Stitchfinder: Crochet Block: All In A Row

Click here to zoom Stripes with a difference! Work the single crochet stitches randomly with scraps of yarn from other blocks in the afghan or echo a sequence of colors found elsewhere. Beading the single crochet stitches by threading the beads onto the yarn is a possible variation to this design.Foundation chain: Using yarn A, ch 30.Row 1 (wrong side): yo, insert the hook into the 4th ch from the hook, work 1dc this completes the first 2 sts. 1dc into each of the ch to the end—28 sts. Turn. Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as 1dc), 1dc into each st to the end of the row, work the last dc into the top of the beg-ch, using both yarn A and yarn B for the final yo and draw through the of the st. Draw out the yarn A loop on the hook and let it hang free. Turn. Row 3: Using yarn B, ch 2 (counts as 1sc), 1sc into the flp of each st to the end of the row, work the last sc into the bottom of the beg-ch. Fasten off yarn B. Using yarn A at the beg of the row, ch 3 (counts as 1dc), 1dc into the blp of each st on the previous row to the end of the row, work the last dc into the top of the beg-ch. Rows 4 - 5: Rep rows 2 - 3 with yarns A and C, C replacing yarn B. Rows 6 - 7: Rep rows 2 - 3 with yarns A and D, D replacing yarn B. Row 8: Ch 3 (counts as 1dc), 1dc into each st to the end of the row, work the last dc into the top of the beg-ch. Row 9: Rep row 8. Rows 10 - 11: Rep rows 2 - 3 with yarns A and E, E replacing yarn B. Rows 12 - 13: Rep rows 2 - 3 with yarns A and F, F replacing yarn B. Rows 14 - 15: Rep rows 2 - 3 with yarns A and D, D replacing yarn B. Row 16: Rep row 8. Fasten off yarn A.Color Variation: Work all the single crochet stitches in yarn B.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration

beg = begin(s)(ning) flp= front loop

blp - back loop sc = single crochet

ch(s) = chain(s) st(s) = stitch(es)

dc = double crochet yo = yarn over

Pattern reproduced by permission from Crochet Blocks in a Box by Luise Roberts, St. Martin's Griffin, 2007  

Stitchfinder: Crochet Block: Cat's Head

Click here to zoom The pattern is for a domestic cat but with a little bit of fiddling of the coloring it could be any cat species. Keep the shapes bold and remember that diagonals to the left work better than those to the right. Additional materials1/6" (4mm) bell, gold, 1. Foundation chain: Using yarn A, ch 29.Row 1: insert the hook into the 3rd ch from the hook, work 1sc this completes the first 2 sts. 1sc into each ch to the end of the row-28 sts. Cont to work using sc and the chart as reference. Ch 2 (counts as 1 sc) at the beginning of each row, and work the last sc into the bottom of beg-ch before turning. Read the chart from right to left on odd numbered rows and left to right on even numbered rows. Fasten off yarn. Collar Foundation chain: Using yarn D, insert the hook under the the st mark with a cross to the right in row 27, join in yarn ch 2, sc under the stitch to the left. Turn.Row 1 (wrong side): Ch 2 (counts as 1sc) 1sc into the next st.Turn. Rep row 1 until the strip is long enough to reach the crosses marked on row 15, ending with a right side row.Insert the hook through the bell loop and under the marked st to the left of row 15 and complete a sc. 1sc under the next marked st.Fasten off yarn.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration

beg = begin(s)(ning) sc = single crochet

ch(s) = chain(s) st(s) = stitch(es)

foll = follow(s)(ing) yo = yarn over hook

Pattern by permission from Crochet Blocks in a Box by Luise Roberts, St. Martin's Griffin, 2007

Stitchfinder: Crochet Block: Check

Click here to zoomThis block has only been worked in two colors but it could easily be adapted to four colors. As only two colors appear on any one row the number of yarn changes will not increase.Foundation Chain: With A, ch 36.Row 1: Dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in next 5 ch, ch 1, skip 1 ch, dc in next ch, ch 1, skip 1 ch, dc in next 7 ch, change to B, dc in next 7 ch, ch 1, skip 1 ch, dc in next ch, ch 1, skip 1 ch, dc in next 7 ch – 30 dc with 4 skipped chs.Row 2: With B, ch 3 (counts as dc), turn, dc in next 6 sts, ch 1, skip 1 ch, dc in next dc, ch 1,

skip 1 ch, dc in next 7 sts, change to A, dc in next 7 sts, ch 1, skip 1 ch, dc in next dc, ch 1, skip 1 ch, dc in next 7 sts.Row 3: With A, ch 3 (counts as dc), turn, dc in next 6 sts, ch 1, skip 1 ch, dc in next dc, ch 1, skip 1 ch, dc in next 7 sts, change to B, dc in next 7 sts, ch 1, skip 1 ch, dc in next dc, ch 1, skip 1 ch, dc in next 7 sts.Row 4: With B, ch 4 (counts as dc, ch 1), turn, skip first dc, dc in next dc, (ch 1, skip next st, dc in next st) 7 times, change to A, dc in next st, (ch 1, skip next st, dc in next st) 8 times.Row 5: With A, ch 4 (counts as dc, ch 1), turn, skip first st, dc in next st, (ch 1, skip next st, dc in next st) 7 times, change to B, dc in next st, (ch 1, skip next st, dc in next st) 8 times.Row 6: Repeat Row 2.Row 7: Repeat Row 3.Rows 8 and 9: Repeat Row 2.Row 10: Repeat Row 3.Row 11: Repeat Row 2.Row 12: Repeat Row 5.Row 13: Repeat Row 4.Row 14: Repeat Row 3.Row 15: Repeat Row 2.Row 16: Repeat Row 3.Fasten off.Fasten off yarn.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration

beg = begin(s)(ning) sc = single crochet

ch(s) = chain(s) sp(s) = space(s)

dc = double crochet st(s) = stitch(es)

rep = repeat(s)(ing) yo = yarn over

sk = skip

Pattern by permission from Crochet Blocks in a Box by Luise Roberts, St. Martin's Griffin, 2007 Stitchfinder: Crochet Block: Circles and Bobbles

Click here to zoom This is a very versatile block. Make nine flowers and join them to make a block; bead the first round; make the flowers in different colors-- several block possibilities from one pattern.Block 1 (top right) Foundation chain: Using yarn A, make a slip knot. Rnd 1 (right side): Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), dc 7 times into the slip knot, join with a sl st in top of beg-ch-3-- 8 dc. Turn. Rnd 2: Ch 2 (counts as 1 sc), 1sc into each st, join in yarn B, join with a sl st in top of beg-ch-2.Turn. Rnd 3: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), dc into the base chain, 2dc into each st, join with a sl st in top of beg-ch-3-- 16 dc.Turn. Rnd 4: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), dc into the base chain, 2dc into each st, join in yarn C, join with a sl st in top of beg-ch-3-- 32 dc.Turn. Rnd 5: Ch 2 (counts as 1 sc), 1sc into the next st, 1hdc into each of the next 2 sts, [2dc, ch 2, 2dc] into the next st, *1hdc into the next 2 sts, 1 sc into each of the next 3 sts, 1hdc into each of the next 2 sts, [2dc, ch 2, 2dc] into the next st, rep from * twice more, 1hdc into the next 2 sts, 1 sc into the next st, join with a sl st in top of beg-ch-2.Turn. Rnd 6: Ch 2 (counts as 1 sc), 1sc into each of the next 5 sts, [1sc, ch 2, 1sc] into the next sp, *1sc into each of the next 11 sts, [1sc, ch 2, 1sc] into the next sp, rep from * twice more, 1sc into each of the next 6 sts, join with a sl st in top of beg-ch-2.Fasten off yarn.Block 2 (top left) Work as for block 1 in the following color sequence: Foundation chain: D. Rnd 1- 2: D. Rnd 3- 4: A. Rnd 5- 6: C.Block 3 (bottom left) Work as for block 1 in the following color sequence: Foundation chain: A. Rnd 1- 2: A. Rnd 3- 4: D. Rnd 5- 6: C.Block 4 (bottom right) Work as for block 1 in the following color sequence: Foundation chain: B. Rnd 1- 2: B. Rnd 3- 4: A. Rnd 5- 6: D. Join the blocks together using the photograph as reference.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration

beg = begin(s)(ning) rnd(s) = round(s)

ch(s) = chain(s) sc = single crochet

cont = continu(e)(s)(ing) sk = skip

dc = double crochet sl st = slip stitch

hdc = half double crochet st(s) = stitch(es)

rep = repeat(s)(ing)

Pattern by permission from Crochet Blocks in a Box by Luise Roberts, St. Martin's Griffin, 2007  Stitchfinder: Crochet Block: Concentric Circles

Click here to zoom At first sight this block may look too flimsy to make a good afghan square but it becomes more stable when it is surrounded by other blocks and can be used to improve the overall drape of an otherwise heavy throw.Foundation chain: Using yarn A, make a slip knot.Rnd 1: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), dc 11 times into the slip knot, join with a sl st in top of beg-ch-3—12 dc.Turn.Rnd 2: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), 1dc into the base chain, 2dc into each st, join in yarn B, join with a sl st in top of beg-ch-3—24 dc.Turn.Rnd 3: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), 1dc into the base chain, *1dc into the next sts, 2dc into the next st, rep from * 10 more times, 1dc into the last st, join with a sl st in top of beg-ch-3—36 dc. Turn.Rnd 4: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), 1dc into the base chain, *1dc into each of the next 2 sts, 2dc in the next st, rep from * 10 more times, 1dc into the next 2 sts, join in yarn A, join with a sl st in top of beg-ch-3—48 dc.Turn.Rnd 5: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), 1dc into each of the next 2 sts *2dc in the next st, 1dc into each of the next 3 sts, rep from * 10 more times, 2dc into the next st, join in yarn B, join with a sl st in top of beg-ch-3—60 dc. Turn.Rnd 6: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), *1dc into the next 3 sts, ch 24, sk the next 11 sts, 1dc into the next st, rep from * twice more, 1dc into the next 3 sts, ch 24, join with a sl st in top of beg-ch-3.Turn.Rnd 7: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), *1dc into the next 12 ch sts, ch 2, 1dc into the next 12 ch sts and 1dc into the next 4 sts, rep from * twice more, 1dc into the next 12 ch sts, ch 2, 1dc into the next 12 ch sts, 1dc into the next 3 sts join with a sl st in top of beg-ch-3. Turn.Rnd 8: Ch 2 (counts as 1 sc), 1sc into the next 15 sts, [1sc, ch 2, 1sc] into the corner sp, *1sc into the next 28 sts, [1sc ch 2, 1sc] in the corner sp, rep from * twice more, 1sc into the next 12 sts.

Fasten off yarn.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration

beg = begin(s)(ning) sc = single crochet

ch(s) = chain(s) sk = skip

cont = continu(e)(s)(ing) sl st = slip stitch

dc = double crochet st(s) = stitch(es)

rep = repeat(s)(ing) yo = yarn over

Pattern by permission from Crochet Blocks in a Box by Luise Roberts, St. Martin's Griffin, 2007  Stitchfinder: Crochet Block: Concentric Squares

Click here to zoom This classic design is an excellent filler block that will complement every afghan style. It is also quick to crochet with a pattern that is easy to memorize. Foundation chain: Ch 35.Row 1 (right side): (as chart) yo, insert the hook into the 4th ch from the hook, work 1dc, dc into the next ch, this completes the first mesh. Cont to the end of the row using the chart as reference and counting each ch as either a sp or a st. Read the chart from right to left on odd numbered rows and left to right on even numbered rows. Turn.Row 2: Ch 2 (counts as 1dc) cont to the end of the row, work the last dc into the 2nd ch of the beg-ch. Turn.Cont to work as the chart, ch 2 (counts as 1dc) at the beginning of each row, and work the last dc into the top of beg-ch before turning.Fasten off yarn. Inverted variationThis block works well when surrounded by blocks with firmer edges. These will help to give the outer open mesh blocks shape. Foundation chain: Ch 36. Row 1: (as chart) yo, insert the hook into the 6th ch from the hook, work 1dc this completes the first mesh.

Cont to work as the chart, working the solid mesh blocks as open mesh blocks and the open mesh blocks as solid mesh. Ch 2 (counts as 1dc) at the beginning of each row, and work the last dc into the second ch of beg-ch before turning.Fasten off yarn.

om open mesh-ch 1, sk 1 sp or dc, dc into the next dc stsm solid mesh-dc into the next sp or st, dc into the next dc st

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration

beg = begin(s)(ning) foll = follow(s)(ing)

ch(s) = chain(s) sk = skip

cont = continu(e)(s)(ing) sp(s) = space(s)

dc = double crochet st(s) = stitch(es)

Pattern by permission from Crochet Blocks in a Box by Luise Roberts, St. Martin's Griffin, 2007  

Stitchfinder: Crochet Block: Dog's Head

Click here to zoom This image would add humor to an afghan. Additional materials1/8" (3mm) glass beads, white, 18. Special abbreviationspb place bead-slide the bead along the yarn to the base of the hook and sc into the next st. Foundation chain: Using yarn A, ch 29.Row 1: insert the hook into the 3rd ch from the hook, work 1sc this completes the first 2 sts. 1sc into each ch to the end of the row-28 sts. Cont to work using sc and the chart as reference. Ch 2 (counts as 1 sc) at the beginning of each row, and work the last sc into the bottom of beg-ch before turning. Read the chart from right to left on odd numbered rows and left to right on even numbered rows. Fasten off yarn.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration

beg = begin(s)(ning) sc = single crochet

ch(s) = chain(s) st(s) = stitch(es)

foll = follow(s)(ing) yo = yarn over hook

Pattern by permission from Crochet Blocks in a Box by Luise Roberts, St. Martin's Griffin, 2007  

Stitchfinder: Crochet Block: Fair Isle

Click here to zoom The proportion of knitting stitches differs from that of a single crochet but traditional Fair Isle patterns still translate well into crochet. The nature of crochet means that the design has a slightly faded look but keep the colors simple and strong and you will have a new source of inspiration. Note To avoid unslightly strands of yarns between blocks of color it is important to weave the color not being used into that of the stitch being worked. Insert the hook into the next st, yo, draw the yarn through, wrap the yarn not being worked round the hook from below, wrap the yarn being worked round the hook in the same direction, take the yarn not being worked back to the back of the work. Using the yarn on the hook, complete the single crochet stitch. This traps the yarn not being worked into the stitch being worked.This process must be repeated for every stitch. Foundation chain: Using yarn A, ch 29.Row 1: insert the hook into the 3rd ch from the hook, work 1sc this completes the first 2 sts. 1sc into each ch to the end of the row-28 sts. Cont to work using sc and the chart as reference. Ch 2 (counts as 1 sc) at the beginning of each row, and work the last sc into the bottom of beg-ch before turning. Read the chart from right to left on odd numbered rows and left to right on even numbered rows.Fasten off yarn.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration

beg = begin(s)(ning) sc = single crochet

ch(s) = chain(s) st(s) = stitch(es)

foll = follow(s)(ing) yo = yarn over hook

sp(s) = space(s)

Pattern by permission from Crochet Blocks in a Box by Luise Roberts, St. Martin's Griffin, 2007  Stitchfinder: Crochet Block: Homestead

Click here to zoom This block is based on a popular patchwork motif. Repeated in large numbers it has a tendency to become a geometric visual texture. In monochrome it is evocative of a cityscape; in bright colors a familiar piece of folk art. It could find a place in most styles of afghan. Foundation chain: Using yarn A, ch 29.Row 1: insert the hook into the 3rd ch from the hook, work 1sc this completes the first 2 sts.

1sc into each ch to the end of the row-28 sts. Cont to work using sc and the chart as reference. Ch 2 (counts as 1 sc) at the beginning of each row, and work the last sc into the bottom of beg-ch before turning. Read the chart from right to left on odd numbered rows and left to right on even numbered rows. Fasten off yarn. Color Variation Work squares with a circle in yarn A and squares without a circle in yarn B.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration

beg = begin(s)(ning) sc = single crochet

ch(s) = chain(s) st(s) = stitch(es)

foll = follow(s)(ing) yo = yarn over hook

Pattern by permission from Crochet Blocks in a Box by Luise Roberts, St. Martin's Griffin, 2007  Stitchfinder: Crochet Block: Lacy Stripes

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Worked in one color, this block would add an interesting texture to an afghan, but it can be easily adapted to work in stripes of contrasting colors. For an interesting afghan edging, crochet one repeat.Special abbreviation: mb make bobble (popcorn) -- 4dc into the next ch, remove the hook from the working loop, insert it under the top loops of the first of the dc sts just worked and draw the working loop through, prepare to cont to work right to left across the block.Foundation chain: Ch 29.Row 1 (right side): insert the hookinto the 3rd ch from the hook, work 1sc this completes the first 2 sts. 1sc into each of the ch to the end -- 28sts. Turn. Row 2: Ch 2 (counts as 1sc), 1sc into each st. Turn. Row 3: Rep row 2. Row 4: Ch 3 (counts as 1dc), 1dc into the base of the ch, *sk 2 sts, [1dc, ch 1, 1dc] into the next st, rep from * 7 more times, sk 2 sts, 2dc into the top of the ch. Turn. Row 5: Ch 3 (counts as 1dc), 1dc into the next st, ch 1, sk 1 st, mb into the next ch, ch 2 * sk 2 sts, mb into the next ch, ch 2, rep from * 5 more times, sk 2 sts, mb into the next ch, ch 1, sk 1 st, 1dc into each of the next 2 sts. Turn. Row 6: Ch 3 (counts as 1dc), 1dc into the base of the ch, sk 1 st, 1dc into the next ch, *[1dc, ch 1, 1dc] into the next sp, rep from * 6 more times, 1dc, into the next sp, ch 1, 1dc into each of the next 2 sts. Turn. Row 7: Ch 2 (counts as 1sc), 1sc into each st. Turn. Row 8: Ch 3 (counts as 1dc), 1dc into each st. Turn. Rep rows 3–8 once more. Rep rows 3–7 once more. Row 20: Ch 2 (counts as 1sc), 1sc into each st. Turn. Row 21: Rep row 20.Fasten off yarn.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration

ch(s) = chain(s) sc = single crochet

dc = double crochet st(s) = stitch(es)

rep = repeat(s)(ing) yo = yarn over

Pattern by permission from Crochet Blocks in a Box by Luise Roberts, St. Martin's Griffin, 2007  Stitchfinder: Crochet Block: Little Gems

Click here to zoom These "little gems" could be precious stones or small flowers. For extra sparkle work beads into the double crochet stitches that make up the bright spots of color.

Special abbreviationmbm make bobble mesh-join in the yarn specified in the last st , working into the next st, *insert the hook, yo, draw the loop through, yo, draw the yarn through 2 loops on the hook, rep this from * twice more into the same st, yo draw the yarn through all 3 loops at once, join in yarn A, 1dc into the next dc st. Foundation chain: Ch 36.Row 1 (right side): (as chart) yo, insert the hook into the 6th ch from the hook, work 1dc this completes the first mesh. Cont to the end of the row using the chart as reference and counting each ch as either a sp or a st. Read the chart from right to left on odd numbered rows and left to right on even numbered rows. Turn. Row 2: Ch 2 (counts as 1dc) cont to the end of the row, work the last dc into the 3rd ch of the beg-ch. Turn. Cont to foll the chart, ch 2 (counts as 1dc) at the beginning of each row, and work the last dc into the second ch of beg-ch before turning. Fasten off yarn.

om open mesh-ch 1, sk 1 sp or dc, dc into the next dc stsm solid mesh-dc into the next sp or st, dc into the next dc st

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration

beg = begin(s)(ning) sk = skip

ch(s) = chain(s) sp(s) = space(s)

cont = continu(e)(s)(ing) st(s) = stitch(es)

dc = double crochet yo = yarn over hook

Pattern by permission from Crochet Blocks in a Box by Luise Roberts, St. Martin's Griffin, 2007

Stitchfinder: Crochet Block: Scales

Click here to zoom Although this block is worked backward and forward (horizontally) the texture appears to move diagonally. It is a heavy block but this change of direction is very useful. To make it lighter increase the number of stitches between each scale.To attract even more attention, and weight, add beads to the second row of each scale.Special abbreviation Make scale -- 4dc into the next st, ch 2, turn 1dc into the base of the ch, 2dc into each st across the scale, ch 3, turn and prepare to cont to work right to left across the block.Note The stitch count and the repeat distance is the same as that for the patterns in block 4. Combine the patterns to create your own textured stripe.Foundation chain: Ch 28.Row 1 (wrong side): insert the hook into the 3rd ch from the hook, work 1sc this completes the first 2 sts. 1sc into each ch to the end -- 27 sts. Turn. Row 2: Ch 2 (counts as 1dc), 1dc into each of the next 2 sts, *make scale, 1dc into each of the next 3 sts, rep from * 5 more times, work the last sc into the bottom of the beg-ch. Turn. Row 3: Ch 2 (counts as 1sc), *1sc into each of the next 2 sts, 1sc round the 3ch of the scale, rep from * 5 more times, 1sc into each of the next 3 sts, work the last sc into the top of the beg-ch. Turn. Row 4: Ch 2 (counts as 1dc), 1dc into each of the next 4 sts, *make scale, 1dc into each of the next 3 sts, rep from * 4 more times, 1dc into each of the next 2 sts, work the last dc into the bottom of the beg-ch. Turn. Row 5: Ch 2 (counts as 1sc), *1sc into each of the next 4 sts, 1sc round the 3ch of the scale, rep from * 4 more times, 1sc into each of the next 5 sts, work the last sc into the top of the beg-ch. Turn.Rep rows 2–5, 3 more times. Rep rows 2–3, once more.Row 20: Ch 2 (counts as 1sc) 1sc into each st.Fasten off yarn.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration

ch(s) = chain(s) sc = single crochet

dc = double crochet st(s) = stitch(es)

rep = repeat(s)(ing) yo = yarn over

Pattern by permission from Crochet Blocks in a Box by Luise Roberts, St. Martin's Griffin, 2007  

Stitchfinder: Crochet Block: Spiral

Click here to zoom The edging design worked into the open mesh spiral could be adapted to any filet design. Foundation chain: Using yarn A, ch 35Row 1: (as chart) yo, insert the hook into the 4th ch from the hook, work 1dc, dc into the next ch, this completes the first mesh. Cont to the end of the row using the chart as reference and counting each ch as either a sp or a st. Read the chart from right to left on odd numbered rows and left to right on even numbered rows. Turn. Row 2: Ch 2 (counts as 1dc) cont to the end of the row, work the last dc into the 2nd ch of the beg-ch.Turn. Cont to work as the chart, ch 2 (counts as 1dc) at the beginning of each row, and work the last dc into the top of beg-ch before turning. Fasten off yarn.Make slip knot in yarn B and, starting from the center, surface crochet the open mesh squares *insert the hook into the next block, ch 2, rep from * to the end of the spiral. Turn.Next row: Ch 3 (counts as 1dc), 1dc into the next ch, *1hdc into the next ch, 1sc into the next ch, sl st into each of the next 2 ch, 1sc into the next ch, 1hdc into the next ch, 1dc into each of the next 2 ch, rep from * to the end. Turn.Next row: Ch 2 (counts as 1dc), sl st into the sl sts of the previous row and work 2dc into each of the other sts.Fasten off yarn. VariationWork the as above but omit the surface crochet and the subsequent rows.

om open mesh-ch 1, sk 1 sp or dc, dc into the next dc stsm solid mesh-dc into the next sp or st, dc into the next dc st

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration

beg = begin(s)(ning) hdc = half double crochet

ch(s) = chain(s) sc = single crochet

cont = continu(e)(s)(ing) sk = skip

dc = double crochet sp(s) = space(s)

foll = follow(s)(ing) st(s) = stitch(es)

Pattern by permission from Crochet Blocks in a Box by Luise Roberts, St. Martin's Griffin, 2007  Stitchfinder: Crochet Block: Textured Stripes

Click here to zoom This block is just a starting point. The two stitch patterns in this block could be worked as blocks in themselves or worked in contrasting colors to link with other blocks in the afghan. The spikes or elongated single crochet stitches could also be beaded to add even more texture.

