Saturday Stitch: Waffle Ribs

Every Saturday I will share with you a new stitch.
Today’s stitch is: Waffle Ribs

Easy knitting stitch with ribs consisting of small stockinette and reverse stockinette sections. Ribs are separated by single seed stitch chains. Great on a scarf, cowl or sweater.
You need a stitch number multiple of 6 + 7 + 2 edge stitches. Repeat the pattern between the * as many times as you like.

Instructions:

Row 1, 3, 5: edge st, k2, * p1, k1, p1, k3; repeat from * to last 6 sts, p1, k1, p1, k2, edge st
Row 2, 4, 6: edge st, p2, k3, * p3, k3; repeat from * to last 3 sts, p2, edge st
Row 7: edge st, p2, * p1, k1, p4; repeat from * to last 6 sts, p1, k1, p3, edge st
Row 8: edge st, knit across to last st, edge st

Repeat rows 1 through 8.

Difficulty level: Easy

Saturday Stitch: Raised Ribs

Every Saturday I will share with you a new stitch.
Today’s stitch is: Raised Ribs

An easy knitting stitch with narrow raised stockinette ribs and garter stitch borders. Makes a nice decorative rib for a sweater.
You need a stitch number multiple of 6 + 7 + 2 edge stitches. Repeat the pattern between the * as many times as you like.

Instructions:

Row 1: edge st, k3, * p1, k5; repeat from * to last 5 sts, p1, k3, edge st
Row 2: edge st, p2, k2, * k1, p3, k2; repeat from * to last 4 sts, k1, p2, edge st

Repeat rows 1 through 2.

Difficulty level: Easy

Saturday Stitch: Daisy Stitch

Every Saturday I will share with you a new stitch.
Today’s stitch is: Daisy Stitch

This Daisy stitch is a beautiful stitch that would work up well when making a sweater. It would also be a good choice as a knitting pattern when making a child’s dress.

Instructions

Multiple of 10 + 8.

Special Abbreviation: Make daisy =  insert needle in loop 3 rows below the 2nd st on left needle, draw up a loop, K2, draw 2nd loop through same st, k2, draw 3rd loop through same st.

1st, 3rd, and 5th rows: Knit
2nd, 4th, and 6th rows: Purl.
7th row:  K2, make daisy, *k6, make daisy; rep from * to last 2 sts, k2.
8th row: P2, *[p2 tog,  p1] twice, p2tog,  p5; rep from * to last 9 sts, [p2tog, p1] twice, p2tog, p1.
9th, 11th, and 13th rows: Knit.
10th, 12th, and 14th rows: Purl.
15th row:  K6, *k1, make daisy, k5; rep from * to last 2 sts, k2.
16th row: P2, *p5 [p2tog, p1] twice, p2 tog; rep from * to last 6 sts, p6.

Repeat rows 1 – 16


Difficulty level: Medium

Saturday Stitch: Zig Zag Stockinette Stitch

Every Saturday I will share with you a new stitch.
Today’s stitch is: Zig Zag Stockinette Stitch

This is a variation of the traditional twisted stockinette stitch. Similar to the regular twisted stitch, the right side rows are knit through the back loop. However, to create the zigzag effect in this variation, the stitches on the wrong side rows are worked as they appear (simply purled the regular way).

The twisted stockinette stitch and its variations create a thick, stable and durable fabric and are especially suitable for homeware projects (pillows,throws etc) or great for accessories such as handbags. 

You can use any number of stitches + 2 edge stitches.

Instructions:

Row 1: edge st, knit across through back loop to last st, edge st
Row 2: edge st, purl across to last st, edge st

Repeat rows 1 and 2.

Difficulty level: Easy

Saturday Stitch: Mosaic Diamonds

Every Saturday I will share with you a new stitch.
Today’s stitch is: Mosaic Diamonds

Rows of large moss stitch diamonds and chains of small stockinette diamonds form this mosaic knitting stitch. Lovely on a sweater, scarf, throw, plillow etc.  You need a stitch number multiple of 12 + 1 + 2 edge stitches. Repeat the pattern between the * as many times as you like.

Instructions.

