeat these steps until the end of the row.
Honeycomb Stitch Knitting in the Round
To knit the Honeycomb stitch in the round, you will need a number of stitches that is a multiple of 6. Follow these steps:
Rows 1 - 2: Using C1, knit. (14 sts)
Line 3: Use C2, k2, sl wyib × 2, k6, sl
wyib × 2, k2.
Line 4: Use C2, p2, sl wyif × 2, p6, sl wyif
× 2, p2.
Lines 5 - 8: Repeat lines 3 - 4.
Rows 9 - 10: Repeat rounds 1 - 2.
Line 11: Use C2, k6, sl wyib × 2, k6.
Line 12: Use C2, p6, sl wyif × 2, p6.
Lines 13 - 16: Repeat lines 11 - 12.
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