Foundation chain: Ch 28.Row 1 (right side): insert the hookinto the 3rd ch from the hook, work 1sc this completes the first 2 sts. 1sc into each ch to the end -- 27 sts.Turn. Row 2: Ch 2 (counts as 1sc), 1sc into each st to the end of the row, work the last sc into the bottom of the beg-ch. Turn. Row 3: Ch 2 (counts as 1sc), 1sc into each of the next 2 sts, *1sc into the foundation ch of the corresponding st 2 rows down, 1sc into each of the next 3 sts, rep from * 5 more times, work the last sc into the bottom of the beg-ch. Turn. Row 4: Ch 2 (counts as 1sc), 1sc into each st to the end of the row, work the last sc into the bottom of the beg-ch. Turn. Row 5: Rep row 4. Row 6: Ch 2 (counts as 1sc), 1sc into each of the next 2 sts, *1sc into the base of the corresponding st 2 rows down, 1sc into each of the next 3 sts, rep from * 5 more times, work the last sc into the bottom of the beg-ch.Turn.Rep rows 4–6, twice more.Row 13: Ch 2 (counts as 1sc), 1scinto each st to the end of the row, work the last sc into the bottom of the beg-ch. Turn. Row 14: Ch 2 (counts as 1dc), 1dcinto each st to the end of the row, work the last dc into the bottom of the beg-ch. Turn.\ Row 15: Ch 2 (counts as 1dc), 1dc into each of the next 2 sts, *1tr fp around the post of the next st, 1dc into each of the next 3 sts, rep from * 5 more times, work the last dc into the top of the beg-ch.Turn. Row 16: Rep row 14. Row 17: Ch 2 (counts as 1dc), 1dc into each of the next 4 sts, *1tr fp around the post of the next st, 1dc into each of the next 3 sts, rep from * 4 more times, 1dc into each of the next 2 sts, work the last dc into the top of the beg-ch. Turn. Row 18: Rep row 14. Row 19: Rep row 15. Row 20: Rep row 14.Rep rows 4–6, 4 more times.Row 33: Rep row 14.Fasten off yarn.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration

ch(s) = chain(s) sc = single crochet

dc = double crochet st(s) = stitch(es)

fp = front post tr = treble (triple) crochet

rep = repeat(s)(ing) yo = yarn over

 Stitchfinder: Crochet Block: Traditional Star

Click here to zoom This motif is very popular in traditional knitting from northern Europe. If you are looking for inspiration for filet designs knitting patterns are a good place to start. Foundation chain: Ch 36. Row 1: (as chart) yo, insert the hook into the 6th ch from the hook, work 1dc this completes the first mesh. Cont to the end of the row using the chart as reference and counting each ch as either a sp or a st. Read the chart from right to left on odd numbered rows and left to right on even numbered rows. Turn. Row 2: Ch 2 (counts as 1dc) cont to the end of the row, work the last dc into the 3rd ch of the beg-ch. Turn. Cont to foll the chart, ch 2 (counts as 1dc) at the beginning of each row, and work the last dc into the second ch of beg-ch before turning. Fasten off yarn.

om open mesh-ch 1, sk 1 sp or dc, dc into the next dc st sm solid mesh-dc into the next sp or st, dc into the next dc st

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration

beg = begin(s)(ning) sk = skip

ch(s) = chain(s) sp(s) = space(s)

cont = continu(e)(s)(ing) st(s) = stitch(es)

dc = double crochet

Pattern by permission from Crochet Blocks in a Box by Luise Roberts, St. Martin's Griffin, 2007  Stitchfinder: Crochet Flower: Apple Blossom

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Center Using Color A, make a slip ring. 1st round (RS) ch 2, sc 9 in ring, pull end to close ring, using B sl st in top ch of ch 2. 10 sts total. Continue with B. Petals 2nd round ch 1, * (tr 1, dtr 2, trc 1) in next sc, sl st in next sc; rep from * 3 times more, (trc 1, dtr 2, trc 1) in next sc, sl st in ch 1. 5 petals. Fasten off.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration

ch = chain dtr = double treble crochet

sc = single crochet st(s) = stitch(es)

sl st = slip stitch trc = treble (triple) crochet

Pattern by permission from 100 Flowers to Knit & Crochet by Lesley Stanfield, St. Martin's Griffin, 2009  Stitchfinder: Crochet Flower: Aster

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Flower Leaving a long end, use color A to make a slip ring. 1st row (RS): ch 3, dc 4 in ring, pull end to close ring. 5 sts. 2nd row: ch 3, dc 2 in each of next dc 3, dc 1 in top ch of ch 3. 8 sts. Fasten off. 3rd row: Join color B in front strand of top of last dc, [ch 5, sl st in front strand of next dc] 6 times, ch 5, sl st in front strand of top ch of ch 3. 7 loops. Fasten off invisibly. 4th row: With RS facing, fold loops forward and join color C in back strand of end dc of 2nd row, [ch 8, miss 1 ch, sc 1 in next ch, hdc 1 in next ch, dc 1 in each of next 3 ch, hdc 1 in next ch, sc 1 in next ch, sl st in back strand of next dc] 7 times, ending sl st in back of top ch of ch 3 of 2nd row. Fasten off invisibly. Stem RS facing, insert hook in slip ring at base and pull yarn through. Ch 10, miss 1 ch, sl st in each of 9 ch. Fasten off invisibly.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration

dc = double crochet hdc = half double crochet

ch(s) = chain(s) st(s) = stitch(es)

sl st = slip stitch

Pattern by permission from 100 Flowers to Knit & Crochet by Lesley Stanfield, St. Martin's Griffin, 2009  Stitchfinder: Crochet Flower: Borage

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One flower (make 7) Using color A, ch 6, join with sl st into a ring, 1st round (RS) [ch 2, dc 2, ch 2, sl st in ring] 4 times. 4 petals. Fasten off. 2nd round Using color B, join yarn between petals, [sc 1 between petals and into ring, ch 1 behind petal] 4 times, sl st in back of first sc, ch 10 for stem. Fasten off invisibly.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration

dc = double crochet sc = single crochet

ch(s) = chain(s)sl st = slip stitch

Pattern by permission from 100 Flowers to Knit & Crochet by Lesley Stanfield, St. Martin's Griffin, 2009  Stitchfinder: Crochet Flower: Chrysanthemum

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Ch 4. 1st double row: Skip 2 ch, sc 1 in each of next 2 ch, ch 17, turn, sc 1 in each of 2 ch, sc 1 in top ch of 2 ch. 2nd double row: ch 1, sc 1 in each of next 2 sc, ch 17, turn, sc 1 in each of 2 sc, sc 1 in 1 ch. Repeat 2nd double row 34 times more. Fasten off. Assembling Pin out loops and press. Coil the straight edge, stitching as you go.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration

ch(s) = chain(s) sc = single crochet

Pattern by permission from 100 Flowers to Knit & Crochet by Lesley Stanfield, St. Martin's Griffin, 2009  Stitchfinder: Crochet Flower: Clover Leaf

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1st leaf Ch 5. RS facing, miss 2 ch, sc 1 in next ch, dc 1 in next ch, trc 10 in last ch; working in remaining strand of each ch: dc 1 in next ch, sc 1 in next ch, sl st in next ch. Fasten off. Make two more the same but without fastening off the last one. Stem Using attached yarn and with RS facing, ch 9, miss 1 ch, sl st in each of next 8 ch, sl st in first st of attached leaf, sl st in first st of 2nd one, sl st in first st of 1st one, sl st in 8th sl st of stem. Fasten off.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration

dc = double crochet trc = triple (treble) crochet

ch(s) = chain(s) sc = single crochet

sl st = slip stitch

Pattern by permission from 100 Flowers to Knit & Crochet by Lesley Stanfield, St. Martin's Griffin, 2009  Stitchfinder: Crochet Flower: Irish Rose

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1st round (RS) Using color A, make a slip ring, ch 2, sc 7 in ring, pull end to close ring, sl st to top ch of 2 ch. 8 sts. 2nd round ch 2, sc 1 in base of first ch, sc 2 in each of next 7 sts, sl st to top ch of 2 ch. 16 sts. 3rd round ch 4, [skip 1 sc, sc 1 in next sc, ch 3] 7 times, sl st to top ch of 4 ch. 8 ch-sp. 4th round [sc 1, hdc 1, dc 1, hdc 1, sc 1] in each ch-sp. 8 petals. Fasten off with color B. Continue with B. 5th round Folding petals forward and working into the back of petals, sl st in the 2 strands that form the base of each of first 3 sts of next petal, [ch 3, sc 1 in base of dc at center of next petal] 7 times, ch 3, sl st in 3rd of 3 sl st. 6th round [sc 1, hdc 1, dc 3, hdc 1, sc 1] in each ch-sp. Fasten off with color C. Continue with C. 7th round Folding petals forward and working into the back of petals as before, sl st in base of each of next 4 sts, [ch 5, sc 1 in base of center dc] 7 times, ch 5, sl st in 4th of 4 sl st. 8th round [sc 1, hdc 1, dc 5, hdc 1, sc 1] in each ch-sp. Fasten off.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration

dc = double crochet hdc = half double crochet

ch(s) = chain(s) st(s) = stitch(es)

sl st = slip stitch sc = single crochet

Pattern by permission from 100 Flowers to Knit & Crochet by Lesley Stanfield, St. Martin's Griffin, 2009  Stitchfinder: Crochet Flower: Lily of the Valley

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Flower (make 3) Using color A, make a slip ring. 1st round (RS) ch 3, dc 9 in ring, pull end to close ring, sl st to top ch of 3 ch. 10 sts. 2nd round ch 2, dc 1 in next dc, ch 1, [dc dec in next 2 dc, ch 1] 4 times, sl st in top of first dc.

3rd round ch 4, sl st in first of 4 ch, [sl st in 1 ch of 2nd round, sl st in next dec, ch 4, sl st in first of 4ch] 4 times, sl st in next ch. Fasten off. Stem Using B, ch 31. Skip 1 ch, sl st in each of next 15 ch, [ch 3, skip first of 3 ch, sl st in each of next 2 ch, on main stem sl st in each of next 7 ch] twice. Fasten off. Leaf (Worked in one round with RS facing) Using B, ch 14. Skip 1 ch, sc 1 in each of next 3 ch, hdc 1 in next ch, dc 1 in each of next 6 ch, hdc 1 in next ch, sc 1 in each of next 2 ch, ch 5, skip 3 ch, sc 1 in next ch, ch 1. Working in the remaining strands of original base ch: sc 1 in each of first 2 ch, hdc 1 in next ch, dc 1 in each of next 6 ch, hdc 1 in next ch, sc 1 in each of next 3 ch. Working in both strands of each ch: sc 1 in next ch, ch 15, skip 1 ch, sl st in each of next 14 ch, sc 1 in next ch. Fasten off invisibly. Finishing Sew a flower to the top of the stem and one to each side branch.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES

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dc = double crochet hdc = half double crochet

ch(s) = chain(s) st(s) = stitch(es)

sl st = slip stitchsc = single crochet

dec = decrease

Pattern by permission from 100 Flowers to Knit & Crochet by Lesley Stanfield, St. Martin's Griffin, 2009  Stitchfinder: Crochet Flower: Narcissus

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Center Using color A, ch 4, join with sl st into a ring. 1st round (RS) ch 1, sc 5 in ring, using B sl st to ch 1. 6 sts. Continue with B. 2nd round ch 3, working in the front strand of each st: dc 1 in sl st below, dc 2 in each of next 5 sc, sl st in 3rd of 3 ch. 12 sts. Fasten off invisibly. Petals Left thumb inside the center and RS facing, work in the back strand of each st of the first round: join color C in a sc of 1st round, [ch 6, skip 1 ch, sc 1 in next ch, hdc 1 in next ch, dc 1 in next ch, trc 1 in next ch, dtr 1 in next ch, sl st in next st of 1st round] 6 times, ending sl st in same st as join. Fasten off.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration

dc = double crochet hdc = half double crochet

ch(s) = chain(s) st(s) = stitch(es)

sl st = slip stitchsc = single crochet

dtc = double treble (triple) crochet

Pattern by permission from 100 Flowers to Knit & Crochet by Lesley Stanfield, St. Martin's Griffin, 2009  Stitchfinder: Crochet Flower: Rolled Rose and Rosebud

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Rose Picot row Using A, ch 5, skip 4 ch, sc 1 in next ch, [ch 8, skip 4 ch, sc 1 in next ch] 6 times, turn. 7 picots. 1st row (RS) ch 1, sc 7 in first picot sp, [1sl st over 3 ch, sc 7 in next picot] 6 times. Fasten off. Do not turn, join B in first sc.

2nd row ch 1, [sc 1 in each of 2 sc, hdc 2 in each of next sc 3, sc 1 in each of next 2 ch, sl st over 3 ch between picots] 5 times. Fasten off. Do not turn, join C in first sc. 3rd row ch 1, [sc 1 in each of 2 sc, hdc 1 in next hdc, dc 1 in each of next 4 hdc, hdc 1 in next hdc, sc 1 in each of next 2 sc, sl st over 3 ch between picots] 3 times. Fasten off. With smallest petals at center, roll and stitch. Stem Leaving an end approximately 4 inches long, join D at base of rose. Weaving end across between each ch, ch 11. Skip 1 ch, sc 1 in each of next 10 ch. Fasten off. Sepals Ch 5, wrap ch around stem and sl st in first ch. 1st round ch 1, sc 9 in 5 ch-sp, sl st in first sc. 9 sts. 2nd round ch 1, sc 1 in each sc, sl st in first sc. 3rd round ch 1, [sc 2 in first sc, sc 1 in each of next 2 sc] 3 times, sl st in first sc. 12 sts. Fasten off, leaving an end to stitch sepals to base of rose.

Rosebud (make 3) Using A, work picot row as for rose until 6 picots have been completed, turn. Work 1st row, repeating instructions in brackets 5 times. Fasten off. Roll and stitch to form rosebuds. Stem Using D, ch 12, sl st in base of first rosebud, turn and sl st in each of last 4 ch, ch 4, sl st in base of 2nd rosebud, turn and sl st in each of last 4 ch, ch 4, sl st in base of 3rd rosebud, turn and sl st in each of last 4 ch and first 8 ch. Fasten off. Sepals Holding rosebud in left hand, wrap yarn once around finger and base of rosebud to form a ring. 1st round ch 1, sc 6 in ring, pull end to close ring, sl st in first sc. 2nd round ch 1, sc 2 in each sc, sl st in first sc. Fasten off. Finish 2nd and 3rd rosebuds in same way. Stitch sepals to base of rosebuds.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration

dc = double crochet hdc = half double crochet

ch(s) = chain(s) st(s) = stitch(es)

sl st = slip stitchsc = single crochet

Pattern by permission from 100 Flowers to Knit & Crochet by Lesley Stanfield, St. Martin's Griffin, 2009  Stitchfinder: Crochet Flower: Tradescantia

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Using color A, chain 4, join with sl st into a ring. Round 1 (RS): ch 3, [sc 1, ch 2] twice, with color B sl st to first of 3 ch. 3 sts and 3 ch sp. Cont with B. Round 2: [ch 4, 3-st trc cluster in ch sp, ch 4, sc 1 in top of cluster, ch 4, ss in next sc of 1st

round] 3 times, ending sl st in sl st of 1st round. Fasten off. Stitch explanation: 3-st trc cluster — join 3 trc into a cluster: * yrh twice, insert hook in ch-sp, yrh, pull loop through, [yrh, pull yarn through 2 loops] twice; rep from * twice, yrh and pull yarn through all 4 loops on hook.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration

ch-space = space previously made sc = single crochet

ch(s) = chain(s) st(s) = stitch(es)

sl st = slip stitchtrc = treble (triple) crochet

yrh = yarn round hook

Pattern by permission from 100 Flowers to Knit & Crochet by Lesley Stanfield, St. Martin's Griffin, 2009  Stitchfinder: Crochet Sampler Square: Basic Shell Pattern

Click to zoom. Note: this is a pattern for creating this sampler square. For more on what you can do with your squares, click here.Shell Stitch 3Stitch explanation: Shell- 5 dc in indicated st.Ch 23. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across – 22 sts. Row 2: Ch 3, turn. Work 3 dc in 1st sc, *sk next 2 sc, sc in next sc, sk next 2 sc, shell in next sc; rep from * to last 3 sc, sk next 2 sc, sc in last sc. Row 3: Ch 3, turn. Work 3 dc in 1st sc, *sc in 3rd dc of next shell, shell in next sc; rep from * 3 more times, sc in t-ch.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration

ch = chain dc = double crochet

sc = single crochet sk = skip

t-ch = turning chain

 

Stitchfinder: Crochet Sampler Square: Popcorn

Click to zoom. Note: this is a pattern for creating this sampler square. For more on what you can do with your squares, click here.Popcorn StitchStitch Explanation: Popcorn- work 4 dc in indicated st, remove hook and insert in first dc of 4-dc group, hook dropped loop, and pull through. Ch 26. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), turn. Sk 1 sc, *popcorn in next sc, dc in next 3 sc; rep from * across. Row 3: Ch 1, turn. Sc in each st and in top of each popcorn across, end with sc in 3rd ch of t-ch. Row 4: Ch 3, turn. Sk 1 sc, *dc in next 2 sc, popcorn in next sc, dc in next 3 sc; rep from * to last 2 sc, popcorn in next sc, dc in last sc. Row 5: Rep Row 3. Repeat Rows 2-5 for pattern.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration

ch = chain dc = double crochet

sc = single crochet st = stitch

t-ch = turning chain

 Stitchfinder: Crochet Sampler Square: Thistle

Click to zoom.Note: this is a pattern for creating this sampler square. For more on what you can do with your squares, click here.Thistle Sampler Square Ch 23. Row 1: Work 2 sc in 3rd ch from hook, *sk 1 ch, 2 sc in next ch; rep from * to end. Row 2: Ch 2, turn. *Sk 1 sc, 2 sc in next sc; rep from * to end. Repeat Rows 1 and 2.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration

ch(s) = chain(s) sc = single crochet

sk = skip

 Stitchfinder: Crochet Sampler Square: V-Stitch

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Note: this is a pattern for creating this sampler square. For more on what you can do with your squares, click here.V-Stitch Ch 34. Row 1: Dc in 5th ch from hook, ch 1, dc in same ch (V-stitch made), *sk 2 ch, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch (V-st made); rep from * to last 2 ch, sk 1 ch, dc in last ch. Row 2: Ch 3, turn. (Dc, ch 1, dc) in each ch-1 sp across, dc in 3rd ch of t-ch. Repeat Row 2.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration

ch = chain dc = double crochet

sk = skip st = stitch

t-ch = turning chain

 Stitchfinder: Crochet Stitch: Alone Together

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CL2 (2-dc Bobble) [Yo and draw up a lp, yo and draw through 2 lps on hook] twice, yo and draw through all 3 lps on hook.

CL3 (3-dc Bobble) [Yo and draw up a lp, yo and draw through 2 lps on hook] 3 times, yo and draw through all 4 lps on hook. First Motif (ch 4, join with sl st to form ring) Rnd 1 Ch 1, 8 sc in ring, join with sl st to first sc. Rnd 2 (Ch 3, CL2) in first sc, ch 4, [CL3 in next sc, ch 4] 7 times—8 clusters. Join with sl st to top of beg CL2. Rnd 3 Sl st in first ch-4 sp, ch 1, *(1 sc, ch 2, 1 sc, ch 4, 1 sc) in next ch-4 sp, ch 8, (1 sc, ch 4, 1 sc, ch 2, 1 sc) in next ch-4 sp; rep from * around. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off. Second and All Remaining Motifs Work as first motif through rnd 2. Joining Work rnd 3 as first motif, joining motifs in corresponding ch-8 corners or ch-4 lps as foll: Ch-8 Corners Ch 4 on rnd 3 of 2nd motif, drop lp from hook, insert hook from front to back through corresponding ch-8 lp on first motif, pick up dropped lp of 2nd motif, ch 4, cont to work rnd 3 on 2nd motif as established. Ch-4 Lps Ch 2 on rnd 3 of 2nd motif, drop lp from hook, insert hook from front to back in corresponding ch-4 lp on first motif, pick up dropped lp of 2nd motif, ch 2, cont to work rnd 3 of 2nd motif as established.

Stitch directions reproduced with permission, from Vogue Knitting Stitchionary: Volume Four, Sixth & Spring Books, 2007 Stitchfinder: Crochet Stitch: Checkerboard

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Row 1 Work 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Turn. Row 2 Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc throughout), skip first sc, 1 dc in next 3 sc, *ch 2, skip next 2 sc, 1 dc in next 4 sc; rep from * to end. Turn. Row 3Ch 5 (counts as 1 dc and ch 2), skip first dc, *skip next 2 dc, 1 dc in next dc, 2 dc in ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next dc, ch 2; rep from *, end skip last 2 dc, 1 dc in top of t-ch. Turn. Row 4 Ch 3, *2 dc in ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next dc, ch 2, skip 2 dc, 1 dc in next dc; rep from *, end 2 dc in last ch-2 sp, 1 dc in 3rd ch of ch-5 t-ch. Turn. Row 5 Rep row 3. Row 6 Rep row 4. Row 7 Ch 1, 1 sc in each dc and 2 sc in each ch-2 sp across, end 1 sc in top of t-ch. Turn. Row 8 Ch 1, 1 sc in each sc across. Rep rows 2-8.

