Lace & Eyelets

The Fauns Eyes Stitch

How to Knit the Fauns Eyes Stitch

About this Stitch Pattern

This video knitting tutorial will help you learn how to knit the fauns eyes stitch. This stitch creates a delicate lacy openwork pattern. The fauns eyes stitch would be great for shawls, scarves, and sweaters!

[VIDEO] Stitch Pattern Tutorial

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Techniques Used In This Stitch Pattern

K
Knit Stitch
P
Purl Stitch
yo
Yarn Over
p2tog
Purl 2 Together
p2tog tbl
Purl 2 Together Through Back Loop
k2tog
Knit 2 Together
SSK
Slip Slip Knit

Stitch Pattern Details

Skill Level

Intermediate

Row Count

8

Stitch Repeat

Multiple of 12 sts + 1

Stitch Pattern Instructions

Cast On: Multiple of 12 sts + 1.

  • Row 1 (Right Side): k1, *ssk, k3, yo, k1, yo, k3, k2tog, k1; rep from * to end.
  • Row 2: p1, * p2tog, p2, yo, p3, yo, p2, p2tog tbl, p1; rep from * to the end of the row.
  • Row 3: k1, *ssk, k1, yo, k5, yo, k1, k2tog, k1; rep from * to the end of the row.
  • Row 4: p1, *yo, p2tog, p7, p2tog tbl, yo, p1; rep from * to the end of the row.
  • Row 5: k1, *yo, k3, k2tog, k1, ssk, k3, yo, k1; rep from * to the end of the row.
  • Row 6: p2, *yo, p2, p2tog, p1, p2tog tbl, p2, yo, p3; rep from *, end last rep p2.
  • Row 7: k3, *yo, k1, k2tog, k1, ssk, k1, yo, k5; rep from *, end last rep k3.
  • Row 8: p4, *p2tog tbl, yo, p1, yo, p2tog, p7; rep from *, end last rep p4.

Repeat rows 1-8 until you have reached your desired length.

Stitch Pattern Swatch Photos

Example of the Fauns Eyes Stitch. (Right Side)
Example of the Fauns Eyes Stitch. (Wrong Side)

Stitch Pattern Characteristics

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