The Open Honeycomb Stitch :: Knitting Stitch 232
Stitch Description
This knitting tutorial will help you learn how to knit the open honeycomb stitch. The open honeycomb stitch creates a cell shaped pattern. The open honeycomb stitch would be great for hats, sweaters, and shawls!
Video Tutorial
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Stitch Details
Stitch Characteristics
Pattern Instructions
Cast On:Multiples of 4 + 1
- Row 1: (Right Side): 1 edge st *T2B, T2F; rep from * to last st, 1 edge st.
- Row 2: Purl.
- Row 3: Knit.
- Row 4: Purl.
- Row 5: 1 edge st, *T2F, T2B; rep from * to last st, 1 edge st; rep from * to end.
- Row 6: Purl.
- Row 7: Knit.
- Row 8: Purl.
Repeat rows 1-8 until you have reached your desired length.
Swatch Photos
Example of the Open Honeycomb Stitch. Right Side (Click for Larger Image)
Example of the Open Honeycomb Stitch. Wrong Side (Click for Larger Image)
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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.
Thank you so much for this tutorial. What brand of cable needle are you using?
They’re called Addi Cablestitch cable needles.
Thank you so much! I am going to buy some immediately.
this week’s lessons announce a Saturday class. That was LAST Saturday, wasn’t it? I was out of town and didn’t get to do it. I thought maybe you were doing it again —wishful thinking???
We’ll open up registration tomorrow for a class on Friday.