Stitch directions reproduced with permission, from Vogue Knitting Stitchionary: Volume Four, Sixth & Spring Books, 2007 Stitchfinder: Crochet Stitch: Crochet Cable

Click here to zoom (Chain a multiple of 4 sts + 3) Row 1 1 Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Turn. Row 2 Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), *skip next sc, 1 dc in next 3 sc, yo, with hook in front of work, go back and insert hook from front to back into skipped st before the 3-dc group; loosely draw through a lp and bring it up to the height of the 3-dc group; yo and complete dc (Cable st ); rep from * across, end dc in last st. Turn. Row 3 Ch 1, 1 sc in each dc across. Turn. Rep rows 2 and 3.

Stitch directions reproduced with permission, from Vogue Knitting Stitchionary: Volume Four, Sixth & Spring Books, 2007 Stitchfinder: Crochet Stitch: Diagonal Stripes

Click here to zoom (colors A and B) (ch a multiple of 8 sts + 2) Row 1 With A, 1 dc in 4th ch from hook and in next 2 ch, *with B, 1 dc in next 4 ch; with A, 1 dc in next 4 ch; rep from *, end with B, 1 dc in last 4 ch. Turn. Row 2 With A, ch 3 (counts as 1 dc throughout), skip first st, *with B, 1 dc in next 4 sts; with A, 1 dc in next 4 sts; rep from *, end last rep with A, 1 dc in last 2 sts, 1 dc in top of t-ch. Turn. Row 3 With A, ch 3, skip first st, 1 dc in next st, *with B, 1 dc in next 4 sts; with A, 1 dc in next 4 sts; rep from *, end last rep with A, 1 dc in last st, 1 dc in top of t-ch. Turn. Row 4 With A, ch 3, skip first st, 1 dc in next 2 sts, *with B, 1 dc in next 4 sts; with A, 1 dc in next 4 sts; rep from *, end last rep with A, 1 dc in top of t-ch. Turn. Row 5 With B, ch 3, skip first st, 1 dc in next 3 sts, *with A, 1 dc in next 4 sts; with B, 1 dc in next 4 sts; rep from *, end with A, 1 dc in last 3

sts, 1 dc in top of t-ch. Turn. Row 6 With B, ch 3, skip first st, *with A, 1 dc in next 4 sts, with B, 1 dc in next 4 sts; rep from *, end last rep with B, 1 dc in last 2 sts, 1 dc in top of t-ch. Turn. Row 7 With B, ch 3, skip first st, 1 dc in next st, *with A, 1 dc in next 4 sts; with B, 1 dc in next 4 sts; rep from *, end last rep with B, 1 dc in last st, 1 dc in top of t-ch. Turn. Row 8 With B, ch 3, skip first st, 1 dc in next 2 sts, *with A, 1 dc in 4 sts; with B, 1 dc in next 4 sts; rep from *, end last rep with B, 1 dc in top of t-ch. Turn. Row 9 With A, ch 3, skip first st, 1 dc in next 3 sts, *with B, 1 dc in next 4 sts; with A, 1 dc in next 4 sts; rep from *, end with B, 1 dc in last 3 sts, 1 dc in top of t-ch. Turn. Rep rows 2–9.

Stitch directions reproduced with permission, from Vogue Knitting Stitchionary: Volume Four, Sixth & Spring Books, 2007 Stitchfinder: Crochet Stitch: Fanfare

Click here to zoom (ch a multiple of 6 sts + 4) Row 1 Work 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook, 1 sc in next 2 ch, *ch 3, skip 3 ch, 1 sc in next 3 ch; rep from * across. Turn. Row 2 Ch 1, 1 sc in first 2 sc, *skip 1 sc, 5 dc in ch-3 sp, skip 1 sc, 1 sc in next sc; rep from * end 1 sc in last sc. Turn. Row 3 Ch 4 (counts as 1 sc and ch 3), skip (2 sc, 1 dc), 1 sc in next 3 dc, *ch 3, skip (1 dc, 1 sc, 1 dc), 1 sc in next 3 dc; rep from * to last 4 sts, end ch 3, skip (1 dc, 1 sc), 1 sc in last sc. Turn. Row 4 Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), 3 dc in first ch-3 sp, *skip 1 sc, 1 sc in next sc, skip 1 sc, 5 dc in ch-3 sp; rep from *, end last rep 4 dc in last ch-3 sp. Turn. Row 5 Ch 1, 1 sc in first 3 dc, *ch 3, skip (1 dc, 1 sc, 1 dc), 1 sc in next 3 dc; rep from * across. Turn. Rep rows 2–5.

Stitch directions reproduced with permission, from Vogue Knitting Stitchionary: Volume Four, Sixth & Spring Books, 2007 Stitchfinder: Crochet Stitch: Gilded Fans

Click here to zoom (ch a multiple of 8 sts + 5) Row 1 Work 1 dc in 4th ch from hook, *ch 3, skip 2 ch, 1 sc in next 3 ch, ch 3, skip 2 ch, (1 dc, ch 3, 1 dc) in next ch; rep from *, end last rep ch 3, skip 2 ch, 1 dc in last 2 ch. Turn. Row 2 Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), 3 dc in sp between 1st and 2nd dc of row below, *ch 3, 1 sc in 2nd sc of 3-sc group, ch 3, skip next ch-3 sp, 7 dc in next ch-3 sp; rep from *, end ch 3, 1 sc in 2nd sc of last 3-sc group, ch 3, skip last ch-3 sp, 4 dc in sp between last dc and t-ch sp. Turn. Row 3 Ch 1, 1 sc in next 4 dc, *ch 5, skip next 2 ch-3 sps, 1 sc in next 7 dc; rep from *, end ch 5, skip next 2 ch-3 sps, 1 sc in last 3 dc, 1 sc in top of t-ch. Turn. Row 4 Ch 1, 1 sc in first sc, *ch 3, (1 dc, ch 3, 1 dc) in 3rd ch of next ch-5 sp, ch 3, skip 2 sc of next 7-sc group, 1 sc in next 3 sc; rep from *, end ch 3, (1 dc, ch 3, 1 dc) in 3rd ch of last ch-5 sp, ch 3, skip 2 sc of last 4-sc group, 1 sc in last sc. Turn. Row 5 Ch 4, skip 1st ch-3 sp, 7 dc in ch-3 sp between dc, *ch 3, 1 sc in 2nd sc of 3-sc group, ch 3, skip next ch-sp, 7 dc in next ch sp between dc; rep from *, end ch 3, skip last ch-sp, 1 sc in last sc. Turn. Row 6 Ch 3, *1 sc in next 7 dc, ch 5; rep from *, end last rep ch 2, 1 sc in first ch of beg ch-4 of row below. Turn. Row 7 Ch 5 (counts as 1 dc and t-ch), 1 dc in first sc, *ch 3, skip 2 sc, 1 sc in next 3 sc, ch 3, (1 dc, ch 3, 1 dc) in 3rd ch of next ch-5 sp; rep from *, end ch 3, skip 2 sc, 1 sc in next 3 sc, ch 3, (1 dc, ch 3, 1 dc) in 1st ch of t-ch of row below. Turn. Rep rows 2–7, end with row 3 or 6.

Stitch directions reproduced with permission, from Vogue Knitting Stitchionary: Volume Four, Sixth & Spring Books, 2007 Stitchfinder: Crochet Stitch: Lace Ripples

Click here to zoom (colors A, B, C and D) Stripe Sequence 2 rows A, 2C, 2A, 2B (ch a multiple of 16 sts + 2) Row 1 With B, working in back lps only of foundation ch, 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook, *1 sc in next ch, ch 1, skip 1 ch, 1 hdc in next ch, ch 1, skip 1 ch, 1 dc in next ch, [ch 1, skip 1 ch, 1 tr in next ch] twice, ch 1, skip 1 ch, 1 dc in next ch, ch 1, skip 1 ch, 1 hdc in next ch, ch 1, skip 1 ch, 1 sc in next ch, ch 1, skip 1 ch; rep from *, end last rep 1 sc in last 2 ch. Turn. Rows 2, 6, 10 and 14 With A, ch 1, 1 sc in each st and ch-1 sp. Turn. Rows 3, 7, 11 and 15 With A, ch 1, 1 sc in each sc across. Turn. Row 4 With C, ch 4 (counts as 1 tr), skip first st, *1 tr in next st, ch 1, skip 1 st, 1 dc in next st, ch 1, skip 1 st, 1 hdc in next st, [ch 1, skip 1 st, 1 sc in next st] twice, ch 1, skip 1 st, 1 hdc in next st, ch 1, skip 1 st, 1 dc in next st, ch 1, skip 1 st, 1 tr in next st, ch 1, skip 1 st; rep from *, end last rep 1 tr in last 2 sts. Turn. Row 5 With C, ch 4 (counts as 1 tr), skip first st, *1 tr in next st, ch 1, skip 1 st, 1 dc in next st, ch 1, skip 1 st, 1 hdc in next st, [ch 1, skip 1 st, 1 sc in next st] twice, ch 1, skip 1 st, 1 hdc in next st, ch 1, skip 1 st, 1 dc in next st, ch 1, skip 1 st, 1 tr in next st, ch 1, skip 1 st; rep from *, end last rep 1 tr in last st, tr in top of t-ch. Turn. Rows 8 and 9 With B, ch 1, 1 sc in first st, *1 sc in next st, ch 1, skip 1 st, 1 hdc in next st, ch 1, skip 1 st, 1 dc in next st, [ch 1, skip 1 st, 1 tr in next st] twice, ch 1, skip 1 st, 1 dc in next st, ch 1, skip 1 st, 1 hdc in next st, ch 1, skip 1 st, 1 sc in next st, ch 1, skip 1 st; rep from *, end last rep 1 sc in last 2 sts. Ch 1, turn. Rows 12 and 13 With D, rep rows 4 and 5. Rows 16 and 17 Rep row 8 and 9. Rep rows 2–17.

Stitch directions reproduced with permission, from Vogue Knitting Stitchionary: Volume Four, Sixth & Spring Books, 2007 Stitchfinder: Crochet Stitch: Petal Mesh

Click here to zoom Petal [Yo, insert hook into 4th ch from hook, yo and draw up a lp, yo and draw through 2 lps on hook] twice, [yo and draw through 2 lps on hook] twice. (make odd number of petals by working row 1) Row 1 Ch 5, make petal, *ch 4, make petal; rep from * for desired odd number of petals. Turn. Row 2 Ch 7, petal in 4th ch from hook, *1 sc between first and 2nd petals of row 1, ch 4, make petal; rep from *, end 1 dc in first ch of row 1. Turn. Row 3 Ch 7, petal in 4th ch from hook, *ch 4, make petal, skip 2 petals, 1 sc in sc, ch 4, make petal; rep from *, end ch 4, make petal, 1 dc in ch-sp. Turn. Row 4 Ch 7, Petal in 4th ch from hook, *ch 4, make petal,

skip 2 petals, 1 sc in between 3rd and 4th petals of previous row, ch 4, make petal; rep from *, end 1 dc in ch-sp. Turn. Rep row 4.

Stitch directions reproduced with permission, from Vogue Knitting Stitchionary: Volume Four, Sixth & Spring Books, 2007 Stitchfinder: Crochet Stitch: Petite Popcorns

Click here to zoom (Chain a multiple of 3 sts + 2) Row 1 1 Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Turn. Row 2 Ch 1, 1 sc in first sc, *in next sc [yo and draw up a lp] 5 times, yo and draw through all 5 lps on hook (Popcorn made), 1 sc in each of next 2 sc; rep from * across. Turn. Row 3 Ch 1, 1 sc in each st across. Turn. Row 4 Ch 1, *1 sc in next 2 sc, Popcorn in next sc; rep from *, end 1 sc in last sc. Turn. Row 5 Rep row 3. Rep rows 2-5.

Stitch directions reproduced with permission, from Vogue Knitting Stitchionary: Volume Four, Sixth & Spring Books, 2007 Stitchfinder: Crochet Stitch: Picot

Click here to zoom (ch a multiple of 7 sts + 1) Row 1 Work 1 sc in 4th ch from hook, *ch 3, 1 sc in same ch as last sc, 1 sc in next ch, ch 2, skip 2 ch, 1 sc in next ch; rep from * to end. Turn. Row 2 Ch 3, *1 dc in ch-2 sp, ch 3, 1 sc in top of last dc, 1 dc in same sp as last dc, ch 2; rep from *, end 1 dc in t-ch. Turn. Rep row 2.

Stitch directions reproduced with permission, from Vogue Knitting Stitchionary: Volume Four, Sixth & Spring Books, 2007 

Stitchfinder: Crochet Stitch: Playblocks

Click here to zoom (colors A, B, C, D, E, F, and G) Stripe Sequence 2 rows A, 2B, 2C, 2A, 2D, 2E, 2F, 2G FPtr (Front Post treble) Yo twice and insert hook from front to back to front around post of stitch two rows below (first row of previous color), yo and draw up a lp, [yo and draw through 2 lps on hook] 3 times. (ch a multiple of 10 sts + 12) Row 1 With A, 1 dc in 5th ch from hook and in each ch across. Turn. Row 2 With A, ch 3 (counts as 1 dc throughout), skip first dc, 1 dc in each dc across, end 1 dc in top of t-ch. Turn. Row 3 With B, ch 3, skip first dc, 1 dc in next dc, *[FPtr in next dc, 1 dc in next dc] 3 times, 1 dc in next 4 dc; rep from *, end last rep 1 dc in last dc, dc in top of t-ch. Turn. Row 4 With B, rep row 2. Row 5 With C, ch 3, skip first dc, 1 dc in next 6 dc, *[FPtr in next dc, 1 dc in next dc] 3 times, 1 dc in 4 dc; rep from *, end 1 dc in last 2 dc, dc in top of t-ch. Turn. Rep rows 2–5, continuing stripe sequence.

Stitch directions reproduced with permission, from Vogue Knitting Stitchionary: Volume Four, Sixth & Spring Books, 2007 

Stitchfinder: Crochet Stitch: Rainbow Chevron

Click here to zoom Sc2tog [Insert hook in next st, yo and draw up a lp] twice, yo and draw through all 3 lps on hook. Dc2tog [Yo, insert hook in st, yo and draw up a lp, yo, draw through 2 lps on hook] twice, yo and draw through all 3 lps on hook. (colors A, B, C, D, E, F, G) Stripe sequences below are OPTIONAL; use one or combine all for a garment. Sample is Stripe Sequence 1. Stripe Sequence 1 Work 2 rows A, 1B, 2C, 3D, 1E, 2A, 3F, 1G Stripe Sequence 2 Work 1 row B, 1E, 2C, 2A, 3B, 1F, 2A, 2G, 1F, 3D Stripe Sequence 3 Work 3 rows C, 2B, 2A, 1E, 2G, 1B, 1F, 2D Stripe Sequence 4 Work 2 rows A, 3B, 1E, 2A, 3C, 2D, 1F, 2A, 2G (ch a multiple of 12 sts + 3) Note: Work in back lps only throughout. Row 1 Work 1 dc in 4th ch from hook, 1 dc in next 3 ch, [dc2tog over next 2 ch] twice, 1 dc in next 3 ch, 2 dc in next ch, *2 dc in next ch, 1 dc in next 3 ch, [dc2tog over next 2 ch] twice, 1 dc in next 3 ch, 2 dc in next ch; rep from * to end. Turn. Row 2 Ch 1, 2 sc in first dc, 1 sc in next 3 dc, [sc2tog] twice, 1 sc in next 3 dc, 2 sc in next dc, *2 sc in next dc, 1 sc in next 3 dc, [sc2tog] twice, 1 sc in next 3 dc, 2 sc in next dc; rep from *, end last rep with 2 sc in top of t-ch. Turn. Row 3 Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), 1 dc in first sc, 1 dc in next 3 sc, [dc2tog] twice, 1 dc in next 3 sc, 2 dc in next sc, *2 dc in next sc, 1 dc in next 3 sc, [dc2tog] twice, 1 dc in next 3 sc, 2 dc in next sc; rep from * to end. Turn. Rep rows 2 and 3, continuing stripe sequence.

Stitch directions reproduced with permission, from Vogue Knitting Stitchionary: Volume Four, Sixth & Spring Books, 2007 Stitchfinder: Crochet Stitch: Rendez-Vous

Click here to zoom V-st (1 dc, ch 3, 1 dc).

(ch a multiple of 10 sts + 8) Row 1 1 Sc in 8th ch from hook, *ch 3, skip 2 ch, V-st in next ch, ch 3, skip 2 ch, 1 sc in next ch, ch 4, skip 3 ch, 1 sc in next ch; rep from * to end. Turn. Row 2 Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc throughout), skip first sc, 3 dc in ch-4 sp, *ch 2, skip (1 sc, ch-3 sp), 1 dc in next dc, 1 dc in center ch of ch-3 sp, 1 dc in next dc, ch 2, skip (ch-3 sp, 1 sc), 8 dc in ch-4 sp; rep from *, end last rep 4 dc in last ch-sp. Turn. Row 3 Ch 3, skip first dc, 1 dc in next 3 dc, *skip (ch-2 sp, 1 dc), V-st in next dc, skip (1 dc, ch-2 sp), 1 dc in next 3 dc, ch 2, skip 2 dc, 1 dc in next 3 dc; rep from *, end last rep 1 dc in last 3 dc, 1 dc in top of t-ch. Turn. Row 4 Ch 3, skip first dc, 1 dc in next 3 dc, *skip next dc, V-st in center ch of ch-3, skip 1 dc, 1 dc in next 3 dc, 2 dc in ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 3 dc; rep from *, end last rep 1 dc in top of t-ch. Turn. Row 5 Ch 4 (counts as 1 dc and ch 1), 1 dc in first dc, ch 3, skip 4 dc, *1 sc in first dc of V-st, ch 4, skip ch-3 sp, 1 sc in next dc of V-st, ch 3, V-st between 4th and 5th dc of next 8-dc group, ch 3; rep from *, end 1 sc in first dc of last V-st, ch 4, skip ch-3 sp, 1 sc in next dc of V-st, ch 3, (1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc) in top of t-ch. Turn. Row 6 Ch 3, 1 dc in first ch-1 sp, 1 dc in next dc, ch 2 *skip ch-3 sp, 8 dc in next ch-4 sp, ch 2, skip ch-3 sp, 1 dc in next dc, 1 dc in center ch of next ch-3 sp, 1 dc in next dc, ch 2; rep from *, end skip ch-3 sp, 8 dc in last ch-4 sp, ch 2, skip ch-3 sp, 1 dc in last dc, 1 dc in 3rd ch of t-ch. Turn. Row 7 Ch 4 (counts as 1 dc and ch 1), skip first dc, 1 dc in next dc, *skip ch-2 sp, 1 dc in 3 dc, ch 2, skip 2 dc, 1 dc in next 3 dc, skip (ch-2 sp, 1 dc), V-st in next dc, skip 1 dc; rep from *, end last rep 1 dc in last dc, ch 1, 1 dc in top of t-ch. Turn. Row 8 Ch 4 (counts as 1 dc and ch 1), skip first dc, 1 dc in first ch-1 sp, *skip 1 dc, 1 dc in next 3 dc, 2 dc in ch-2 sp, 1 dc in next 3 dc, V-st in center ch of ch-3 sp; rep from *, end last rep 1 dc in last ch-1 sp, ch 1, 1 dc in 3rd ch of t-ch. Turn. Row 9 Ch 5, skip (1 dc, ch-1 sp), 1 sc in next dc, *ch 3, V-st between 4th and 5th dc of 8-dc group, ch 3, 1 sc in first dc of next V-st, ch 4, skip ch-3 sp, 1 sc in next dc; rep from * end ch 3, V-st between 4th and 5th dc of last 8-dc group, ch 3, skip next 4 dc, 1 sc in last dc, ch 4, 1 sc in top of t-ch. Turn. Rep rows 2–9.

Stitch directions reproduced with permission, from Vogue Knitting Stitchionary: Volume Four, Sixth & Spring Books, 2007 Stitchfinder: Crochet Stitch: Reversible Mesh

Click here to zoom (ch a multiple of 2 sts + 4) Row 1 1 Dc in 4th ch from hook, *ch 1, skip 1 ch, 1 dc in next ch; rep from * to end. Turn. Row 2 Ch 3, 1 dc in first ch-1 sp, *ch 1, 1 dc in next ch-1 sp; rep from *, end ch 1, 1 dc in top of t-ch ch of row below. Turn. Rep row 2.

Stitch directions reproduced with permission, from Vogue Knitting Stitchionary: Volume Four, Sixth & Spring Books, 2007 Stitchfinder: Crochet Stitch: Scallop Stripes

Click here to zoom (colors A, B and C) Stripe Sequence 2 rows A, 2B, 2C, 2B, 2A, 2C (ch a multiple of 11 sts + 10) Row 1 Work 1 dc in 4th ch from hook, ch 1, skip 2 ch, 1 sc in next ch, *ch 5, skip 4 ch, 1 sc in next ch, ch 1, skip 2 ch, (1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc) in next ch, ch 1, skip 2 ch, 1 sc in next ch; rep from *, end ch 2, skip 2 ch, 1 dc in last ch. Turn. Row 2 Ch 1, 1 sc in first dc, skip ch-2 sp, *3 dc in each of next 3 ch-1 sps, 1 sc in next ch-5 sp; rep from *, end 3 dc in last ch-1 sp, 2 dc in top of t-ch. Turn. Row 3 Ch 4, 1 sc between 2nd and 3rd dc of first scallop, *ch 1, (1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc) in next sc, ch 1, 1 sc between first and 2nd dc of next scallop, ch 5, skip next scallop, 1 sc between 2nd and 3rd dc of next scallop; rep from *, end ch 1, 2 dc in last sc. Turn. Row 4 Ch 3, 1 dc in first dc, 3 dc in ch-1 sp, *1 sc in ch-5 sp, 3 dc in next 3 ch-1 sps; rep from *, end 1 sc in t-ch sp. Turn. Row 5 Ch 3, 1 dc in first sc, ch 1, *1 sc between first and 2nd dc of next scallop, ch 5, skip next scallop, 1 sc between between 2nd and 3rd dc of next scallop, ch 1, (1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc) in next sc, ch 1; rep from *, end 1 sc between first and 2nd dc of last scallop, ch 2, 1 dc in top of t-ch. Turn. Rep rows 2–5, continuing stripe sequence.

