Lace & Eyelets

German Honeycomb Stitch

About this Stitch Pattern

This video knitting tutorial will help you learn how to knit the german honeycomb stitch. This stitch creates a beautiful eyelet pattern. The german honeycomb stitch would be great for shawls, overblouses, and head scarves!

[VIDEO] Stitch Pattern Tutorial

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Techniques Used In This Stitch Pattern

K
Knit Stitch
P
Purl Stitch
YO
Yarn Over
P2TOG
Purl Two Together
K2TOG
Knit Two Together
SSK
Slip Slip Knit
P2TOG TBL
Purl Two Together Through The Back Loop

Stitch Pattern Details

Skill Level

Intermediate

Row Count

6

Stitch Repeat

Multiples of 4

Stitch Pattern Instructions

Cast On: Any odd number of stitches

    • Row 1 (RS): Knit.
    • Row 2: P2, *p2tog-b, yo, p2tog; rep from *, end p2.
    • Row 3: K3, *(k1, p1) into the yo of previous row, k2; rep from *, end k1.
    • Row 4: Purl.
    • Row 5: P2, *K2tog, yo, ssk; rep from *.
    • Row 6: P1, *(k1, p1) into the yo of previous row, p2; rep from *, end last rep p1.

Repeat rows 1 – 6 until you have reached your desired length.

Stitch Pattern Swatch Photos

Stitch Pattern Characteristics

eyelet | lace | pattern