Row 1: edge st, * (k1, p3) x 3; repeat from * to last 2 sts, k1, edge st
Row 2: edge st, p1, * (k3, p1) x 3; repeat from * to last st, edge st
Row 3: edge st, * (p1, k1, p3, k1) x 2; repeat from * to last 2 sts, p1, edge st
Row 4: edge st, k1, * (p1, k3, p1, k1) x 2; repeat from * to last 2 sts, edge st
Row 5: edge st, * p2, (k1, p3) x 2, k1, p1; repeat from * to last 2 sts, p1, edge st>
Row 6: edge st, k1, * k1, p1, (k3, p1) x 2, k2, repeat from * to last st, edge st
Row 7: edge st, * p3, k1, p1, k3, p1, k1, p2; repeat from * to last 2 sts, p1, edge st
Row 8: edge st, k1, * k2, p1, k1, p3, k1, p1, k3, repeat from * to last st, edge st
Row 9: edge st, * p4, k5, p3; repeat from * to last 2 sts, p1, edge st
Row 10: edge st, k1, * k3, p5, k4; repeat from * to last st, edge st
Row 11: same as row 7
Row 12: same as row 8
Row 13: same as row 5
Row 14: same as row 6
Row 15: same as row 3
Row 16: same as row 4
Row 17: same as row 1
Row 18: same as row 2
Row 19: edge st, * k4, p2, k1, p2, k3; repeat from * to last 2 sts, k1, edge st
Row 20: edge st, p1, * p3, k2, p1, k2, p4; repeat from * to last st, edge st
Row 21: edge st, * k3, p2, k1, p1, k1, p2, k2; repeat from * to last 2 sts, k1, edge st
Row 22: edge st, p1, * p2, k2, p1, k1, p1, k2, p3; repeat from * to last st, edge st
Row 23: edge st, * k2, p2, k1, p3, k1, p2, k2; repeat from * to last 2 sts, k1, edge st
Row 24: edge st, p1, * p2, k2, p1, k3, p1, k2, p2; repeat from * to last st, edge st
Row 25: same as row 21
Row 26: same as row 22
Row 27: same as row 19
Row 28: same as row 20

Repeat rows from 1 through 28.

Difficulty level: Medium

Saturday Stitch: Eyelet Moss Stitch.

Every Saturday I will share with you a new stitch.
Today’s stitch is: Eyelet Moss Stitch.

Right side

See how simple knit, purl and slip stitches create this airy stitch pattern for a light summer baby blanket, throw, shawl, scarf and even a hat. You need a stitch number multiple of 2 + 1 + 2 edge stitches. Repeat the pattern between the * as many times as you like.

 wrong side

 Instructions.

Row 1: edge st, * p1, k1; repeat from * to last 2 sts, p1, edge st
Row 2: edge st, p1, * sl1pwyf, p1; repeat from * to last st, edge st
Row 3: edge st, * k1, p1; repeat from * to last 2 sts, k1, edge st
Row 4: edge st, sl1pwyf, * p1, sl1pwyf; repeat from * to last st, edge st

Repeat rows 1 through 4.

sl1pwyf = slip 1 purlwise with yarn in front

Difficulty level: Easy

Basket Weave Moss Stitch

Every Saturday I will share with you a new stitch.
Today’s stitch is: Basket Weave Moss Stitch.

A beautiful basket weave stitch with a seed stitch twist. In this case seed stitch elements are added to the traditional basket weave stitch of stockinette and reverse stockinette. Ideal for throws and blankets either overall or border.
You need a stitch number multiple of 14 + 1 + 2 edge stitches. Repeat the pattern between the * as many times as you like.

Instructions

Rows 1, 3 & 5: edge st, * k5, p5, (k1, p1) x 2; repeat from * to last 2 sts, k1, edge st
Rows 2, 4 & 6: edge st, k1, * p1, k1, p1, k6, p5; repeat from * to last st, edge st
Row 7: edge st, knit across to last st, edge st
Row 8: edge st, purl across to last st, edge st
Rows 9, 11 & 13: edge st, * p5, (k1, p1) x 2, k5; repeat from * to last 2 sts, k1, edge st
Rows 10, 12 & 14: edge st, p1, * p4, (k1, p1) x 2, k6; repeat from * to last st, edge st
Row 15: edge st, knit across to last st, edge st
Row 16: edge st, purl across to last st, edge st
Rows 17, 19 & 21: edge st, * (k1, p1) x 2, k6, p4; repeat from * to last 2 sts, p1, edge st
Rows 18, 20 & 22: edge st, k1, * k4, p5, (k1, p1) x 2, k1; repeat from * to last st, edge st
Row 23: edge st, knit across to last st, edge st
Row 24: edge st, purl across to last st, edge st

Repeat rows 1 through 24.

Difficulty level: Easy

Pink Heart Rug Mug

Here’s a little coaster you can keep your coffee mug on. It’s a great opportunity to practice knitting and purling backwards-as well as to use up leftover bits of yarn. Coasters and mug rugs can be knit in spare moments and a good way to use up spare yarn. They make excellent housewarming and hostess gifts and are easily customized.
The heart adds the perfect embellishment for this pattern. It’ll make a great gift for anytime of year to let someone know you are thinking of them. As it’s Breast cancer awareness month i knitted this in a beautiful shade of pink.