Stitch directions reproduced with permission, from Vogue Knitting Stitchionary: Volume Four, Sixth & Spring Books, 2007 Stitchfinder: Crochet Stitch: Shell Pattern I

Click here to zoom Shell [(1 dc, ch 1) 3 times, 1 dc] (ch a multiple of 5 sts + 4) Row 1 Work 1 dc in 4th ch from hook, *skip 4 ch, shell in next ch; rep from *, end last rep skip 4 ch, 2 dc in last ch. Turn. Row 2 Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), skip first dc, 1 dc in next dc, *shell in center ch-1 sp of shell; rep from *, end 2 dc in top of t-ch. Turn. Rep row 2.

Stitch directions reproduced with permission, from Vogue Knitting Stitchionary: Volume Four, Sixth & Spring Books, 2007 Stitchfinder: Crochet Stitch: Shell Pattern II

Click here to zoom Shell (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) (ch a multiple of 4 sts) Row 1 shell in 4th ch from hook, *skip 3 ch, shell in next ch; rep from * to end. Turn. Row 2 Ch 3, *shell in ch-1 sp of next shell; rep from * to end. Turn. Rep row 2.

Stitch directions reproduced with permission, from Vogue Knitting Stitchionary: Volume Four, Sixth & Spring Books, 2007Stitchfinder: Crochet Stitch: Solid Scallop

Click here to zoom (Chain a multiple of 6 sts + 2) Row 1 1 Sc in 2nd ch from hook, *skip 2 ch, 5 dc in next ch, skip 2 ch, 1 sc in next ch; rep from * across. Turn. Row 2 Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), 2 dc in first sc, *1 sc in center dc of next scallop, 5 dc in next sc; rep from *, end last rep 3 dc in last sc. Turn. Row 3 Ch 1, 1 sc in first

dc, *5 dc in next sc, 1 sc in center dc of next scallop; rep from *, end last rep 1 sc in top of t-ch. Turn. Rep rows 2 and 3.

Stitch directions reproduced with permission, from Vogue Knitting Stitchionary: Volume Four, Sixth & Spring Books, 2007 Stitchfinder: Crochet Stitch: Solomon's Knot

Click here to zoom SK (Solomon’s Knot) Lengthen lp as required, *yo and draw through lp on hook, keeping the single back strand of long chain separate from the 2 front strands, insert hook under single back thread, yo and draw lp through, yo and draw through both lps.* ESK (Edge Solomon’s Knot) These form the base “chain” and edges. Lengthen lp two-thirds the length of MSK’s (approx 1"/2.5cm long) and work as for SK. MSK (Main Solomon’s Knot) These form the main fabric. Lengthen lp one and one-half times as long as ESK s (approx 11D 4"/3cm long) and work as for SK. Base chain Ch 2. 1 Sc in 2nd ch from hook, 4 ESK, 1 MSK. Row 1 Skip 3 lps from hook, 1 sc in sc, 2 MSK, skip 4 lps from hook, 1 sc in last sc (first sc of base chain). Turn. Row 2 3 MSK, skip 4 lps from hook , 1 sc in sc (1st 4-lp diamond), 2 MSK, skip 4 lps from hook, 1 sc in sc (2nd 4-lp diamond). Turn. Row 3 3 MSK, skip 4 lps from hook, 1 sc in sc, *2 MSK, skip 4 lps from hook, 1 sc in sc*, 2 MSK, slip 3 lps from hook, (insert hook in next sc, yo and draw up lp, lengthening to approx 4"/3cm, yo and draw through long lp only, keeping the single back strand of this long st separate from the 2 front strands, insert hook under this single back strand, yo and draw up lp, yo and draw through 3 lps) (3 4-lp diamonds). Row 4 Rep row 3, adding one 4-lp diamond on each row by rep bet

*’s. Row 5 2 MSK, skip 3 lps from hook, 1 sc in sc, *1 MSK, skip 2 lps, 1 sc in next sc; rep from *, end 2 MSK, skip 3 lps from hook, 1 sc in sc along side. Fasten off.

Stitch directions reproduced with permission, from Vogue Knitting Stitchionary: Volume Four, Sixth & Spring Books, 2007 Stitchfinder: Crochet Stitch: St George's Variation

Click here to zoom (colors A and B) (ch a multiple of 14 sts + 9) Row 1 With A, 1 dc in 4th ch from hook and in next 5 ch, *[with B, 1 dc in next ch; with A, 1 dc in next ch] 3 times; with B, 1 dc in next ch; with A, 1 dc in 7 ch; rep from * to end. Turn. Rows 2–4 With A, ch 3 (counts as 1 dc throughout), skip first st, 1 dc in next 6 dc, *[with B, 1 dc in next dc; with A, 1 dc in next dc] 3 times; with B, 1 dc in next st; with A, 1 dc in 7 dc; rep from * across, end last rep with A, 1 dc in last 6 dc, 1 dc in top of t-ch. Turn. Rows 5–8 With A, ch 3, skip first st, [with B, 1 dc in next dc; with A, 1 dc in next dc] 3 times; *with B, 1 dc in next 7 dc, [with A, 1 dc in next dc; with B, 1 dc in next dc] 3 times; with A, 1 dc in next dc; rep from * across, end last rep with A, 1 dc in top of t-ch. Turn. Row 9 Rep row 2.

Rep rows 2–9.

Stitch directions reproduced with permission, from Vogue Knitting Stitchionary: Volume Four, Sixth & Spring Books, 2007 Stitchfinder: Crochet Stitch: Stacked Clusters

Click here to zoom CL [Yo, insert hook in next dc, yo and draw up lp, yo and draw through 2 lps on hook] 5 times, yo and draw through all 6 lps on hook. (ch a multiple of 6 sts + 3) Row 1 (WS) 5 dc in 6th ch from hook, skip 2 ch, 1 dc in next ch, *skip 2 ch, 5 dc in next ch, skip 2 ch, 1 dc in next ch; rep from * to end. Turn. Row 2 Ch 5, skip first dc, *CL over next 5 dc, ch 2, 1 dc in next dc, ch 2; rep from *, end CL over last 5 dc, ch 2, 1 dc in top of t-ch.

Turn. Row 3 Ch 3, skip 2 ch, 5 dc in CL, *skip 2 ch, 1 dc in next dc, skip 2 ch, 5 dc in next CL; rep from *, end skip 2 ch, 1 dc in 3rd ch of t-ch. Turn. Rep rows 2 and 3.

Stitch directions reproduced with permission, from Vogue Knitting Stitchionary: Volume Four, Sixth & Spring Books, 2007

 Stitchfinder: Crochet Stitch: Star Mesh

Click here to zoom (ch a multiple of 4 sts + 3) Row 1 Yo twice, insert hook in 5th ch from hook and draw up lp, *yo and draw through 2 lps (3 lps on hook and first leg of CrTr), yo, skip 1 ch, insert hook in next ch and draw up a lp, [yo and draw through 2 lps on hook] 4 times (1 lp on hook and 2nd leg of CrTr), ch 1, yo, insert hook in middle of CrTr where legs meet and draw up lp, [yo and draw through 2 lps on hook] twice—CrTr completed, ch 1, skip 1 ch, yo twice, insert hook in next ch and draw up lp; rep from *, end CrTr in last 3 ch. Turn. Row 2 Ch 4, skip first st and ch-1 sp, *CrTr over 2nd leg of CrTr and first leg of next CrTr of previous row, ch 1; rep from *, end CrTr over 2nd leg of CrTr and top of ch-4 t-ch of previous row. Turn. Rep row 2.

Stitch directions reproduced with permission, from Vogue Knitting Stitchionary: Volume Four, Sixth & Spring Books, 2007 

Stitchfinder: Crochet Stitch: Striped Chevrons

Click here to zoom (colors A, B and C) Stripe Sequence 2 rows A, 2B, 2C (ch a multiple of 10 sts +1) Row 1 Work 2 Sc in 2nd ch from hook, *1 sc in next 3 ch, skip 1 ch, 1 sc in next ch, skip 1 ch, 1 sc in next 3 ch, 3 sc in next ch; rep from * to last 10 ch, 1 sc in next 3 ch, skip 1 ch, 1 sc in next ch, skip 1 ch, 1 sc in next 3 ch, 2 sc in last ch. Turn. Row 2 Ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, *1 sc in next 3 sc, skip 1 sc, 1 sc in next sc, skip 1 sc, 1 sc in next 3 sc, 3 sc in next sc; rep from * to last 10 sc, 1 sc in next 3 sc, skip 1 sc, 1 sc in next sc, skip 1 sc, 1 sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in last sc. Turn. Rep row 2, continuing stripe sequence.

Stitch directions reproduced with permission, from Vogue Knitting Stitchionary: Volume Four, Sixth & Spring Books, 2007  Stitchfinder: Crochet Stitch: Twinkle, Twinkle

Click here to zoom (colors A and B) (ch a multiple of 8 sts + 2) Row 1 With B, 1 dc in 4th ch from hook and in next 5 ch, *with A, 1 dc in 2 ch; with B, 1 dc in next 6 ch; rep from *, end with A, 1 dc in last ch. Turn. Row 2 With A, ch 3 (counts as 1 dc throughout), skip first st, 1 dc in next 2 sts, *with B, 1 dc in next 2 sts; with A, 1 dc in next 6 sts; rep from *, end last rep with A, 1 dc in last 2 sts, 1 dc in top of t-ch. Turn. Row 3 With A, ch 3, skip first st, *with B, 1 dc in next 6 sts; with A, 1 dc in next 2 sts; rep from *, end last rep with A, 1 dc in top of t-ch. Turn. Row 4 With B, ch 3, skip first st, 1 dc in next 2 sts, *with A, 1 dc in next 2 sts; with B, 1 dc in next 6 sts; rep from *, end last rep with B, 1 dc in last 2 sts, dc in top of t-ch. Turn. Row 5 With B, ch 3, skip first st, *with A, 1 dc in next 6 sts, with B, 1 dc in next 2 sts; rep from *, end last rep with B, 1 dc in top of t-ch. Turn. Row 6 With B, ch 3, skip first st, 1 dc in next 2 sts, *with A, 1 dc in next 2 sts; with B, 1 dc in next 6 sts; rep from *, end last rep with B, 1 dc in last 2 sts 1 dc in top of t-ch. Turn. Row 7 With A, ch 3, skip first st, *with B, 1 dc in next 6 sts; with A, 1 dc in next 2 sts; rep from *, end last rep with A, 1 dc in top of t-ch. Turn. Rep rows 2–7.

Stitch directions reproduced with permission, from Vogue Knitting Stitchionary: Volume Four, Sixth & Spring Books, 2007 

Stitchfinder: Crochet Trim: Arcade Edge

Click here to zoom Skill level: Beginner/easyMake a foundation chain of the required length, or work row 1 directly into the item to be trimmed with right side facing. (multiple of 6 stitches + 3)Row 1: 1 ch, 1 sc in each st to end, turn. Row 2: 1 ch, 2 sc, *3 ch, skip 3 sts, 3 sc, rep from * to end, turn. Row 3: 1 ch, 1 sc, *5 dc in 3-ch sp, skip 1 st, 1 sc, skip 1 st, rep from * to end. Fasten off.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration

ch(s) = chain(s) sc = single crochet

dc = double crochet st(s) = stitch(es)

 

Trim directions reproduced by permission from 150 Crochet Trims by Susan Smith, St. Martin's Griffin, 2007 

Stitchfinder: Crochet Trim: Block Edge

Click here to zoom Skill level: IntermediateMake a foundation chain of the required length, or work row 1 directly into the item to be trimmed with right side facing. (multiple of 4 stitches + 1)Row 1: 1 ch, 1 sc in each st to end, turn. Row 2: As row 1. Row 3: 4 ch, *skip 3 sts, 1 trc in next st, 3 ch, 4 dc around stem of trc just worked, rep from * to end. Fasten offColor Variation: Work all the single crochet stitches in yarn B.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration

ch(s) = chain(s) sc = single crochet

dc = double crochet st(s) = stitch(es)

trc = triple (treble) crochet

Trim directions reproduced by permission from 150 Crochet Trims by Susan Smith, St. Martin's Griffin, 2007 Stitchfinder: Crochet Trim: Curlicue Fringe

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Skill level: Challenging/complex

Using yarn A, make a foundation chain of the required length, or work row 1 directly into the item to be trimmed with right side facing. (multiple of 4 stitches + 1)

Row 1: (A) 1 ch, 1 sc in each chain to end, turn. Row 2: (A) 2 ch, 1 hdc in each st to end, turn. Row 3: (A) As row 2. Fasten off, turn. Row 4: (B) 1 ch, *3 sc, ^9 ch, 4 sc in 3rd ch from hook, (4 sc in next ch) 6 times, 1 sl st in last sc worked on fringe header ^, rep from ^ to ^ once, rep from * to end. Fasten off.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration

ch(s) = chain(s)sc = single crochet

hdc = half double crochet

Trim directions reproduced by permission from 150 Crochet Trims by Susan Smith, St. Martin's Griffin, 2007  Stitchfinder: Crochet Trim: Eyelet Braid

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Skill level: Intermediate

Make a foundation chain of the required length, or work row 1 directly into the item to be trimmed with right side facing.

(multiple of 8 stitches + 1)

Row 1: 1 ch, 1 sc in each st or position to end, turn. Row 2: 3 ch, *(1 ch, skip 1 st, 1 dc in next st) 3 times, 2 dc, rep from * to end, turn. Row 3: As row 1. Fasten off.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration

ch(s) = chain(s)sc = single crochet

st = stitch

dc = double crochet

Trim directions reproduced by permission from 150 Crochet Trims by Susan Smith, St. Martin's Griffin, 2007  Stitchfinder: Crochet Trim: Frilled Edging

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Skill level: Intermediate

Make a foundation chain of the required length, or work row 1 directly into the item to be trimmed with right side facing. (even number of stitches)

Row 1: 1 ch, 1 sc in each ch to end, turn. Row 2: *5 ch, skip next st, sl st into next st, rep from * to end, turn. Row 3: 1 ch, (1 sc, [3 ch, 1 sc] 5 times) in each 1-ch sp to end. Fasten off.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration

sc = single crochet

ch(s) = chain(s)

sl st = slip stitch

st(s) = stitch(es)

Trim directions reproduced by permission from 150 Crochet Trims by Susan Smith, St. Martin's Griffin, 2007  Stitchfinder: Crochet Trim: Interlaced Edge

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Skill level: Intermediate

Make a foundation chain of the required length, or work row 1 directly into the item to be trimmed with right side facing. (multiple of 16 stitches + 1)

Row 1: 1 ch, 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook, *1 sc in each of next 7 ch, skip 1 ch, 1 sc in each of next 7 ch, 3 sc in next ch, rep from * to end, omitting 1 sc at end of last rep, turn.

Row 2: 1 ch, 2 sc in first sc, *1 sc in each of next 7 sc, skip 2 sc, 1 sc in each of next 7 sc, 3 sc in next sc, rep from * to end omitting 1 sc at end of last rep.

Rep row 2 for required length. Fasten off.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration

ch(s) = chain(s)

sc = single crochet

Trim directions reproduced by permission from 150 Crochet Trims by Susan Smith, St. Martin's Griffin, 2007  Stitchfinder: Crochet Trim: Lattice Fringe

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Skill level: Beginner/easy

Make a foundation chain of the required length, or work row 1 directly into the item to be trimmed with right side facing.

(multiple of 6 stitches + 3)

Row 1: 1 ch, 1 sc in each chain to end, turn. Row 2: 3 ch, 2 dc, *3 ch, skip 3 sts, 3 dc, repeat from * to end, turn. Row 3: As row 1. Fasten off. Fringe: Using a single length of yarn, make two knots around row 3 in each 3-ch space.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration

ch(s) = chain(s)sc = single crochet

dc = double crochet

Trim directions reproduced by permission from 150 Crochet Trims by Susan Smith, St. Martin's Griffin, 2007  Stitchfinder: Crochet Trim: Long Waves

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Skill level: Intermediate

Make a foundation chain of the required length, or work row 1 directly into the item to be trimmed with right side facing.

(multiple of 12 stitches)

Row 1: 1 ch, *1 sc, 2 hdc, 2 dc, 2 tr, 2 dc, 2 hdc, 1 sc, rep from * to end, turn. Row 2: 1 ch, 1 sc in each st to end, turn. Row 3: 4 ch, *2 dc, 2 hdc, 2 sc, 2 hdc, 2 dc, 1 tr, rep from * to end. Fasten off.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration

ch(s) = chain(s)sc = single crochet

dc = double crochet

hdc = half double crochet

tr = treble crochet

Trim directions reproduced by permission from 150 Crochet Trims by Susan Smith, St. Martin's Griffin, 2007  Stitchfinder: Crochet Trim: Luxurious Braid

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Skill level: challenging/complex

Make a foundation chain of the required length, with right side facing.

(multiple of 3 stitches + 1)

Row 1: 1 ch, 1 sc in each st or position to end, turn. Row 2: As row 1. Row 3: 1 ch, *3 sc, 4 ch, rep from * to end omitting 4 ch on last rep, turn. Row 4: 1 ch, *3 sc, 8 dc in 4-ch loop, *rep from * to last 3 sts, 3 sc. Fasten off. Return to the beginning of foundation row, rep rows 1-4. Fasten off.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration

ch(s) = chain(s)sc = single crochet

dc = double crochet

st = stitch

Trim directions reproduced by permission from 150 Crochet Trims by Susan Smith, St. Martin's Griffin, 2007  

Stitchfinder: Crochet Trim: Popcorn Fringe

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Skill level: Intermediate

Note: Popcorn = work 5 dc in same st, slip last loop off hook, insert hook in top loop of first treble, reinsert in top loop of last dc, pull this loop through to close the top of popcorn st.

Make a foundation chain of the required length, or work row 1 directly into the item to be trimmed with right side facing.

(multiple of 5 stitches + 4)

Row 1: 1 ch, 1 sc in each chain to end, turn. Row 2: 1 ch, 3 sc in front loop only, *popcorn, 4 sc in front loop only, rep from * to end, turn. Row 3: 1 ch, 1 sc in front loop of each st to end, turn. Row 4: As row 1. Fasten off. Fringe: Knot three lengths of yarn into row 4, in line with the popcorn.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration

ch(s) = chain(s)

sc = single crochet

Trim directions reproduced by permission from 150 Crochet Trims by Susan Smith, St. Martin's Griffin, 2007

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Skill level: Intermediate

Make a foundation chain of the required length, or work row 1 directly into the item to be trimmed with right side facing.

(multiple of 6 + 1 stitches)

Note: dtr (double treble crochet - Yarn over hook three times, insert hook in stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop, (yo and draw through two loops on hook) 4 times.

Row 1: 1 ch, 1 sc in each st or position to end, turn. Row 2: 1 ch, 1 sc in first st *6 ch, 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook, 1 sc in next ch, 1 hdc in next ch, 1 dc in next ch, 1 tr in next ch, 1 dtr in last of the 6 ch, skip 5 ch on row 1, 1 sc in next sc, rep from * to end. Fasten off.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration

ch(s) = chain(s)sc = single crochet

dc = double crochetst = stitch

hdc = half double crochet

tr = treble crochet

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Stitchfinder: Crochet Trim: Rhythmic Edge 

Click here to zoom Skill level: Beginner/easyMake a foundation chain of the required length, or work row 1 directly into the item to be trimmed with right side facing. (multiple of 8 stitches + 1)Row 1: 1 ch, 1 sc in each st to end, turn. Row 2: As row 1. Row 3: 1 ch, *6 sc, skip 2 sc, 6 ch, rep from * to end, turn. Row 4: As row 1. Fasten off.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration

ch(s) = chain(s) st(s) = stitch(es)

sc = single crochet

Trim directions reproduced by permission from 150 Crochet Trims by Susan Smith, St. Martin's Griffin, 2007 

Stitchfinder: Crochet Trim: Slip Fringe

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Skill level: Beginner/easy

Make a foundation chain of the required length, or work row 1 directly into the item to be trimmed with right side facing. (multiple of 3 stitches + 1)

Row 1: 1 ch, 1 sc in each chain to end, turn. Row 2: 3 ch, 1 dc in each st to end, turn. Row 3: 1 ch, *2 sc, 9 ch, 1 sl st in 2nd ch from hook, 1 sl st in each of next 7 ch, 1 sl st in last sc worked on fringe header, 1 sc, rep from * to end. Fasten off.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration

ch(s) = chain(s)sc = single crochet

dc = double crochet

sl st = slip stitch

Trim directions reproduced by permission from 150 Crochet Trims by Susan Smith, St. Martin's Griffin, 2007

Stitchfinder: Crochet Trim: Soft Center

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Skill level: Beginner/easy

Using the smooth yarn, make a foundation chain of the required length, or work row 1 directly into the item to be trimmed with right side facing.

(odd number of stitches)

Row 1: (smooth yarn) 1 ch, 1 sc in each st or position to end. Fasten off, turn. Row 2: (fluffy yarn) 3 ch, *2 dc in next st, 1 dc, rep from * to end, turn. Row 3: (fluffy yarn) As row 1. Fasten off, turn. Row 4: (smooth yarn) As row 1. Fasten off.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration

ch(s) = chain(s)sc = single crochet

dc = double crochet

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Stitchfinder: Crochet Trim: Waves Edge

Click here to zoom Skill level: IntermediateMake a foundation chain of the required length, or work row 1 directly into the item to be trimmed with right side facing. (multiple of 6 stitches + 3)Row 1: 1 ch, 1 sc in each st to end, turn.Row 2: As row 1.Row 3: As row 1.Row 4: 1 ch, 2 sc, *6 ch, skip 3 sts, 3 sc, rep from * to end, turn.Row 5: 1 ch, 2 sc, *(3 sc, 1 hdc, 1 dc, 1 hdc, 3 sc) in 6-ch loop, 3 sc, rep from * to end.Fasten off.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration

ch(s) = chain(s) sc = single crochet

hdc = half double crochet st(s) = stitch(es)

Trim directions reproduced by permission from 150 Crochet Trims by Susan Smith, St. Martin's Griffin, 2007

Stitchfinder: Crochet Trim: Slip Fringe

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Skill level: Beginner/easy

Make a foundation chain of the required length, or work row 1 directly into the item to be trimmed with right side facing. (multiple of 3 stitches + 1)

Row 1: 1 ch, 1 sc in each chain to end, turn. Row 2: 3 ch, 1 dc in each st to end, turn. Row 3: 1 ch, *2 sc, 9 ch, 1 sl st in 2nd ch from hook, 1 sl st in each of next 7 ch, 1 sl st in last sc worked on fringe header, 1 sc, rep from * to end. Fasten off.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration

ch(s) = chain(s)sc = single crochet

dc = double crochet

sl st = slip stitch

Trim directions reproduced by permission from 150 Crochet Trims by Susan Smith, St. Martin's Griffin, 2007 Stitchfinder: Crochet Trim: Soft Center

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Skill level: Beginner/easy

Using the smooth yarn, make a foundation chain of the required length, or work row 1 directly into the item to be trimmed with right side facing.

