How to Knit the Hyacinth Blossom Stitch
Stitch Description
This video knitting tutorial will help you learn how to knit the hyacinth blossom stitch. This stitch creates a delicate design with lots of texture. The hyacinth blossom stitch would be great for shrugs, shawls, and headbands!
Video Tutorial
Abbreviations
- K
- Knit Stitch
- P
- Purl Stitch
- p5tog
- Purl 5 Together – Insert needle through next 5 sts and purl 5 sts together.
Stitch Details
Stitch Characteristics
Pattern Instructions
Cast On:Multiple of 6 + 2.
- Row 1 (Wrong Side): k1, *p5tog, [k1, p1, k1, p1, k1] into next st; rep from * to last st, k1.
- Row 2: purl.
- Row 3: k1, *[k1, p1, k1, p1, k1] into next st, p5tog; rep from * to last st, k1.
- Row 4: purl.
- Row 5: knit this row winding yarn round the needle 3 times for each st.
- Row 6: purl to end dropping extra loops.
Repeat rows 1-6 until you have reached your desired length.
Swatch Photos
Example of the Hyacinth Blossom Stitch. Right Side
Example of the Hyacinth Blossom 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.
