Stitch Description
The two-color bee stitch is an alternate version of the bee stitch. Using the Knit One Below stitch, a unique colorful fabric texture is created. This is a relatively simple stitch to knit, consisting of only 4 rows that are offset by one stitch. That means even if you’ve never done colorwork before, you can probably handle this. It also has an attractive wrong side so it’s good for projects where both sides are visible.
The two-color bee stitch would be great for projects with large pieces of fabric, like a blanket, washcloth, or pillow. It might also make a nice scarf!
Video Tutorial
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Stitch Details
Stitch Characteristics
Pattern Instructions
Cast On: Multiples of 2 + 1
- Prep 1: (Right Side) Color A: Knit.
- Prep 2: Color A: Knit.
- Row 1: Color B: k1, *K1B, k1; rep from * to end.
- Row 2: Color B: Knit.
- Row 3: Color A: k2, K1B, *k1, K1B; rep from * to last 2sts, k2.
- Row 4: Color A: Knit.
Repeat rows 1-4 until you have reached your desired length.
Swatch Photos
Example of the Two-Color Bee Stitch. Right Side
Example of the Two-Color Bee Stitch. Wrong Side
Love this stitch, plan to use for front of sweater for 2 year old grand daughter
I love this. Thank you!
I am thinking this would be very pretty on a pair of fingerless mitts. Now to get busy designing a pair!
I think your website is amazing. I am learning from you every day! If I were to knit the two color bee stitch in the round would I pearl every even row?
Just the wrong side rows.
Thanks!!
I love this stitch. I cannot wait to try it.