At first glance this stitch looks quite fiddly and difficult but, working with only one yarn at a time makes it much easier than it looks.
Category: Knitting Stitches
Knitting Stitches – Instructions for all sorts of knitting stitches.
Discover new stitches with our collection of common and unusual stitches. Use them to make your next project your own! Don’t forget to swatch, in order to ensure your tension is correct.
Our patterns and instructions are simply written and most are easy. All have links to kits or materials that you may like. Check out our free Printable Craft Accessories too!
We used ColourSpun yarns to make our swatches, so that you can see how the stitch patterns and yarns work together.
Check back often, we have a growing range of stitches for you.
ColourSpun in Stitches – Knit Fishtail Lace
As the name implies, this pattern looks like little fish tails in a chevron.
ColourSpun in Stitches – Jacquard Stitch
This stitch produces a fairly tight fabric that starts with a lovely scalloped edge at the cast on.
ColourSpun in Stitches – Holey Knitting
The instructions here are for a very easy lace pattern that has only 1 pattern row which is worked on every row. It results in a fabric with vertical ridges joined by lacy holes.
ColourSpun in Stitches – Berry Stitch
Worked over a multiple of 4 stitches and 4 rows, this Berry Stitch has a fabulous knobbly texture. There are more versions of this stitch, one of which is used on the Berries Blanket – find it in the Patterns and Instructions section of our online shop.
ColourSpun in Stitches – Waffle Stitch
This very easy stitch creates an even texture that resembles waffles – and who can resist those. It is great for blankets, cushions, mats, scarves, dish cloths…
ColourSpun in Stitches – Knit Ombre
There are many ways to produce ombré or gradient knitting. Produce lovely effects using a colour range from light to dark.
ColourSpun in Stitches – Herringbone Stitch
This stitch produces a very tight fabric so I suggest that you use a size bigger needles than you normally would for the yarn you are going to use. Herringbone stitch will make a very warm garment or a lovely handbag.
ColourSpun in Stitches – Bubble Stitch
A lovely textured stitch pattern that looks completely different but equally as good front and back.
Dimple Stitch
This is a lovely textured, double sided stitch that is perfect for scarves or blankets.
ColourSpun in Stitches – Broderie Anglaise
A beautiful eyelet stitch that resembles Broderie Anglaise embroidered fabric. Its perfect for soft, feminine knits and for babies.
ColourSpun in Stitches – Knit Aster Stitch
Aster Stitch is such a pretty, summery stitch that looks a lot more complicated than it is. It resembles flowers, framed by garter stitch and is perfect for throws, scarves, shawls and also makes a very interesting border for plain knitting.