(odd number of stitches)

Row 1: (smooth yarn) 1 ch, 1 sc in each st or position to end. Fasten off, turn. Row 2: (fluffy yarn) 3 ch, *2 dc in next st, 1 dc, rep from * to end, turn. Row 3: (fluffy yarn) As row 1. Fasten off, turn. Row 4: (smooth yarn) As row 1. Fasten off.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration

ch(s) = chain(s)sc = single crochet

dc = double crochet

Trim directions reproduced by permission from 150 Crochet Trims by Susan Smith, St. Martin's Griffin, 2007  Stitchfinder: Crochet Trim: Waves Edge

Click here to zoom Skill level: IntermediateMake a foundation chain of the required length, or work row 1 directly into the item to be trimmed with right side facing. (multiple of 6 stitches + 3)Row 1: 1 ch, 1 sc in each st to end, turn.Row 2: As row 1.Row 3: As row 1.Row 4: 1 ch, 2 sc, *6 ch, skip 3 sts, 3 sc, rep from * to end, turn.Row 5: 1 ch, 2 sc, *(3 sc, 1 hdc, 1 dc, 1 hdc, 3 sc) in 6-ch loop, 3 sc, rep from * to end.Fasten off.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration

ch(s) = chain(s) sc = single crochet

hdc = half double crochet st(s) = stitch(es)

Trim directions reproduced by permission from 150 Crochet Trims by Susan Smith, St. Martin's Griffin, 2007 Stitchfinder: Crochet: Motif : Octagon Star

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SKILL LEVEL: EasySIZE: One Size 7 in. [17.75 cm] diameter CORRECTIONS: NoneGAUGE: Motif = 7 in. [17.75 cm] diameter. BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. STITCH EXPLANATION:

tr6tog [(yarn over) twice, insert hook in next st and draw up a loop, (yarn over and draw through 2 loops) twice] 6 times, yarn over and draw through all loops on hook. tr5tog [(yarn over) twice, insert hook in next st and draw up a loop, (yarn over and draw through 2 loops) twice] 5 times, yarn over and draw through all loops on hook.

MOTIF I: OCTAGON STAR Ch 6, sl st in beg ch to form a ring. Rnd 1: Ch 3 (counts as dc), work 15 dc in ring, join with sl st in top of beg ch. Rnd 2: Ch 3, 2 dc in next dc, (dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc) around, join with sl st in top of beg ch – 24 dc. Rnd 3: Ch 3, dc in same st, 2 dc in next dc around, join with sl st in top of beg ch – 48 dc.} Rnd 4: Ch 4 (counts as tr), tr5tog, (ch 13, tr6tog) around, ch 13, join with sl st in top of beg ch – 8 ch-13 sp. Rnd 5: Ch 1, sc in same st, [sc in beg 6 ch of next ch-13 sp, 3 sc in next ch, sc in next 6 ch *, sc in next st] around, end last rep at *, join with sl st in top of beg sc. Rnd 6: Ch 1, sk beg sc, (sc in next 7 sc, 3 sc in next sc, sc in next 7 sc, * sk 1 sc) around, end last rep at *, join with sl st in first sc. Rnd 7: Ch 1, sk beg sc, (sc in next 7 sc, 3 sc in next sc, sc in next 7 sc, * sk 2 sc) around, end last rep at *, sk 1 sc, join with sl st in first sc. Rnd 8: Rep Rnd 7. Fasten off.FINISHINGWeave in ends.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration

beg = begin(s)(ning) ch(s) = chain(s)

ch-space = space previously made dc = double crochet

rep = repeat(s)(ing) rnd(s) = round(s)

sc = single crochet sl = slip

st(s) = stitch(es) tr = treble (triple) crochet

 Stitchfinder: Crochet: Motif : Granny Stitch Hexagon

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GAUGE: Motif = 7 in. [17.75 cm] diameter. BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. STITCH EXPLANATION:

dc2tog (dc dec) Yarn over, insert hook in st and draw up a loop, yarn over and draw through 2 loops. Yarn over, insert hook in next st and draw up a loop. Yarn over, draw through 2 loops, yarn over and draw through all loops on hook.dc3tog (dc dec) Yarn over, insert hook in st and draw up a loop, yarn over and draw through 2 loops. (Yarn over, insert hook in next st and draw up a loop. Yarn over, draw through 2 loops) twice, yarn over and draw through all loops on hook.

MOTIF 2: Granny Stitch Hexagon Ch 6, sl st in beg ch to form a ring.Rnd 1: Ch 3, dc2tog in ring, (ch 3, dc3tog in ring) 5 times, ch 3, sl st in top of beg ch – 6 ch-3 sp.Rnd 2: Ch 3, (dc2tog, ch 3, dc3tog) in next ch-3 sp, [ch 3, (dc3tog, ch 3, dc3tog) in next ch-3 sp] 5 times, ch 3, sl st in top of beg ch – 12 ch-3 sp.Rnd 3: Ch 3, dc2tog in next ch-3 sp, [ch 3, (dc3tog, ch 3, dc3tog) in next ch-3 sp, ch 3, * dc3tog in next ch-3 sp] around, end last rep at *, sl st in top of beg ch – 18 ch-3 sp.Rnd 4: Sl st into beg ch-3 sp, ch 3, 2 dc in same ch-3 sp, [(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-3 sp, * (3 dc in next ch-3 sp) twice] around, end last rep at *, 3 dc in last ch-3 sp, sl st in top of beg ch.Rnd 5: Ch 1, sc into same sp, sc in each dc and work 2 sc in each ch-2 sp around, join with sl

st in beg sc. Fasten off.FINISHINGWeave in ends

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration

beg = begin(s)(ning) ch(s) = chain(s)

ch-space = space previously made dc = double crochet

rep = repeat(s)(ing) rnd(s) = round(s)

sc = single crochet sl = slip

st(s) = stitch(es)

 

 

Stitchfinder: Crochet: Motif : Circle in the Square

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SIZE: 3½ in. [9 cm] square

GAUGE: Motif = 3½ in. [9 cm] square. BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. MOTIF 3: Circle in the Square Ch 8, sl st in first ch to form a ring. Rnd 1: Ch 3 (counts as dc), work 15 dc in ring, join with sl st in top of beg ch-3 – 16 dc. Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in same st, sc in each of next 3 dc, ch 3, (sc in each of next 4 dc, ch 3) 3 times, join with sl st in beg sc to join – 4 ch-3 sps. Rnd 3: Ch 1, sc in same st, sc in each of next 3 sc, (2 sc, ch 3, 2 sc) in next ch-3 sp, [sc in each of next 4 sc, (2 sc, ch 3, 2 sc) in next ch-3 sp] around, join with sl st in beg sc. Fasten off.

FINISHING Weave in ends.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration

beg = begin(s)(ning) ch(s) = chain(s)

ch-space = space previously made dc = double crochet

rnd(s) = round(s) sc = single crochet

sl = slip sp(s) = space(s)

st(s) = stitch(es)

 Stitchfinder: Crochet: Motif : Circle in the Square

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SIZE: 3½ in. [9 cm] square

GAUGE: Motif = 3½ in. [9 cm] square BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE.

MOTIF 4: Circle in the Square Ch 8, sl st in beg ch to form a ring. Rnd 1: Ch 3 (counts as dc), work 15 dc in ring, join with sl st in top of beg ch-3 -- 16 dc. Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in same st, sc in each of next 3 dc, ch 2, (sc in each of next 4 dc, ch 2) around, join with sl st in beg sc -- 4 ch-2 sps. Rnd 3: Ch 1, sc in same st, sc in each of next 3 sc, 5 sc in next ch-2 sp, (sc in each of next 4 sc, 5 sc in next ch-2 sp) around, join with sl st in beg sc. Fasten off. FINISHING Weave in ends.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration

beg = begin(s)(ning) ch(s) = chain(s)

ch-space = space previously made dc = double crochet

rnd(s) = round(s) sl = slip

sp(s) = space(s) st(s) = stitch(es)

 Stitchfinder: Crochet: Motif : Octagon

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SIZE: 5 in. [12.75 cm] square

GAUGE: Motif = 5 in. [12.75 cm] square. BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE.

MOTIF 5: Octagon Ch 5, sl st in beg ch to form a ring. Rnd 1: Ch 3 (counts as dc), work 15 dc in ring, join with sl st in top of beg ch – 16 dc. Rnd 2: Ch 3, 2 dc in same st, dc in next dc, (3 dc in next dc, dc in next dc) around, join with sl st in top of beg ch – 32 dc. Rnd 3: Ch 3, (3 dc in next dc, dc in next 3 dc) around, end last repeat (3 dc in next dc, dc in each of next 2 dc), join with sl st in top of beg ch – 48 dc. Rnd 4: Ch 3, dc in next dc, (3 dc in next dc, dc in each of next 3 dc) around, end last repeat (3 dc in next dc, dc in next dc), join with sl st in top of beg ch – 72 dc. Fasten off. FINISHING Weave in ends.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration

beg = begin(s)(ning) ch(s) = chain(s)

ch-space = space previously made dc = double crochet

hdc = half double crochet rnd(s) = round(s)

sl = slip st(s) = stitch(es)

Stitchfinder: Crochet: Motif : Six-Petal Flower

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SIZE: 4 in. [10 cm] diameter

GAUGE: Motif = 4 in. [10 cm] diameter. BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE.

MOTIF VI Ch 8, sl st in beg ch to form a ring. Rnd 1: Ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in ring, (ch 6, 3 dc in ring) 5 times, ch 6, dc in ring, join with sl st in top of beg ch – 6 ch-6 sp. Rnd 2: [ch 1, sk 1 dc, (sc, hdc, 7 dc, hdc, sc) in next ch-6 sp, ch 1, sk 1 dc, sl st in next dc] around – 6 petals. Fasten off.FINISHING Weave in ends.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration

beg = begin(s)(ning) ch(s) = chain(s)

ch-space = space previously made dc = double crochet

hdc = half double crochet rnd(s) = round(s)

sc = single crochet sk = skip

tr = treble (triple) crochet

 Stitchfinder: Crochet: Motif : Hexagon Wheel

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SIZE: 5 in. [12.5 cm] diameter

GAUGE: Motif = 5 in. [12.5 cm] diameter. BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE.

MOTIF 7: Hexagon Wheel Ch 6, sl st in beg ch to form a ring. Rnd 1: Ch 6 (counts as 1 tr and ch-2), (tr in ring, ch 2) 11 times, join with sl st in 4th ch of beg ch-6 – 12 ch-2 sp. Rnd 2: Sl st in next ch-2 sp, ch 3 (counts as dc), (dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in same ch-2 sp, [3 dc in next ch-2 sp, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch-2 sp] around, end 3 dc in next ch-2 sp, join with sl st in top of beg ch. Rnd 3: Ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in next dc, [(2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in next ch-2 sp, dc in next 7 dc] around, end last rep with dc in each of last 5 dc, join with sl st in top of beg ch. Fasten off. FINISHINGWeave in ends.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration

beg = begin(s)(ning) ch(s) = chain(s)

ch-space = space previously made dc = double crochet

hdc = half double crochet rnd(s) = round(s)

sl st = slip stitch tr = treble (triple) crochet

 Stitchfinder: Crochet: Motif : Flower-Center Circular Motif

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SKILL LEVEL: IntermediateSIZE: One Size 10 in. [25.5 cm] diameter

GAUGE: Motif = 10 in. [25.5 cm] diameter. BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. STITCH EXPLANATION:

tr5tog [(yarn over) twice, insert hook in next st and draw up a loop, (yarn over and draw through 2 loops) twice] 5 times, yarn over and draw through all loops on hook. tr4tog [(yarn over) twice, insert hook in next st and draw up a loop, (yarn over and draw through 2 loops) twice] 4 times, yarn over and draw through all loops on hook.

MOTIF 8: Flower-Center Circular Motif Ch 8, sl st in beg ch to form a ring. Rnd 1: Ch 9 (counts as tr and ch 5), (tr, ch 5) 7 times, join with sl st in 4th ch of beg ch-9 – 8 ch-5 sp. Rnd 2: Sl st in next ch-5 sp, ch 4 (counts as tr), 6 tr in same ch-5 sp, (7 tr in each of next 7 ch-5 sp) around, join with sl st in top of beg ch – 56 tr. Rnd 3: Ch 4, tr in next 6 tr, ch 5, (tr in each of next 7 tr, ch 5) around, join with sl st in top of beg ch. Rnd 4: Sl st in next tr, ch 4, tr4tog, (ch 6, sc into next ch-5 sp, ch 6, skip 1 tr, tr5tog, ch 6, skip 1 tr, sc into next ch-5 sp) 7 times, ch 3, dc in top of beg cluster. Rnd 5: Ch 1, sc in same ch-sp, (ch 8, sc into next ch-6 sp) 15 times, ch 4, tr in beg sc. Rnd 6: Ch 1, sc in same ch-sp, ch 9, (sc in next ch-8 sp, ch 9) 15 times, sl st in beg sc. Fasten off. FINISHING Weave in ends.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration

beg = begin(s)(ning) ch(s) = chain(s)

ch-space = space previously made dc = double crochet

hdc = half double crochet rnd(s) = round(s)

sc = single crochet sl = slip

sl st = slip stitch tr = treble (triple) crochet

 Stitchfinder: Crochet: Motif : Six-Pointed Star

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SKILL LEVEL: EasySIZE: One Size 5 in. [12.75 cm] diameter

GAUGE: Motif = 5 in. [12.75 cm] diameter. BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE.

MOTIF 9: Six-pointed Star Ch 9, sl st in beg ch to form a ring. Rnd 1: Ch 1, work 18 sc in ring, join with sl st in beg sc. Rnd 2: (Ch 9, sc in 4th ch from hook, hdc in each of next 2 ch, dc into each of next 3 ch, skip next 2 sc, sl st in next sc) around – 6 points. Fasten off. FINISHING Weave in ends.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration

beg = begin(s)(ning) ch(s) = chain(s)

dc = double crochet hdc = half double crochet

rnd(s) = round(s) sc = single crochet

sl st = slip stitch

 Stitchfinder: Crochet: Motif : Granny Style Quad Rosette

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SKILL LEVEL:  Easy +SIZE: One Size 

GAUGE: Motif = 6 in. [15.25 cm] square. BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE.

MOTIF XCh 4, sl st in beg ch to form a ring.Rnd 1: Ch 1, work 8 sc in ring, join with sl st in beg sc.Rnd 2: Ch 4 (counts as dc and ch-1), (dc in next sc, ch 1) around, join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch-4 – 8 ch-1 sps.Rnd 3: Ch 3 (counts as dc), 3 dc in next ch-1 sp, (dc in next dc, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp) around, join with sl st in top of beg ch – 32 dc.Rnd 4: Ch 9 (counts as tr and ch-5), tr in same st, [sk 3 dc, (3 tr, ch 5, 3 tr) in next dc, sk 3 dc, * (tr, ch 5, tr) in next dc] around, end last rep at *, join with sl st in 4th ch of beg ch-9.Rnd 5: Sl st into 2nd ch of next ch-5 sp, ch 1, sc in same ch-5 sp, [ch 7, (3 tr, ch 5, 3 tr) in next ch-5 sp, ch 7, * sc in next ch-5 sp] around, end last rep at *, join with sl st in beg sc. Fasten off.

 

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCESClick for explanation and illustration

beg = begin(s)(ning) ch(s) = chain(s)

ch-space = space previously made dc = double crochet

rep = repeat(s)(ing) rnd(s) = round(s)

sc = single crochet sk = skip

sl = slip sp(s) = space(s)

st(s) = stitch(es) tr = treble (triple) crochet

 Stitchfinder: Crochet: Motif : Hexagon

Click here to zoom.Hexagon Ch 4, join with slip st to form ring. Rnd 1 Ch 6 (counts as tr and ch-2), tr in ring, *ch 2, tr in ring; repeat from * nine more times, join with hdc to fourth chain of ch-6. (12 tr) Rnd 2 Ch 6 (counts as dc and ch-3), dc in space made by joining hdc, *dc in next tr, dc in ch-2 space, dc in next tr**, (dc, ch 3, dc) in next ch-2 space; repeat from * around, ending last repeat at **, join with slip st to top of ch-3, slip st to next ch-3 space. Rnd 3 Ch 6 (counts as dc and ch-3), dc in same space, *(ch 1, skip 1 dc, dc in next dc) two times, ch 1**, (dc, ch 3, dc) in ch-3 space; repeat from * around, ending last repeat at **, join with slip st to third chain of ch-6. Rnd 4 Ch 3 (counts as dc), *(dc, ch 3, dc) in ch-3 space, (dc in next dc, dc in next ch-1 space) three times, dc in next dc; repeat from * around, omitting last dc, join to top of ch-3. Fasten off.

For these colors, use Microspun in Leaf, Fuchsia, and Lavender.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration

dc = double crochet tr = triple (treble) crochet

ch(s) = chain(s) st(s) = stitch(es)

Pattern by permission from Beyond-the-Square Crochet Motifs by Edie Eckman, Storey Publishing, 2008.Stitchfinder: Knit Flower: Arum Lily

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Note: Made with 4 double-pointed knitting needles

Stem Using 2 double-pointed needles and color A, make an i-cord (click here for directions) 11/4in. long. Now work one row: Row 1 (RS): Kpk in each st. 9 sts. Divide sts, putting 3 sts on each of 3 double-pointed needles and continue in rounds: Round 1: K. Round 2: [K1, kpk in next st] 3 times. 15 sts. Rounds 3-6: K. Fill this cavity with spare yarn. Round 7: [K1, s2kpo, k1] 3 times. 9 sts.

Spathe Change to color B. K 4 rounds, turn. Continue in rows but still using double-pointed needles: Row 1 and odd rows: P. Row 2: K1, [m1, k1] 8 times. 17 sts.

Row 4: K1, [m1, k1] 16 times. 33 sts, Row 6: K1, m1, k to last st, m1, k1. 35 sts. Row 8: As 6th row. 37 sts. Beginning with a p row, work 3 rows St st. Row 12: [K2, ssk[ 4 times, k5, [k2tog, k2] 4 times. 29 sts. Row 14: [K2, ssk] 3 times, k5, [k2tog, k2] 3 times. 23 sts. Row 16: [K2, ssk] twice, k7, [k2tog, k2] twice. 19 sts. Row 18: [K2, ssk] twice, k3, [k2tog, k2] twice. 15 sts. Row 20: K2, ssk, k2, s2kpo, k2, k2tog, k2. 11 sts. Row 22: K2, ssk, s2kpo, k2tog, k2. 7 sts. Row 24: K2, s2kpo, k2. 5 sts. Row 26: K1, s2kpo, k1. 3 sts. Row 28:S2kpo. Fasten off remaining st.

Spike Using color C, cast on 10 sts. K 1 row. Slipping first st, bind off.

Finishing Insert spike and secure. Stitch Explanation: KPK = Knit, purl, knit into the same stitch. S2KPO = Slip two stitches as if to knit two together, knit one, pass the slipped stitch over

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration

k = knit k2tog = knit 2 together

m1 = make 1 p = purl

ssk = slip, slip, knit St st= stockinette stitch

st(s) = stitch(es)

Pattern by permission from 100 Flowers to Knit & Crochet by Lesley Stanfield, St. Martin's Griffin, 2009

 Stitchfinder: Knit Flower: Clematis

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Petal (make 6) Using A, cast on 8 sts. 1st row (RS) K2tog, k4, kfb, k1. 2nd row K. Repeat 1st and 2nd rows 3 times, then work 1st row again. Bind off knitwise. Center Using B, cast on 12 sts. 1st row (RS) Make a loop on each st: k1 but do not slip st from needle; bring yarn over between needles, take it clockwise around left thumb and back between needles; k st on left-hand needle again, slipping it off in the usual way; on right-hand needle slip 2nd st over st just made. Bind off, working k2tog across the row. Finishing Leaving the center open, join petals to halfway along inner edges. Pinch a tuck at the inner corner of each petal and stitch. Join ends of center to make a ring and stitch it closed. Set center on petals.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration

k = knit k2tog = knit 2 together

kfb = knit into front and back of stitch st(s) = stitch(es)

Pattern by permission from 100 Flowers to Knit & Crochet by Lesley Stanfield, St. Martin's Griffin, 2009  Stitchfinder: Knit Flower: Clove Carnation

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Flower Using A, cast on 51 sts. 1st row (RS) K1, ssk, * [k1, yo, k1] in next st, k2, s2kpo; repeat from * 4 times, k2, [k1, yo, k1] in next st, k2, k2tog, k1. Change to B. 2nd row P. Continuing with B, work 1st row again. Change to A, work 2nd and 1st rows. Change to B, work 2nd and 1st rows. Change to C, work 2nd and 1st rows. Using crochet hook, continue with C. Bind off row St st in first st, ch 3, sl st in same st, * sl st in next st, ch 3, sl st in same st; repeat from * to end. Fasten off. Stem Using D and double-pointed needles, cast on 4 sts. Make i-cord (click here for directions) 1 inch long.

Cup Continue with 4 double-pointed needles: 1st round Kfb 4 times. 8 sts. K 5 rounds. 7th round K in front, back, and front of each st. 24 sts. Bind off. Finishing Keeping points of chevron together, roll lower edge of flower tightly, curving outer row ends down and stitching in place. Sew on cup, using yarn ends to fill it out.