Knitting needles, size 6
One skein cotton yarn colour of your choice (makes 6)
Gauge:
9 stitches = 2 inches (not critical)

Cast on 19 stitches. Knit three rows, then begin pattern.

 Instructions

Row 1: k9, p1, k9
Row 2: k2, p7, k1, p7, k2

Row 3: k8, p3, k8                                                                      
Row 4: k2, p6, k3, p6, k2
Row 5: k7, p5, k7
Row 6: k2, p5, k5, p5, k2
Row 7: k6, p7, k6
Row 8: k2, p4, k7, p4, k2
Row 9: k5, p9, k5
Row 10: k2, p3, k9, p3, k2
Row 11: k4, p11, k4
Row 12: k2, p2, k11, p2, k2
Row 13: k3, p13, k3
Row 14: k2, p1, k13, p1, k2
Row 15: k3, p6, k1, p6, k3
Row 16: k2, p1, k6, p1, k6, p1, k2
Row 17: k4, p4, k3, p4, k4
Row 18: k2, p2, k4, p3, k4, p2, k2
Row 19: knit across
 Row 20, k2, p15, k2

Knit 3 rows and cast off.

To make fringe cut yarn in 3inch strips fold in half and thread the loop through the stitches of the cast on and cast off edge, put the cut ends through the loop and pull tight.

  The heart pattern is reversable so it doesn’t matter which side you choose.          

Because of its ability to hold a vast amount of water, wool is preferable for coasters and will actually protect furniture from moisture. If they will be used as mug rugs and not to catch condensation, any fiber can be used i chose to use a cotton yarn as i felt it was more sturdy, and it should be noted that synthetics tend to have little or no heat resistance compared to natural fibers.
Happy Knitting!
                                           

Saturday Stitch: X Stitch

Every Saturday I will share with you a new stitch.
Today’s stitch is: X Stitch.

X stitch is a simple and yet very elegant knit and purl stitch, that would be perfect for a luxurious set of cushions, a throw, a hand bag and even a sweater. You need a stitch number multiple of 12 + 1 + 2 edge stitches. Repeat the pattern between the * as many times as you like.

Instructions

Row 1: edge st, * p2, k1, p7, k1, p1; repeat from * to last 2 sts, p1, edge st
Row 2: edge st, k1, * k1, p1, k7, p1, k2; repeat from * to last st, edge st
Row 3: edge st, * p1, k3, p5, k3; repeat from * to last 2 sts, p1, edge st
Row 4: edge st; k1, * p3, k5, p3, k1; repeat from * to last st, edge st
Row 5: edge st, * k5, p3, k4; repeat from * to last 2 sts, k1, edge st
Row 6: edge st, p1, * p4, k3, p5; repeat from * to last st, edge st
Row 7: edge st, * (p1, k5) x 2; repeat from * to last 2 sts, p1, edge st
Row 8: edge st, k1, * (p5, k1) x 2; repeat from * to last st, edge st
Row 9: edge st, * p2, k9, p1; repeat from * to last 2 sts, p1, edge st
Row 10: edge st, k1, * k1, p9, k2; repeat from * to last st, edge st
Row 11: edge st, * p3, k3, p1, k3, p2; repeat from * to last 2 sts, p1, edge st
Row 12: edge st, k1, * k2, p3, k1, p3, k3; repeat from * to last st, edge st
Row 13: edge st, * p4, (k1, p3) x 2; repeat from * to last 2 sts, p1, edge st
Row 14: edge st, k1, * (k3, p1) x 2, k4; repeat from * to last st, edge st
Row 15: same as row 11
Row 16: same as row 12
Row 17: same as row 9
Row 18: same as row 10
Row 19: same as row 7
Row 20: same as row 8
Row 21: same as row 5
Row 22: same as row 6
Row 23: same as row 3
Row 24: same as row 4

Repeat rows 1 through 24.

Difficulty level: Easy

Saturday Stitch: Tile Stitch

Every Saturday I will share with you a new stitch.
Today’s stitch is: Tile Stitch

Easy knitting stitch with rows of reverse garter and stockinette tiles. The beautiful detailing is created by embellished 2-stitch stockinette ribs. Great for scarves,cowls,blankets, throws and pillows etc.
You need a stitch number multiple of 7 + 7 + 2 edge stitches. Repeat the pattern between the * as many times as you like.

Instructions

Row 1 & 3: edge st, p1, * k5, p2; repeat from * to last 7 sts, k5, p1, edge st
Row 2 & 4: edge st, purl across to last st, edge st
Row 5, 7, 9, 11: edge st, k1, * p5, k2; repeat from * to last 7 sts, p5, k1, edge st
Row 6, 8, 10, 12: edge st, purl across to last st, edge st

Repeat rows 1 through 12.

Difficulty level: Easy