Stitch Description
The Honeycomb Brioche Stitch is a variation of the brioche stitch that creates a thick fabric that simulates the hexagons of a honeycomb. It can be worked in multiple colors for a different effect and is great for blankets, scarves, sweaters, and bags.
Abbreviations
- K
- Knit Stitch
- k2tog
- Knit 2 Together
- k1b
- Knit One Below
Stitch Details
Stitch Characteristics
Pattern Instructions
Cast On: Multiples of 2
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- Row 1 (RS): *K1, k1b; rep from * to end.
- Row 2: *K2tog (picking up the top stitch from the k1b and knitting it with the stitch on the main needle), k1; rep from * to end.
- Row 3: *K1b, k1; rep from * to end.
- Row 4: *K1, k2tog (picking up the top stitch from the k1b and knitting it with the stitch on the main needle); rep from * to end.
Repeat rows 1 – 4 until you have reached your desired length.
Swatch Photos
Example of the Honeycomb Brioche Stitch (wrong side)