Stitch explanation: s2kpo - slip 2 stitches as if to knit together, knit one, pass slipped stitches over

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration

k = knit k2tog = knit 2 together

ch = chain p = purl

ssk = slip, slip, knit St st= stockinette stitch

st(s) = stitch(es)sl st = slip stitch

kfb = knit through front and back of stitchyo = yarn over

Pattern by permission from 100 Flowers to Knit & Crochet by Lesley Stanfield, St. Martin's Griffin, 2009  Stitchfinder: Knit Flower: Dahlia

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Small petals Cast on 8 sts, leaving an extra-long end for finishing. 1st row (WS) P. 2nd row K. 3rd row Bind off 4 sts, k to end. 4 sts. 4th row K4, turn, cast on 4 sts by cable method. 8 sts. Repeat 1st–4th rows 7 times, ending with a 3rd row. 4 sts. Do not break yarn. Medium petals Next row K4, turn, cast on 6 sts. 10 sts. *1st row (WS) P. 2nd row K. 3rd row Bind off 6 sts, k to end. 4 sts. 4th row K4, turn, cast on 6 sts. 10 sts. Repeat 1st–4th rows from * 5 times, ending with a 3rd row. 4 sts. Do not break yarn. Large petals Next row K4, turn, cast on 8 sts. 12 sts. **1st and 3rd rows P. 2nd and 4th rows K. 5th row Bind off 8 sts, k to end. 4 sts. 6th row K4, turn, cast on 8 sts. 12 sts. Repeat 1st–8th rows from ** 5 times, ending with a 5th row. Do not break yarn. Work 10 more medium petals, ending with a 3rd row. 4 sts. Bind off. Finishing Beginning at the cast-on edge and reverse St st to the outside, coil petals, securing them as you go.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES

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k = knit St st= stockinette stitch

st(s) = stitch(es)p = purl

Pattern by permission from 100 Flowers to Knit & Crochet by Lesley Stanfield, St. Martin's Griffin, 2009  Stitchfinder: Knit Flower: Field Poppy

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Petals (make 4) Using A, cast on 7 sts. 1st row (RS) K. 2nd row Kfb, k to last 2 sts, kfb, k1. 9 sts. 3rd row As 2nd row. 11 sts. 4th row As 2nd row. 13 sts. 5th–8th rows K. 9th row Ssk twice, k to last 4 sts, k2tog twice. 9 sts. 10th–12th rows K. 13th row As 9th row. 5 sts.

14th–16th rows K. 17th row K1, sk2po, k1. 3 sts. 18th row K. Bind off. Center Using B, cast on 16 sts. Bind off. Finishing Sew petals together in pairs, then position one pair over the other in a cross formation and secure. Coil center into a tight spiral and sew base to the center. Using C, work a ring of straight stitches radiating from the flower center, then work French knots around the outer edge of the stitched ring. Maintain the petals in a cup shape with a small stitch behind pairs of petals.

Stitch Explanation: Sk2po - Slip 2 stitches as if to knit together, knit 1, pass slipped stitches over

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration

k = knit k2tog = knit 2 together

kfb = knit in front and back of stitch st(s) = stitch(es)

ssk = slip, slip, knit

Pattern by permission from 100 Flowers to Knit & Crochet by Lesley Stanfield, St. Martin's Griffin, 2009  Stitchfinder: Knit Flower: Morning Glory

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Flower Using A, cast on 5 sts. Slip sts onto 3 double-pointed needles and continue in rounds: K 1 round. 2nd round Kfb 5 times. 10 sts. K 4 rounds. 7th round Kfb 10 times. 20 sts. K 8 rounds. 16th round [K1, kfb] 10 times. 30 sts. K 4 rounds. 21st round [K2, kfb] 10 times. 40 sts. K 2 rounds. 24th round [K3, kfb] 10 times. 50 sts. K 2 rounds. 27th round [K4, kfb] 10 times. 60 sts. K 3 rounds. Bound-off round Bind off 5 sts, * return st on right-hand needle to left-hand needle and cast on 2 sts **, bind off 8 sts ***, repeat from * to *** 8 times, repeat from * to **, bind off 2 sts. Fasten off. Center Using B, cast on one st. 1st row [K1, yo, k1, yo, k1] all in one st. 5 sts. Beginning with a p row, work 2 rows st-st. 4th row P5tog. Fasten off. Stem Using B and 2 double-pointed needles, cast on 4 sts. Make an i-cord (click here for directions) 1in. long. Do not break yarn. Sepals [K1, yo, k1, yo, k1, yo, k1] in each st, turn. 28 sts. Bind off. Finishing Sew center inside flower and join sepals to flower.

Leaf Using B and pair of knitting needles, cast on 3 sts. 1st row K. 2nd and WS rows P. 3rd row Kfb twice, k1. 5 sts. 5th row K1, kfb twice, k2. 7 sts. 7th row K2, kfb twice, k3. 9 sts.

9th row K3, kfb twice, k4. 11 sts. 11th row K4, kfb twice, k5. 13 sts. 13th row K5, kfb twice, k6. 15 sts. 15th row K6, kfb twice, k7. 17 sts. 17th row K7, kfb twice, k8. 19 sts. 19th row K8, kfb twice, k9. 21 sts. 21st row K3, [slip 1 knitwise] twice, * lift 2nd st on left-hand needle over first st and slip this st purlwise, lift 2nd slip st over purlwise slip st and return st to left-hand needle **, repeat from * once **, k2, kfb twice, k3, [slip 1 knitwise] twice, repeat from * to ** twice, k3. 15 sts. 1st side. Next row (WS) P7, turn. Next row K1, [slip 1 knitwise] twice, repeat from * to ** of 21st row twice, k2. 3 sts. Bind off. With WS facing, slip center st and work 2nd side as 1st side on remaining 7 sts. Stem Join B to center st and make 6 chain sts. Fasten off. Finishing Join leaf to flower stem, darning end in chain to strengthen stem.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration

k = knitp5tog = purl 5 together

kfb = knit into front and back of stitch p = purl

ch = chain (crochet) yo = yarn over

st(s) = stitch(es)

Pattern by permission from 100 Flowers to Knit & Crochet by Lesley Stanfield, St. Martin's Griffin, 2009

 Stitchfinder: Knit Flower: Petunia

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Flower Using A, cast on 10 sts. 1st row (RS) Kfb, k6, turn, with yarn at back, slip 1 knitwise, k to end. 11 sts. 2nd row Kfb, k5, turn, slip 1 as before, k to end. 12 sts. Change to B. 3rd and 4th rows K. 5th row Kfb, k4, turn, slip 1, k to end. 13 sts. 6th row Kfb, k3, turn, slip 1, k to end. 14 sts. 7th row K2tog, k4, turn, slip 1, k to end. 13 sts. 8th row K2tog, k5, turn, slip 1, k to end. 12 sts. Change to A. 9th and 10th rows K. 11th row K2tog, k6, turn, slip 1, k to end. 11 sts. 12th row K2tog, k7, turn, slip 1, k to end. 10 sts. Repeat 1st–12th rows 4 times. Bind off. Sepals Using C, cast on 6 sts. 1st row (RS) K4, turn, with yarn at back, slip 1 knitwise, k3. 2nd row K5, kfb. 7 sts. 3rd row Bind off 6 sts. Transfer remaining st to left-hand needle, * cast on 5 sts by cable method, k all 6 sts; repeat from * 3 times, then work 1st and 2nd rows again. Bind off all sts. RS facing, along straight edge pick up and k 3 sts from each sepal. 15 sts. K 1 row. Next row sk2p 5 times. 5 sts. K 3 rows. Next row K2tog, k1, ssk. 3 sts. Transfer these sts to a double-pointed needle and make an i-cord 1 in. long. Bind off. Finishing Pin out petal points and press lightly. Seam to outside, join cast-on and bound-off edges of flower. Darn in ends of A and B along fine stripes on outside. Join base of sepals and attach to base of flower. Using C, make a small knot in center of flower.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration

k = knit kfb = knit into front and back of st

sk2p = slip 1, k2tog, pass slipped stitch over st(s) = stitch(es)

Pattern by permission from 100 Flowers to Knit & Crochet by Lesley Stanfield, St. Martin's Griffin, 2009  Stitchfinder: Knit Flower: Rose

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Cast on 5 sts. Small petals 1st row Kfb, k4. 6 sts. 2nd row P4, pfb, p1. 7 sts. 3rd row K7.

4th row P7. 5th row K1, k2tog, k4. 6 sts. 6th row P3, p2tog, p1. 5 sts. Repeat 1st–6th rows 3 times. Do not break yarn. Medium petals 1st and 3rd rows Kfb, k to end. 2nd and 4th rows P to last 2 sts, pfb, p1. 5th and 7th rows K9. 6th and 8th rows P9. 9th and 11th rows K1, k2tog, k to end. 10th and 12th rows P to last 3 sts, p2tog, p1. 5 sts. Repeat 1st–12th rows twice. Do not break yarn. Large petals 1st, 3rd, and 5th rows Kfb, k to end. 2nd, 4th, and 6th rows P to last 2 sts, pfb, p1. 7th, 9th, and 11th rows K11. 8th, 10th, and 12th rows P11. 13th, 15th, and 17th rows K1, k2tog, k to end. 14th, 16th, and 18th rows P to last 3 sts, p2tog, p1. 5 sts. Repeat 1st–18th rows twice. Fasten off. Finishing Press. With reverse St st to outside, roll up loosely from the cast-on end. Lightly stitch the straight edges together to form a flat base, and then push up center. Gather and stitch outside edge at base. Turn back petals and steam if necessary.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration

k = knit k2tog = knit 2 together

p2tog = purl 2 together p = purl

kfb = knit into front and back of st St st= stockinette stitch

pfb = purl into front and back of st

st(s) = stitch(es)

Pattern by permission from 100 Flowers to Knit & Crochet by Lesley Stanfield, St. Martin's Griffin, 2009  Stitchfinder: Knit Flower: Small Leaf

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Using double-pointed needles, cast 3 sts and make an i-cord approximately 1 in. long. Continue on these sts in rows in the usual way: 1st row (RS) K1, yo, k1, yo, k1. 5 sts. 2nd and alternate rows K. 3rd row K2, yo, k1, yo, k2. 7 sts. 5th row K3, yo, k1 yo, k3. 9 sts. 7th row K4, yo, k1, yo, k4. 11 sts. 9th row K5, yo, k1, yo, k5. 13 sts. 11th row Ssk, k9, k2tog. 11 sts. 13th row Ssk, k7, k2tog. 9 sts. 15th row Ssk, k5, k2tog. 7 sts. 17th row Ssk, k3, k2tog. 5 sts. 19th row Ssk, k1, k2tog. 3 sts. 20th row K. 21st row Sk2p. Fasten off remaining st.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration

k = knit k2tog = knit 2 together

sk2p = slip 1, k2tog, pass slipped stitch over st(s) = stitch(es)

ssk = slip, slip, knit yo = yarn over

Pattern by permission from 100 Flowers to Knit & Crochet by Lesley Stanfield, St. Martin's Griffin, 2009  Stitchfinder: Knit Flower: Snowdrop

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Petals With A, cast on 4sts. 1st row (RS) Slip 1, k3. 2nd row Slip 1, p3. 3rd row Slip 1, m1, k2, m1, k1. 6 sts.

4th row P. 5th row Slip 1, m1, k4, m1, k1. 8 sts. Beginning with a p row, work 5 rows st-st. 11th row [K2tog] 4 times. 4 sts. 12th row P. Break yarn and leave sts on a spare needle. Make 2 more petals. Base Next row (RS) With A, k the 4 sts of each petal. 12 sts. Beginning with a p row, work 3 rows st-st, then change to B and work 4 rows Stockinette stitch. Bind off, working k2tog along row.

Stem With B, cast on 18 sts. Bind off. Finishing Do not press. Join side seam of base. Insert stem in opening and secure.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration

k = knit k2tog = knit 2 together

p = purl m1 = make 1

Pattern by permission from 100 Flowers to Knit & Crochet by Lesley Stanfield, St. Martin's Griffin, 2009  Stitchfinder: Knit Lace: Crystal Chandelier

Click here to zoom (multiple of 8 sts plus 1) Row 1 (RS) K1, *k1, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k2; rep from * to end. Row 2 and all WS rows Purl.

Row 3 K1, *k2tog, yo, k3, yo, ssk, k1; rep from * to end.

Row 5 [K2tog, yo] twice, *k1, yo, ssk, yo, S2KP, yo, k2tog, yo; rep from * to last 5 sts, end k1, [yo, ssk] twice.

Row 7 K1, *k2tog, yo, k3, yo, ssk, k1; rep from * to end.

Row 9 K2tog, yo, *k5, yo, S2KP, yo; rep from * to last 7 sts, end k5, yo, ssk.

Rows 11–19 Rep rows 1–9.

Rows 21, 23 and 25 K1, *yo, k1, ssk, k1, k2tog, k1, yo, k1; rep from * to end.

Row 26 Purl.

Rep rows 1–26.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration

k = knit sk2p=Slip 1, k2tog, pass sl st over

k2tog = knit 2 together ssk = slip, slip, knit

p = purl st(s) = stitch(es)

rep = repeat(s) WS = wrong side

RS = right side yo = yarn over

s2kp = slip 2 tog, k1, pass 2 sl sts over

Reprinted from Vogue Knitting Stitchionary Volume Five: Lace, with permission from 6th&Spring Books; copyright 2010; photos by Jack Deutsch Studio. All rights reserved. Stitchfinder: Knit Lace: Feather and Fan

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Row 1 (RS) Knit.

Rows 2 and 4 Purl.

Row 3 *[k2tog] 4 times, [yo, k1] 8 times, [k2tog] 4 times; rep from * to end.

Rep rows 1–4.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration

k = knit RS = right side

p2tog = purl 2 together st(s) = stitch(es)

rep = repeat(s) yo = yarn over

Note: this is Feather and Fan II, reprinted from Vogue Knitting Stitchionary Volume Five: Lace, with permission from 6th&Spring Books; copyright 2010; photos by Jack Deutsch Studio. All rights reserved. Stitchfinder: Knit Lace: Simple Chevron

Click here to zoom.(multiple of 10 sts plus 1) Row 1 (RS) K1, *k4, yo, ssk, k4; rep from * to end.

Row 2 and all WS rows Purl.

Row 3 K1, *k2, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k3; rep from * to end.

Row 5 K1, *k1, k2tog, yo, k3, yo, ssk, k2; rep from * to end.

Row 7 K1, *k2tog, yo, k5, yo, ssk, k1; rep from * to end.

Row 9 K2tog, *yo, k7, yo, SK2P; rep from *, end last rep ssk (instead of SK2P).

Row 10 Purl.

Rep rows 1–10.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration

k=knit SK2P=Slip 1, k2tog, pass sl st over

p = purl WS = wrong side

RS = right side

k2tog=knit 2 together ssk=slip, slip, knit

Reprinted from Vogue Knitting Stitchionary Volume Five: Lace, with permission from 6th&Spring Books; copyright 2010; photos by Jack Deutsch Studio. All rights reserved. Stitchfinder: Knit Lace: Slip-Stitch Ripples

Click here to zoom (multiple of 18 sts plus 1)Rows 1, 3 and 5 (RS) Knit. Rows 2 and 4 K1, *sl 2 sts purlwise wyib, k1; rep from * to end.

Row 6 P1, *yo, p4, p2tog, [k1, p1] twice, k1, ssp, p4, yo, p1; rep from * to end.

Row 7 *K2, yo, k4, ssk, p1, k1, p1, k2tog, k4, yo, k1; rep from *, end k1.

Row 8 P1, *p2, yo, p4, p2tog, k1, ssp, p4, yo, p3; rep from * to end.

Row 9 *K4, yo, k4, k3tog, k4, yo, k3; rep from *, end k1.

Rows 10, 12, and 14 Purl.

Rows 11 and 13 *P1, sl 2 sts purlwise wyif; rep from *, end p1.

Row 15 *K1, yo, k4, ssk, [p1, k1] twice, p1, k2tog, k4, yo; rep from *, end k1.

Row 16 P1, *p1, yo, p4, p2tog, k1, p1, k1, ssp, p4, yo, p2; rep from * to end.

Row 17 *K3, yo, k4, ssk, p1, k2tog, k4, yo, k2; rep from *, end k1.

Row 18 P1, *p3, yo, p4, p3tog, p4, yo, p4; rep from * to end.

Rep rows 1–18 once more.

Rows 19-22 Rep rows 1–4.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration

k = knit sl = slip

k2tog = knit 2 together ssk = slip, slip, knit

k3tog = knit 3 together st(s) = stitch(es)

p = purl wyib = with yarn in back

p2tog = purl 2 together wyif = with yarn in front

rep = repeat(s)(ing) yo = yarn over

RS = Right Side

Reprinted from Vogue Knitting Stitchionary Volume Five: Lace, with permission from 6th&Spring Books; copyright 2010; photos by Jack Deutsch Studio. All rights reserved. Stitchfinder: Knit Lace: Waves of Grain

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Row 1 (RS) *K10, yo, k1, yo, k3, SK2P; rep from *, end k1. Row 2 and all WS rows Purl.

Row 3 *K11, yo, k1, yo, k2, SK2P; rep from *, end k1.

Row 5 *K1, k3tog, k4, yo, k1, yo, k3, [yo, k1] twice, SK2P; rep from *, end k1.

Row 7 *K1, k3tog, k3, yo, k1, yo, k9; rep from *, end k1.

Row 9 *K1, k3tog, k2, yo, k1, yo, k10; rep from *, end k1. Row 11 *K1, k3tog, [k1, yo] twice, k3, yo, k1, yo, k4, SK2P; rep from *, end k1.

Row 12 Purl.

Rep rows 1–12 once more.

Rows 13–16 Rep rows 1–4.

Row 17 *K12, [yo, k1] twice, SK2P; rep from *, end k1.

Row 18 Purl.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration

k3tog = knit 3 together SK2P=Slip 1, k2tog, pass sl st over

p = purl WS = wrong side

RS = right side

Reprinted from Vogue Knitting Stitchionary Volume Five: Lace, with permission from 6th&Spring Books; copyright 2010; photos by Jack Deutsch Studio. All rights reserved. Stitchfinder: Knit Trim: Baby Lace

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Skill level: Intermediate

This is a subtle lace which looks pretty in almost any yarn.

Method Cast on 5 sts. 1st row (RS) Slip 1, k 2, yo twice, p 2 tog. 6 sts. 2nd row Yo, k 2, p 1, k 3. 7 sts. 3rd row Slip 1, k 2, p 4. 4th row Slipping first st, bind off 2 sts, k 4. 5 sts. Repeat 1st-4th rows. Bind off.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration

k = knit

yo = yarn over

p = purlp2tog = purl 2 together

Trim directions reproduced by permission from 150 Knitted Trims by Leslie Stanfield, St. Martin's Griffin, 2007  Stitchfinder: Knit Trim: Basic Lace

Click here to zoom Skill level: EasyThe fullness of this lace is due to the yarn-over increases not having corresponding decreases. Method: Cast on 6 sts.1st row (RS) Slip 1, k 2, yo, k 3. 7 sts. 2nd row P 6, k 1. 3rd row Slip 1, k 2, yo, k 1, yo, k 3. 9 sts. 4th row Bind off 3 sts purlwise, p 4, k 1. 6 sts. Repeat 1st–4th rows, ending with a 3rd pattern row. Bind off.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration

k = knit yo = yarn over

p = purl st(s) = stitch(es)

Trim directions reproduced by permission from 150 Knitted Trims by Leslie Stanfield, St. Martin's Griffin, 2007 Stitchfinder: Knit Trim: Bias Binding

Click here to zoom Skill level: EasyThe diagonal slant of this stockinette binding is made by decreasing at one edge and increasing at the other.Method Cast on 10 sts.1st row (WS) P.2nd row K1, k2tog, k6, m1 knitwise, k1.Repeat 1st and 2nd rows, ending with a 1st pattern row.Bind off purlwise.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration

k = knitm1 = make one

k2tog = knit two together st(s) = stitch(es)

Trim directions reproduced by permission from 150 Knitted Trims by Leslie Stanfield, St. Martin's Griffin, 2007 Stitchfinder: Knit Trim: Bird's Eye

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Skill level: Easy

This is a simple, bold combination of scallops and eyelets, all in garter stitch.

Method Cast on 4 sts. 1st row (RS) K 2, yo 3 times, k 2. 7 sts. 2nd row K 3, p 1, k 3. 3rd, 4th, and 5th rows K. 6th row Slipping first st, bind off 3 sts, k 3. 4 sts. Repeat 1st-6th rows. Bind off.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration

k = knit

yo = yarn over

p = purl

Trim directions reproduced by permission from 150 Knitted Trims by Leslie Stanfield, St. Martin's Griffin, 2007  Stitchfinder: Knit Trim: Bobbles

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Skill level: Intermediate

Bobbles are usually knitted into the fabric but they can also be suspended from the edge for a completely different effect.

Method Note: To cast on 2 sts at beginning of 5th row: k in next st but do not slip it off, slip new st from right-hand needle to left-hand needle, then work the next st in the same way. Cast on 5 sts. 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th rows Slip 1, k 4. 5th row (RS) Cast on 2 sts as above, (k 1, p 1, k 1, p 1, k 1) in nearest of these sts, [turn, k 5] 5 times, turn, slip 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th sts one at a time over first st, working first st k 1 tbl bind off 2 sts, k 4. 6th, 7th, and 8th rows Slip 1, k 4. Repeat 1st-8th rows. Bind off.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration

k = knit

tbl = through back loop

p = purl

Trim directions reproduced by permission from 150 Knitted Trims by Leslie Stanfield, St. Martin's Griffin, 2007  Stitchfinder: Knit Trim: Bud And Stem

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Skill level: Intermediate

A multiple increase followed by gradual decreases shapes the buds on this curvy braid.

Method Note: sk2po-slip one st knitwise, k 2 tog, pass slipped st over. Cast on 7 sts. 1st row (RS) K 1 tbl, [p 2, k 1 tbl] twice. 2nd row P 1, [k 2, p 1 tbl ] twice. 3rd row K 1 tbl, p 2, (k 1, p 1, k 1, p 1, k 1) in next st, p 2, k 1 tbl . 11 sts. 4th row P 1, k 2, p 5, k 2, p 1 tbl . 5th row K 1 tbl, p 2, k 5, p 2, k 1 tbl . 6th row As 4th row. 7th row K 1 tbl, p 2, skpo, k 1, k 2 tog, p 2, k 1 tbl . 9 sts. 8th row P 1, k 2, p 3, k 2, p 1 tbl. 9th row K 1 tbl, p 2, s k 2 p o, p 2, k 1 tbl. 7 sts. 10th row As 2nd row. Repeat 1st-10th rows, ending with a 1st pattern row. Bind off in pattern.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration

k = knit st(s) = stitch(es)

tog = together yo = yarn over

tbl=through back loop

Trim directions reproduced by permission from 150 Knitted Trims by Leslie Stanfield, St. Martin's Griffin, 2007  Stitchfinder: Knit Trim: Bud And Stem

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Skill level: Intermediate

A multiple increase followed by gradual decreases shapes the buds on this curvy braid.

Method Note: sk2po-slip one st knitwise, k 2 tog, pass slipped st over. Cast on 7 sts. 1st row (RS) K 1 tbl, [p 2, k 1 tbl] twice.

