Lace & Eyelets

Birds Eye Stitch

About this Stitch Pattern

This video knitting tutorial will help you learn how to knit the birds eye stitch. This stitch creates a lace design with lots of texture. The birds eye stitch would be great for scarves, blouses, shawls!

[VIDEO] Stitch Pattern Tutorial

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Techniques Used In This Stitch Pattern

K
Knit Stitch

P
Purl Stitch

k2tog
Knit 2 Together

yo
Yarn Over

Stitch Pattern Details

Skill Level

Intermediate

Row Count

4

Stitch Repeat

Multiple of 4 sts

Stitch Pattern Instructions

Cast On: Multiple of 4 sts.

  • Row 1 (Wrong Side): *k2tog, (yo) twice, k2tog; rep from *.
  • Row 2: *k1, (k1, p1) into 2 yo’s of previous row, k1; rep from *.
  • Row 3: k2, *k2tog, (yo) twice, k2tog; rep from * to last 2 sts, end k2
  • Row 4: k2, *k1, (k1, p1) into 2 yo’s of previous row, k1; rep from * to last 2 sts, end k2.

Repeat rows 1-4 until you have reached your desired length.

Stitch Pattern Swatch Photos

Stitch Pattern Characteristics

lace | texture