How to Knit the German Honeycomb Stitch
Stitch Description
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 Tutorial
Abbreviations
- 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 Details
Stitch Characteristics
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.
Swatch Photos
Example of the German Honeycomb Stitch. Right Side
Example of the German Honeycomb Stitch. Wrong Side
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About the Author
Johnny Vasquez
Johnny is the founder of New Stitch a Day and Head Honcho at Knitiversity.
Since 2011 he's helped millions of people become Fearless Knitters though his tutorials, patterns, classes, and books. When he's not knitting he likes to play his baritone ukulele, hangout at speakeasy bars, and discuss movies with friends. He currently lives in Estonia with his wife and 3 kids.