2nd row P 1, [k 2, p 1 tbl ] twice. 3rd row K 1 tbl, p 2, (k 1, p 1, k 1, p 1, k 1) in next st, p 2, k 1 tbl . 11 sts. 4th row P 1, k 2, p 5, k 2, p 1 tbl . 5th row K 1 tbl, p 2, k 5, p 2, k 1 tbl . 6th row As 4th row. 7th row K 1 tbl, p 2, skpo, k 1, k 2 tog, p 2, k 1 tbl . 9 sts. 8th row P 1, k 2, p 3, k 2, p 1 tbl. 9th row K 1 tbl, p 2, s k 2 p o, p 2, k 1 tbl. 7 sts. 10th row As 2nd row. Repeat 1st-10th rows, ending with a 1st pattern row. Bind off in pattern.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration

k = knit st(s) = stitch(es)

tog = together yo = yarn over

tbl=through back loop

Trim directions reproduced by permission from 150 Knitted Trims by Leslie Stanfield, St. Martin's Griffin, 2007  Stitchfinder: Knit Trim: Feather And Fan

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Skill level: Intermediate

A traditional Shetland lace stitch has been adapted to make an attractive border.

Method Cast on a multiple of 17 sts. 1st row (RS) K. 2nd row P. 3rd row * K 2 tog 3 times, [ yo, k 1] 5 times, yo, k 2 tog 3 times; repeat from * to end. 4th row K. Repeat 1st-4th rows once more, then repeat 1st and 2nd rows again. Decrease row (RS) * K 3, [k 2 tog twice, k 3] twice; repeat from * to end. Bind off.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration

k = knit

yo = yarn over

p = purlk2tog = knit 2 together

Trim directions reproduced by permission from 150 Knitted Trims by Leslie Stanfield, St. Martin's Griffin, 2007  Stitchfinder: Knit Trim: Garter Stitch Loops

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Skill level: Intermediate

This is simply a garter stitch fringe caught up after a few rows to form loops.

Method Cast on 4 sts. 1st row (RS) Slip 1, k 3. 2nd row Slip 1, k 3. 3rd row Cast on one st by working k in the next st without slipping it off, transfer the new st from the right-hand to the left-hand needle; inserting the needle between the first 2 sts on left-hand needle each time, cast on 6 more sts in this way, making a total of 11 sts; bind off 7 sts, k to end. 4 sts. 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th rows Slip 1, k 3. 9th row With right-hand needle pick up 2 strands of last cast-on st, k first st on left-hand needle then slip strands over this st, k to end. 10th row Slip 1, k 3. Repeat 1st-10th rows, ending with a 1st pattern row. Bind off.

Trim directions reproduced by permission from 150 Knitted Trims by Leslie Stanfield, St. Martin's Griffin, 2007Stitchfinder: Knit Trim: Hoops

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Skill level: Easy

The fullness of this border means that it lies flat if the top edge is allowed to curve or it flares if the top edge is kept straight.

skpo=slip one, knit one, pass slipped stitch over

Method Cast on a multiple of 4 sts. 1st row (RS) K. 2nd row P. 3rd row K. 4th row P. 5th row * K 2 tog, yo twice, skpo; repeat from * to end. 6th row * P 1, (k 1, p 1, k 1, p 1, k 1) in double yo, p 1; repeat from * to end. 7th row K. Bind off purlwise.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration

k = knit

yo = yarn over

k2tog = knit 2 together

p = purl

Trim directions reproduced by permission from 150 Knitted Trims by Leslie Stanfield, St. Martin's Griffin, 2007  Stitchfinder: Knit Trim: Loop Edge Fringe

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Skill level: Easy

Knotting tassels on a loop-edged braid is another way to make a decorative fringe.

Method Cast on 4 sts. 1st row (RS) Yo, k 2 tog, k 2. 2nd row Slip 1, k 3. Repeat 1st and 2nd rows. Bind off. Tassels Cut 4 in (10 cm) lengths of yarn - two for each tassel. Double two strands. With wrong side facing, insert crochet hook in one edge loop and, hooking the fold of the strands, pull a loop through. Use the hook to pull the ends through the tassel loop. Pull the ends gently to tighten the knot.When all tassels are completed, trim the fringe.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration

k = knit

yo = yarn over

k2tog = knit 2 together

Trim directions reproduced by permission from 150 Knitted Trims by Leslie Stanfield, St. Martin's Griffin, 2007

Stitchfinder: Knit Trim: Points

Click here to zoomSkill level: EasyEach point is knitted separately and then joined into a single strip. Method Put a slip knot on needle. 1st row (RS) Kfb. 2 sts. 2nd row Kfb, k 1. 3 sts. 3rd row Kfb, k 2. 4 sts. 4th row Kfb, k 3. 5 sts. Continue to increase one st at the beginning of every row until there are 11 sts. Break the yarn and leave sts on a spare needle. Make the required number of points without breaking the yarn after the last one. Next row K 11 sts of last point, with RS facing k each set of 11 sts in turn. Work 2 rows garter stitch. Bind off.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration

k = knit st(s) = stitch(es)

Kfb = knit in front and back of stitch

Trim directions reproduced by permission from 150 Knitted Trims by Leslie Stanfield, St. Martin's Griffin, 2007

 

 

Stitchfinder: Knit Trim: Single Loop Fringe

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Skill level: Intermediate

These loops are made on wrong-side rows and are surprisingly easy with a little practice.

Method Cast on any number of sts. 1st row (RS) K. 2nd row * Take yarn under then over 2nd finger of left hand to form a loop, k next st but do not slip it from needle, transfer st just made to the left-hand needle and k 2 tog tbl (the new st and the original st); repeat from * along the row. 3rd row * K 1 tbl; repeat from * to end. Bind off.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration

k = knit

tbl = through back loop

k2tog = knit 2 together

 Stitchfinder: Knit Trim: Umbrella Flounce

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Skill level: Intermediate

An adaptation of a well-known repeat pattern makes a crisp, curvy edging.

skpo=slip one, knit one, pass slipped stitch over

Method Cast on a multiple of 18 sts plus 1. 1st row (RS) P. 2nd row P 2, * [k 3, p 1] 3 times, k 3, p 3; rep from *, ending p 2. 3rd row K 1, * yo, k 1, p 2 tog, p 1, [k 1, p 3] twice, k 1, p 1, p 2 tog, k 1, yo, k1; rep from * to end. 4th row P 3, * k 2, [p 1, k 3] twice, p 1, k 2, p 5; rep from *, ending p 3. 5th row K 2, * yo, k 1, p 2, [k 1, p 1, p 2 tog] twice, k 1, p 2, k 1, yo, k 3; rep from *, ending k 2. 6th row P 4, *[k 2, p 1] 3 times, k 2, p7; rep from *, ending p 4. 7th row K 3, * yo, k 1, p 2 tog, [k 1, p 2] twice, k 1, p 2 tog, k 1, yo, k 5; rep from *, ending k 3. 8th row P 5, * k 1, [p 1, k 2] twice, p 1, k 1, p 9; rep from *, ending p 5. 9th row K 4, * yo, k 1, p 1, [k 1, p 2 tog] twice, k 1, p 1, k 1, yo, k 7; rep from *, ending k 4. 10th row P 6, * k 1, [p 1, k 1] 3 times, p 11; rep from *, ending p 6. 11th row K 5, * skpo twice, k 1, k 2 tog twice, k 9; rep from *, ending k 5. Multiple of 14 sts plus 1.

K 2 rows. Bind off.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration

k = knit

yo = yarn over

p = purlp2tog = purl 2 together

Trim directions reproduced by permission from 150 Knitted Trims by Leslie Stanfield, St. Martin's Griffin, 2007 Stitchfinder: Knit Trim: Zig Zag

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Skill level: Intermediate

Very strongly defined diagonals give this lace its name.

skpo=slip one, knit one, pass slipped stitch over

Method Cast on 7 sts. 1st row (RS) K 3, yo, skpo, yo, k 2. 8 sts. 2nd, 4th 6th, 8th, 10th, 12th, and 14th rows Slip 1, p to last 2 sts, k 2. 3rd row K 4, yo, skpo, yo k 2. 9 sts. 5th row K 5, yo skpo, yo, k 2. 10 sts. 7th row K 6, yo, skpo, yo, k2. 11 sts. 9th row K 7, yo, skpo, yo, k 2. 12 sts. 11th row K 8, yo, skpo, yo, k 2. 13 sts. 13th row K 9, yo, skpo, yo, k2. 14 sts. 15th row K 10, yo, skpo, k 2. 15 sts. 16th row Bind off 8 sts, p 4, k 2. 7 sts. Repeat 1st-16th rows, ending with a 15th pattern row. Bind off in pattern.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration

k = knit

yo = yarn over

p = purl

Trim directions reproduced by permission from 150 Knitted Trims by Leslie Stanfield, St. Martin's Griffin, 2007

Stitchfinder: Knit Trim: Zig Zag Rib

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Skill level: Easy

Twisting two stitches on both right-side and wrong-side rows makes a strong zigzag ridge.

Method Cast on 4 sts. 1st row (RS) K 1, take right-hand needle to the back and k second st through the back of the loop, then k first st in the usual way, slip both sts off together, k 1. 2nd row K 1, with yarn to the front miss first st and p second st, then p first st, slip both sts off together, k 1. Repeat 1st and 2nd rows. Bind off.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCESClick for explanation and illustration

k = knit st(s) = stitch(es)

p = purl

Trim directions reproduced by permission from 150 Knitted Trims by Leslie Stanfield, St. Martin's Griffin, 2007  

Stitchfinder: Knitting Pattern: Arrowhead Lace

Click to zoom Arrowhead Lace (multiple of 10 sts plus 1)Note: this is a generic pattern for creating this stitch pattern. For a single repeat, it would be 10 stitches plus an additional stitch. In the example shown, there are three repeats of the stitch, so to make the same, you need to cast on 31 stitches (3 x the 10 multiple plus the 1 extra stitch.) Row 1 (WS) Purl. Row 2 K1, *[yo, ssk] twice, k1, [k2tog, yo] twice, k1; rep from * to end. Row 3 Purl. Row 4 K2, *yo, ssk, yo, sl 2 knitwise-k1-p2sso, yo, k2tog, yo, k3; rep from *, end last rep k2. Rep rows 1-4. Stitch directions reproduced with permission, from Vogue Knitting Stitchionary: Volume One, Sixth & Spring Books, 2005 Stitchfinder: Knitting Pattern: Diagonal Shadow Stripes

Click to zoom Diagonal Shadow Stripes (multiple of 4 sts plus 2)Note: this is a generic pattern for creating this stitch pattern. For a single repeat, it would be 4 stitches plus two additional stitches (but you'd have a VERY narrow piece!) In the example shown, there are seven repeats of the stitch, so to make the same, you need to cast on 30

stitches (7 x the 4 multiple plus the 2 extra stitches.) p1-b (p 1 in row below) Row 1 and all WS rows Knit. Row 2 (RS) P1, *p1-b, p3; rep from *, end p1. Row 4 P2, *p1-b, p3; rep from * to end. Row 6 P3, *p1-b, p3; rep from *, end last rep p1-b, p2. Row 8 P4, *p1-b, p3; rep from *, end last rep p1-b, p1. Rep rows 1-8. Stitch directions reproduced with permission, from Vogue Knitting Stitchionary: Volume One, Sixth & Spring Books, 2005 Stitchfinder: Knitting Pattern: Drop Stitch Pattern

Click to Zoom Drop Stitch Pattern (multiple of 8 sts plus 2)Note: this is a generic pattern for creating this stitch pattern. For a single repeat, it would be eight stitches plus two additional stitches (but you'd have a VERY narrow piece!) In the example shown, there are four repeats of the stitch, so to make the same, you need to cast on 34 stitches (8 x the 4 multiple plus the 2 extra stitches.) Preparation row (RS) *P2, k1, yo, k1, p2, k2; rep from *, end p2. Rows 1, 3 and 5 (WS) *K2, p2, k2, p3; rep from *, end k2. Rows 2 and 4 *P2, k3, p2, k2; rep from *, end p2.v Row 6 *P2, k1, drop next st off needle and unravel to the yo 6 rows below, k1, p2, k1, yo, k1; rep from *, end p2. Rows 7, 9 and 11 *K2, p3, k2, p2; rep from *, end k2. Rows 8 and 10 *P2, k2, p2, k3; rep from *, end p2. Row 12 *P2, k1, yo, k1, p2, k1, drop next st off needle and unravel 6 rows down, k1; rep from *, end p2 Rep rows 1-12. Stitch directions reproduced with permission, from Vogue Knitting Stitchionary: Volume One, Sixth & Spring Books, 2005 Stitchfinder: Knitting Pattern: Granite Relief Stitch

Click to zoom Granite Relief Sitch (multiple of 2 sts)Note: the instructions are a generic pattern for creating this stitch pattern. For a single repeat, you'd only need two stitches (but you'd have a VERY narrow piece!) In the example shown, there are eighteen repeats of the stitch, so to make a swatch that looked the same, you need to cast on 36 stitches (16 x the 2 multiple.) Row 1 (RS) Knit. Row 2 K2tog across row. Row 3 K into the front and back of each st. Row 4 Purl. Rep rows 1-4. Stitch directions reproduced with permission, from Vogue Knitting Stitchionary: Volume One, Sixth & Spring Books, 2005 Stitchfinder: Knitting Pattern: Gulls And Garter

Click to Zoom Gulls And Garter (multiple of 8 sts plus 1)Note: the instructions below are a generic description of how to execute this stitch pattern. For a single repeat, you'd only need nine stitches (8 + 1) but you'd have a VERY narrow piece! In the example shown, there are four repeats of the stitch, so to make a swatch that looks like the one shown, you need to cast on 33 stitches (4 x the multiple of 8 plus 1 extra stitch.) Rows 1 and 3 (WS) K2, *p5, k3; rep from *, end last rep k2. Row 2 K2, *wyif sl 5 sts purlwise, k3; rep from *, end last rep k2. Row 4 K4, *insert RH needle under strand 2 rows below, k next st

on LH needle, drawing loop through st on needle and under strand in one motion, k7; rep from *, end last rep k4. Rep rows 1-4. Stitch directions reproduced with permission, from Vogue Knitting Stitchionary: Volume One, Sixth & Spring Books, 2005 Stitchfinder: Knitting Pattern: Lace Rib

Click to Zoom Lace Rib (multiple of 6 sts plus 2)Note: the instructions below are a generic description of how to execute this stitch pattern. For a single repeat, you'd only need eight stitches (6 + 2) but you'd have a VERY narrow piece! In the example shown, there are four repeats of the stitch, so to make a swatch that looks like the one shown, you need to cast on 26 stitches (4 x the multiple of 6 plus 2 extra stitches.) Rows 1 and 3 (WS) *P2, k1; rep from *, end p2. Row 2 *K2, p1, yo, ssk, p1; rep from *, end k2. Row 4 *K2, p1, k2tog, yo, p1; rep from *, end k2. Rep rows 1-4. Stitch directions reproduced with permission, from Vogue Knitting Stitchionary: Volume One, Sixth & Spring Books, 2005 Stitchfinder: Knitting Pattern: Leaf Lace

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Note: this is a generic pattern for creating this stitch pattern. This pattern uses a multiple of 17 stitches, decreasing to 15 stitches in rows 2-7. In the example shown, there are two vertical repeats. Leaf Lace Cast on multiple of 17 stitches. Row 1 (Wrong Side): Purl across. Row 2 (Right Side): *K1, yo, k1, k2tog tbl, p1, k2tog, k1, p1, k2, p1, k2tog, k1, p1, k1; repeat from *. Row 3: *P4, (k1, p2) twice, k1, p4; repeat from *. Row 4: *(K1, yo) twice, (k2tog tbl, p1, k2tog), p1, (k2tog tbl, p1, k2tog), (yo, k1) twice; repeat from *. Row 5: *P5, (k1, p1) twice, k1, p5; repeat from *. Row 6: *K1, yo, k3, yo, sk2p, p1, k3tog, yo, k3, yo, k1; repeat from *. Row 7: *P7, k1, p7; repeat from *. Row 8: *K1, yo, k5, yo, sk2p, yo, k5, yo, k1; repeat from *. Repeat Rows 1-8 for Lace Pattern.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration

k = knitk2tog = knit 2 together

k3tog = knit 3 togetherp = purl

sk2p = slip 1, k2tog, pass sl st overssk = slip, slip, knit

tbl = through the back looptog = together

yo = yarn over

Stitchfinder: Knitting Pattern: Leaves Of Grass

Click to Zoom Leaves Of Grass (multiple of 11 sts)Note: the instructions below are a generic description of how to execute this stitch pattern. For a single repeat, you'd only need eleven stitches but you'd have a VERY narrow piece! In the example shown, there are three repeats of the stitch, so to make a swatch that looks like the one shown, you need to cast on 33 stitches (3 x the multiple of 11 stitches needed for a single repeat of the pattern.) Row 1 (RS) *Yo, ssk, k9; rep from * to end. Row 2 and all WS rows Purl. Row 3 *K1, yo, ssk, k8; rep from * to end. Row 5 *K2, yo, ssk, k4, k2tog, yo, k1; rep

from * to end. Row 7 *K3, yo, ssk, k2, k2tog, yo, k2; rep from * to end. Row 9 *K6, k2tog, yo, k3; rep from * to end. Row 11 *K5, k2tog, yo, k4; rep from * to end. Row 12 Purl. Rep rows 1-12. Stitch directions reproduced with permission, from Vogue Knitting Stitchionary: Volume One, Sixth & Spring Books, 2005 Stitchfinder: Knitting Pattern: Mesh Pattern

Click to Zoom Mesh Pattern 1 (worked over an even number of sts)Note: the instructions below are a generic description of how to execute this stitch pattern. For a single repeat, you'd only need two stitches but you'd have a VERY narrow piece! In the example shown, there are fourteen repeats of the stitch, so to make a swatch that looks like the one shown, you need to cast on 28 stitches (14 x the multiple of 2 stitches needed for a single repeat of the pattern.) Row 1 (RS) *Yo, k2tog; rep from * to end. Rows 2 and 4 Purl. Row 3 *SKP, yo; rep from * to end. Rep rows 1-4. Stitch directions reproduced with permission, from Vogue Knitting Stitchionary: Volume One, Sixth & Spring Books, 2005 Stitchfinder: Knitting Pattern: Mini Cable

Click to Zoom Mini Cable (multiple of 4 sts plus 1)Note: the instructions below are a generic description of how to execute this stitch pattern. For a single repeat, you'd only need five stitches (four plus the 1 extra) but you'd have a VERY narrow piece! In the example shown, there are eight repeats of the stitch, so to make a swatch that looks like the one shown, you need to cast on 33 stitches (4 x the multiple of 8 stitches plus 1 extra) Row 1 (RS) *P1, k3; rep from *, end p1. Rows 2 and 4 *K1, p3; rep from *, end k1. Row 3 *P1, skip 2 sts, k third st on LH needle, k first st, k second st, then sl these 3 sts off LH needle; rep from *, end p1. Rep rows 1-4. Stitch directions reproduced with permission, from Vogue Knitting Stitchionary: Volume One, Sixth & Spring Books, 2005 Stitchfinder: Knitting Pattern: Mock Rib

Click to Zoom Mock Rib (over an odd number of sts)Note: the instructions below are a generic description of how to execute this stitch pattern. For a single repeat, you'd only need three stitches but you'd have a VERY narrow piece! In the example shown, there are fifteen repeats of the stitch, so to make a swatch that looks like the one shown, you need to cast on 45 stitches (15 x the multiple of 3 stitches needed for a single

repeat of the pattern.) Row 1 (RS) K1, *p1, k1; rep from * to end. Row 2 Purl. Rep rows 1 and 2. Stitch directions reproduced with permission, from Vogue Knitting Stitchionary: Volume One, Sixth & Spring Books, 2005 Stitchfinder: Knitting Pattern: Moss Stitch

Click to Zoom Moss Stitch (multiple of 4 sts)Note: the instructions below are a generic description of how to execute this stitch pattern. For a single repeat, you'd only need four stitches but you'd have a VERY narrow piece! In the example shown, there are eight repeats of the stitch, so to make a swatch that looks like the one shown, you need to cast on 32 stitches (8 x the multiple of 4 stitches needed for a single repeat of the pattern.) Rows 1 (RS) *K2, p2; rep from * to end. Rows 2 and 3 *P2, k2; rep from * to end. Row 4 *K2, p2; rep from * to end. Rep rows 1-4. Stitch directions reproduced with permission, from Vogue Knitting Stitchionary: Volume One, Sixth & Spring Books, 2005 Stitchfinder: Knitting Pattern: Pair of Eyelets

Click to Zoom Pair Of Eyelets (multiple of 16 sts plus 12)Note: the instructions below are a generic description of how to execute this stitch pattern. For a single repeat, you'd only need twenty-eight stitches. In the example shown, there are a single repeat of the stitch, so to make a swatch that looks like the one shown, you need to cast on 28 stitches. Rows 1, 3, 5, 7 (WS) P3, k1, *k5, p3, k4, p4; rep from *, end k5, p3. Rows 2 and 6 K3, p5, *yo, k2tog, SKP, yo, p4, yo, SKP, k1, p5; rep from *, end p1, k3. Rows 4 and 8 K3, p5, *yo, k2tog, SKP, yo, p4, k1, yo, k2tog, p5; rep from *, end p1, k3. Rep rows 1-8. Stitch directions reproduced with permission, from Vogue Knitting Stitchionary: Volume One, Sixth & Spring Books, 2005 Stitchfinder: Knitting Pattern: Pointelle

Click to Zoom Pointelle (multiple of 14 sts plus 5, minimum of 33 stitches)Note: the instructions below are a generic description of how to execute this stitch pattern. For a single repeat, you'd only need nineteen stitches but you'd have a VERY narrow piece! In the example shown, there are two repeats of the stitch, so to make a swatch that looks like the one shown, you need to cast on 33 stitches (2 x the multiple of 14 stitches needed for a single repeat of the pattern plus 5.)

Row 1 (RS) *K5, yo, SKP , k2, p1, k2, k2tog, yo; rep from *, end k5. Rows 2 and 4 P9, *k1, p13; rep from * end k1, p9. Row 3 K6, *yo, SKP, k1, p1, k1, k2tog, yo, k7; rep from *, end last rep k6. Row 5 K7, *yo, SKP, p1, k2tog, yo, k9, rep from *, end last rep k7. Row 6 rep as row 2. Rep rows 1-6.

ABBREVIATIONS (click for detail)

k = knit p = purl

skp = slip 1, knit 1, pass slipped stitch over yo = yarn over

Stitch directions reproduced with permission, from Vogue Knitting Stitchionary: Volume One, Sixth & Spring Books, 2005 Stitchfinder: Knitting Pattern: Purl Ridges

Click to Zoom Purl Ridges (worked over an odd number of sts)Note: the instructions below are a generic description of how to execute this stitch pattern. For a single repeat, you'd only need three stitches but you'd have a VERY narrow piece! In the example shown, there are fifteen repeats of the stitch, so to make a swatch that looks like the one shown, you need to cast on 45 stitches (15 x the multiple of 3 stitches needed for a single repeat of the pattern.) Row 1 (RS) Knit. Rows 2 and 4 Purl. Row 3 K1, *p1, k1; rep from * to end. Rep rows 1-4. Stitch directions reproduced with permission, from Vogue Knitting Stitchionary: Volume One, Sixth & Spring Books, 2005 Stitchfinder: Knitting Pattern: Ripple Pattern

Click to ZoomRipple Pattern (multiple of 18 sts)Note: the instructions below are a generic description of how to execute this stitch pattern. For a single repeat, you'd only need eighteen stitches but you'd have a VERY narrow piece! In the example shown, there are two repeats of the stitch, so to make a swatch that looks like the one shown, you need to cast on 36 stitches (2 x the multiple of 18 stitches needed for a single repeat of the pattern.) Row 1 (RS) *[K2tog] 3 times, [k1, yo] 6 times, [k2tog] 3 times; rep from * to end. Rows 2 and 3 Knit. Row 4 Purl. Rep rows 1-4.Stitch directions reproduced with permission, from Vogue Knitting Stitchionary: Volume One, Sixth & Spring Books, 2005Stitchfinder: Knitting Pattern: Scalloped Eyelet Edging

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Row 1 (WS) K2, yo, k2tog, k5, yo, k2tog, yo, k3. Row 2 and all RS rows K1, yo, k2tog, k to end. Row 3 K2, yo, k2tog, k4, [yo, k2tog] twice, yo, k3. Row 5 K2, yo, k2tog, k3, [yo, k2tog] 3 times, yo, k3. Row 7 K2, yo, k2tog, k2, [yo, k2tog] 4 times, yo, k3. Row 9 K2, yo, k2tog, k1, [yo, k2tog] 5 times, yo, k3. Row 11 K2, yo, k2tog, k1, k2tog, [yo, k2tog] 5 times, k2. Row 13 K2, yo, k2tog, k2, k2tog, [yo, k2tog] 4 times, k2. Row 15 K2, yo, k2tog, k3, k2tog, [yo, k2tog] 3 times, k2. Row 17 K2, yo, k2tog, k4, k2tog, [yo, k2tog] twice, k2. Row 19 K2, yo, k2tog, k5, k2tog, yo, k2tog, k2. Row 20 Rep row 2. Rep rows 1-20. Stitch directions reproduced with permission, from Vogue Knitting Stitchionary: Volume One, Sixth & Spring Books, 2005 Stitchfinder: Knitting Pattern: Seed Stitch

Click to Zoom Seed Stitch (multiple of 2 sts plus 1)Note: the instructions below are a generic description of how to execute this stitch pattern. For a single repeat, you'd only need three stitches but you'd have a VERY narrow piece! In the example shown, there are eighteen repeats of the stitch, so to make a swatch that looks like the one shown, you need to cast on 37 stitches (18 x the multiple of 2 stitches needed for a single repeat of the pattern plus one extra stitch.) Row 1 (RS) K1, *p1, k1; rep from * to end. Rep row 1. Stitch directions reproduced with permission, from Vogue Knitting Stitchionary: Volume One, Sixth & Spring Books, 2005 Stitchfinder: Knitting Pattern: Seed Stitch Blocks

Click to Zoom Seed Stitch Blocks (multiple of 7 sts plus 5)Note: the instructions below are a generic description of how to execute this stitch pattern. For a single repeat, you'd only need twelve stitches but you'd have a VERY narrow piece! In the example shown, there are four repeats of the stitch, so to make a swatch that looks like the one shown, you need to cast on 33 stitches (4 x the multiple of 7 stitches needed for a single repeat of the pattern plus 5 extra - (4 x 7) + 5 = 33.) Rows 1, 3 and 5 (RS) *[K1, p1] twice, k1, p2; rep from *, end [k1, p1] twice, k1. Rows 2, 4 and 6 *[K1, p1] twice, k3; rep from *, end [k1, p1] twice, k1. Row 7 Purl. Row 8 Knit. Rep rows 1-8. Stitch directions reproduced with permission, from Vogue Knitting Stitchionary: Volume One, Sixth & Spring Books, 2005  Stitchfinder: Knitting Pattern: Simple Basketweave

Click to Zoom Simple Basketweave (multiple of 8 sts)Note: the instructions below are a generic description of how to execute this stitch pattern. For a single repeat, you'd only need eight stitches but you'd have a VERY narrow piece! In the example shown, there are four repeats of the stitch, so to make a swatch that looks like the one shown, you need to cast on 32 stitches (4 x the multiple of 8 stitches needed for a single

repeat of the pattern.) Row 1 (RS) Knit. Rows 2-6 *K4, p4; rep from * to end. Row 7 Knit. Rows 8-12 *P4, k4; rep from * to end. Rep rows 1-12. Stitch directions reproduced with permission, from Vogue Knitting Stitchionary: Volume One, Sixth & Spring Books, 2005 Stitchfinder: Knitting Pattern: Simple Eyelet

Click to Zoom Simple Eyelet (multiple of 4 sts plus 3)Note: the instructions below are a generic description of how to execute this stitch pattern. For a single repeat, you'd only need seven stitches but you'd have a VERY narrow piece! In the example shown, there are six repeats of the stitch, so to make a swatch that looks like the one shown, you need to cast on 27 stitches (6 x the multiple of 4 stitches needed for a single repeat of the pattern plus the three extra stitches.) Rows 1 and 5 (RS) Knit. Row 2 and all WS rows Purl. Row 3 K1, *k2tog, yo, k2; rep from *, end k2. Row 7 K1, *k2, ssk, yo; rep from *, end k2. Row 8 Purl. Rep rows 1-8. Stitch directions reproduced with permission, from Vogue Knitting Stitchionary: Volume One, Sixth & Spring Books, 2005 Stitchfinder: Knitting Pattern: Simple Eyelet Diamonds

Click to Zoom Simple Eyelet Diamonds (multiple of 8 sts)Note: the instructions below are a generic description of how to execute this stitch pattern. For a single repeat, you'd only need eight stitches (multiple of 8 sts) but you'd have a VERY narrow piece! You may cast on any number of stitches that is a multiple of 8 for this pattern stitch. Row 1 and all WS rows Purl. Row 2 Knit. Row 4 K4, *yo, ssk, k6; rep from *, end k4. Row 6 K1, *k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k3; rep from *, end k2. Row 8 Rep row 4. Row 10 Knit. Row 12 K7; rep from * of row 4, end k1. Row 14 K5; rep from * of row 6, end k3. Row 16 Rep row 12. Rep rows 1-16. Stitch directions reproduced with permission, from Vogue Knitting Stitchionary: Volume One, Sixth & Spring Books, 2005 Stitchfinder: Knitting Pattern: Small Diamond Brocade

Click to Zoom Small Diamond Brocade (multiple of 12 sts plus 5)Note: the instructions below are a generic description of how to execute this stitch pattern. For a single repeat, you'd only need 17 stitches (12 + 5) but you'd have a VERY narrow piece! For this pattern stitch, you may cast on any number of stitches that adds up to this multiple; for example 24 + 5 would be 29 stitches (2 x the multiple of 12 plus 5 extra stitches.) Row 1 (RS)

*K8, p1, k3; rep from *, end k5. Row 2 P5, *p2, k1, p1, k1, p7; rep from * to end. Rows 3 and 7 *K2, [p1, k3] twice, p1, k1; rep from *, end k2, p1, k2. Rows 4 and 6 [P1, k1] twice, p1, *k1, p5, [k1, p1] 3 times; rep from * to end. Row 5 *P1, k3, p1, k7; rep from *, end p1, k3, p1. Row 8 Rep row 2. Rep rows 1-8. Stitch directions reproduced with permission, from Vogue Knitting Stitchionary: Volume One, Sixth & Spring Books, 2005  Stitchfinder: Knitting Pattern: Sugar Cubes

Click to Zoom Sugar Cubes (multiple of 8 sts)Note: the instructions below are a generic description of how to execute this stitch pattern. For a single repeat, you'd only need nine stitches but you'd have a VERY narrow piece! In the example shown, there are four repeats of the stitch, so to make a swatch that looks like the one shown, you need to cast on 32 stitches (4 x the multiple of 8 stitches needed for a single repeat of the pattern.) Row 1 (RS) Knit Row 2: *p6, k2; rep from * Row 3: K the knit sts and p the purl sts Row 4: Purl Row 5: Knit Row 6: p2, *k2, p6; rep from *, end k2, p4 Row 7: K the knit sts and p the purl sts Row 8: Purl Rep rows 1-8. Stitch directions reproduced with permission, from Vogue Knitting Stitchionary: Volume One, Sixth & Spring Books, 2005 Stitchfinder: Knitting Pattern: Wide Rib

Click to Zoom Wide Rib (multiple of 10 sts plus 5)Note: the instructions below are a generic description of how to execute this stitch pattern. For a single repeat, you'd only need fifteen stitches but you'd have a VERY narrow piece! In the example shown, there are three repeats of the stitch, so to make a swatch that looks like the one shown, you need to cast on 35 stitches (3 x the multiple of 10 stitches needed for a single repeat of the pattern plus five extra stitches.) Row 1 (RS) P5, *k5, p5; rep from * to end. Row 2 K the knit sts and p the purl sts. Rep rows 1 and 2. Stitch directions reproduced with permission, from Vogue Knitting Stitchionary: Volume One, Sixth & Spring Books, 2005 Stitchfinder: Knitting Pattern: Winter Lace

Click to zoom.Note: this is a generic pattern for creating this stitch pattern. For a single repeat, it would be 12 repeated stitches plus 1 additional stitch. In the example shown, there are two horizontal repeats. Winter Lace Cast on multiple of 12, plus 1 st.

Row 1: K1, * yo, ssk, k7, k2tog, yo, k1; repeat from * across. Row 2 and all WS rows: Purl. Row 3: K1, * k1, yo, ssk, k5, k2tog, yo, k2; repeat from * across. Row 5: K1, * (yo, ssk) twice, k3, (k2tog, yo) twice, k1; repeat from * across. Row 7: K1, * k1, (yo, ssk) twice, k1, (k2tog, yo) twice, k2; repeat from * across. Row 9: K1, * (yo, ssk) twice, yo, sk2p, yo, (k2tog, yo) twice, k1; repeat from * across. Row 11: K1, * k3, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k4; repeat from * across. Row 13: K1, * k2, k2tog, yo, k3, yo, ssk, k3; repeat from * across. Row 15: K1, * k1, (k2tog, yo) twice, k1, (yo, ssk) twice, k2; repeat from * across. Row 17: K1, * (k2tog, yo) twice, k3, (yo, ssk) twice, k1; repeat from * across. Row 19: K2tog, yo, * (k2tog, yo) twice, k1, (yo, ssk) twice, yo, sk2p, yo; rep from * across, end (k2tog, yo) twice, k1, (yo, ssk) 3 times. Row 20: Purl. Rep Rows 1-20 for Lace Pattern.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration

k = knit k2tog = knit 2 together

sk2p = slip 1, k2tog, pass sl st over ssk = slip, slip, knit

yo = yarn over

 

Stitchfinder: Knitting: Cable: Bonbons

Click here to zoom (multiple of 22 sts plus 3) Stitch Explanation: 4-st RC Sl 2 sts to cn and hold to back, k2, k2 from cn.Pattern: Rows 1, 5, 9, 13, 17 and 21 (RS) P3, *K8, p3, k8, p3; rep from * to end. Row 2 and all WS rows *K3, p8, k3, p8; rep from * to last 3 sts, k3. Rows 3, 7 and 11 P3, *[4-st RC] twice, p3, k8, p3; rep from * to end. Rows 15, 19 and 23 P3, *K8, p3, [4-st RC] twice, p3; rep from * to end. Row 24 Rep row 2. Rep rows 1–24.

Note: this is a generic pattern for creating this cable. For a single cable it would be 22 stitches. In the example shown, there are 2 repeats of the stitch, so you'd need to cast on 47  (22 x 2 + 3) stitches and do 2 repeats to get a swatch that appears the same.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration

cn = cable needle sl = slip

k = knit rep = repeat(s)(ing)

k2tog = knit 2 together RS = right side

p = purl WS = wrong side

st(s) = stitch(es)

Stitch directions reproduced with permission, from Vogue Knitting Stitchionary: Volume Two, Sixth & Spring Books, 2005 Stitchfinder: Knitting: Cable: Cable and Seed

Click here to zoom (multiple of 16 sts plus 8) Stitch Explanation: 6-st RC Sl 3 sts to cn and hold to back, k3, k3 from cn.Pattern: Rows 1, 5 and 7 (RS) [K1, p1] 4 times, *p1, k6, p1, [p1, k1] 4 times; rep from * to end. Rows 2, 4 and 6 *[K1, p1] 4 times, k1, p6, k1; rep from *, end [p1, k1] 4 times. Row 3 [K1, p1] 4 times, *p1, 6-st RC, p1, [p1, k1] 4 times; rep from * to end. Row 8 Rep row 2. Rep rows 1–8.Note: this is a generic pattern for creating this cable. For a single cable it would be 16 stitches. In the example shown, there are 2 repeats of the stitch, so you'd need to cast on 40 (16 x 2 + 8) stitches and do 2 repeats to get a swatch that appears the same.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration

cn = cable needle sl = slip

k = knit rep = repeat(s)(ing)

k2tog = knit 2 together RS = right side

p = purl WS = wrong side

st(s) = stitch(es)

Stitch directions reproduced with permission, from Vogue Knitting Stitchionary: Volume Two, Sixth & Spring Books, 2005 Stitchfinder: Knitting: Cable: Cable and Wheat

Click here to zoom (multiple of 16 sts plus10) Stitch Explanation: 8-st LC Sl 4 sts to cn and hold to front, k4, k4 from cn.Pattern: Rows 1, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13 and 15 (RS) K1, *[yo, p2tog] 4 times, k8; rep from * to last 9 sts, end [yo, p2tog] 4 times, k1. Row 2 and all WS rows P1, *[yo, p2tog] 4 times, p8; rep from * to last 9 sts, end [yo, p2tog] 4 times, p1. Row 9 K1, *[yo, p2tog] 4 times, 8-st LC; rep from * to last 9 sts, end [yo, p2tog] 4 times, k1. Row 16 Rep row 2. Rep rows 1–16.Note: this is a generic pattern for creating this cable. For a single cable it would be 16 stitches. In the example shown, there are 2 repeats of the stitch, so you'd need to cast on 42 (16 x 2 + 10) stitches and do 2 repeats to get a swatch that appears the same.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration

cn = cable needle sl = slip

k = knit rep = repeat(s)(ing)

k2tog = knit 2 together RS = right side

p = purl WS = wrong side

st(s) = stitch(es)

Stitch directions reproduced with permission, from Vogue Knitting Stitchionary: Volume Two, Sixth & Spring Books, 2005 Stitchfinder: Knitting: Cable: Classic Cable and Rib

Click here to zoom (multiple of 16 sts plus 4) Stitch Explanation: 8-st RC Sl 4 sts to cn and hold to back, k4, k4 from cn.Pattern: Rows 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 and 11 (RS) *K4, p2, k8, p2; rep from *, end k4. Row 2 and all WS rows P4, *k2, p8, k2, p4; rep from * to end. Row 13 *K4, p2, 8-st RC, p2; rep from *, end k4. Row 14 Rep row 2. Rep rows 1–14.Note: this is a generic pattern for creating this cable. For a single cable it would be 16 stitches. In the example shown, there are 2 repeats of the stitch, so you'd need to cast on 36 (16 x 2 + 4) stitches and do 2 repeats to get a swatch that appears the same.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration

cn = cable needle sl = slip

k = knit rep = repeat(s)(ing)

k2tog = knit 2 together RS = right side

p = purl WS = wrong side

st(s) = stitch(es)

Stitch directions reproduced with permission, from Vogue Knitting Stitchionary: Volume Two, Sixth & Spring Books, 2005 Stitchfinder: Knitting: Cable: Cruller

Click here to zoom (worked over 6 sts) Pattern:Rows 1, 3 and 11 (RS) K2, p2, k2. Rows 2 and 4 P2, k2, p2. Rows 5 and 9 Sl 3 sts to cn and hold to back, k3, k3 from cn.. Rows 6, 8 and 10 Purl. Row 7 Knit. Row 12 Rep row 2. Rep rows 1–12.Note: this is a generic pattern for creating this cable. For a single cable it would be 6 stitches. In the example shown, there  is one repeat of the stitch with 12 stitches are on either side, so you'd need to cast on 30  (12 + 6 + 12) stitches and knit 12 stitches before and after the pattern.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration

cn = cable needle sl = slip

k = knit rep = repeat(s)(ing)

k2tog = knit 2 together RS = right side

p = purl WS = wrong side

st(s) = stitch(es)

Stitch directions reproduced with permission, from Vogue Knitting Stitchionary: Volume Two, Sixth & Spring Books, 2005 Stitchfinder: Knitting: Cable: Diamonds and Pearls

Click here to zoom (worked over 11 sts) Stitch Explanation: MB K into front, back and front of next st, turn, k3, turn, p3, turn, k3, turn, SK2P. 2-st RC Sl 1 st to cn and hold to back, k1, k1 from cn. 2-st LC Sl 1 st to cn and hold to front, k1, k1 from cn. 2-st RPC Sl 1 st to cn and hold to back, k1, p1 from cn. 2-st LPC Sl 1 st to cn and hold to front, p1, k1 from cn. 3-st RC Sl next 2 sts to cn and hold to back, k1, k2 from cn.Pattern: Row 1 (RS) P4, 3-st RC, p4. Row 2 K4, p3, k4. Row 3 P3, 2-st RC, k1, 2-st LC, p3. Rows 4 and 18 K3, p5, k3. Row 5 P2, 2-st RC, k1, MB, k1, 2-st LC, p2. Rows 6 and 16 K2, p7, k2. Row 7 P1, 2-st RC, k5, 2-st LC, p1. Rows 8 and 14 K1, p9, k1. Row 9 2-st RC, k7, 2-st LC. Rows 10 and 12 P11. Row 11 K3, MB, k3, MB, k3. Row 13 2-st LPC, k7, 2-st RPC. Row 14 K1, p9, k1. Row 15 P1, 2-st LPC, k5, 2-st RPC, p1. Row 17 P2, 2-st LPC, k1, MB, k1, 2-st RPC, p2. Row 19 P3, 2-st LPC, k1, 2-st RPC, p3. Row 20 Rep row 2. Rep rows 1–20Note: this is a generic pattern for creating this cable. For a single cable it would be 11 stitches. In the example shown, there  is one repeat of the stitch with 12 stitches are on either side, so you'd need to cast on 35  (12 + 11 + 12) stitches and knit 12 stitches before and after the pattern.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration

cn = cable needle sl = slip

k = knit rep = repeat(s)(ing)

k2tog = knit 2 together RS = right side

p = purl WS = wrong side

st(s) = stitch(es)

Stitch directions reproduced with permission, from Vogue Knitting Stitchionary: Volume Two, Sixth & Spring Books, 2005

Stitchfinder: Knitting: Cable: Firefly

Click here to zoom (multiple of 10 sts plus 1) Stitch Explanation: 4-st RC Sl 2 sts to cn and hold to back, k2, k2 from cn.Pattern: Rows 1, 5, 7, 9, 13, 17, 19 and 21 (RS) *P1, k4; rep from *, end p1. Row 2 and all WS rows K1, *p4, k1; rep from * to end. Rows 3 and 23 *P1, 4-st RC, p1, k4; rep from *, end p1. Rows 11 and 15 *P1, k4, p1, 4-st RC; rep from *, end p1. Row 24 Rep row 2. Rep rows 1–24.Note: this is a generic pattern for creating this cable. For a single cable it would be 10 stitches. In the example shown, there are 3 repeats of the stitch, so you'd need to cast on 31 (10 x 3 +1) stitches and do 3 repeats to get a swatch that appears the same.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration

cn = cable needle sl = slip

k = knit rep = repeat(s)(ing)

k2tog = knit 2 together RS = right side

p = purl WS = wrong side

st(s) = stitch(es)

Stitch directions reproduced with permission, from Vogue Knitting Stitchionary: Volume Two, Sixth & Spring Books, 2005 Stitchfinder: Knitting: Cable: Frosted Edge

Click here to zoom (worked over 6 sts) Stitch Explanation 3-st RC: Sl 2 sts to cn and hold to back, k1, k2 from cn. 3-st LC: Sl 1 st to cn and hold to front, k2, k1 from cnPattern: Row 1 (RS) Knit. Rows 2 and 4 Purl. Row 3 Sl 2 sts to cn and hold to back, k1, k2 from cn., Sl 1 st to cn and hold to front, k2, k1 from cn. Row 5 Knit. Row 6 Rep row 2.Rep rows 1–6.Note: this is a generic pattern for creating this cable. For a single cable it would be 6 stitches. In the example shown, there is one repeat of the stitch with 12 stitches are on either side, so you'd need to cast on 30 (12 + 6 + 12) stitches and knit 12 stitches before and after the cable pattern to get a piece like that shown.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration

cn = cable needle sl = slip

k = knit rep = repeat(s)(ing)

k2tog = knit 2 together RS = right side

p = purl WS = wrong side

st(s) = stitch(es)

Stitch directions reproduced with permission, from Vogue Knitting Stitchionary: Volume Two, Sixth & Spring Books, 2005 Stitchfinder: Knitting: Cable: Gingerbread

Click here to zoom (multiple of 10 sts plus 1) Stitch Explanation: 4-st LC Sl 2 sts to cn and hold to front, k2, k2 from cn.Pattern: Rows 1 and 5 (RS) *P1, k4; rep from *, end p1. Rows 2 and 4 K1, *p1, k2, p1, k1, p4, k1; rep from * to end.\ Row 3 *P1, 4-st LC, p1, k4; rep from *, end p1. Row 6 Rep row 2. Rep rows 1–6.Note: this is a generic pattern for creating this cable. For a single cable it would be 10 stitches. In the example shown, there are 3 repeats of the stitch, so you'd need to cast on 31 (10 x 3 +1) stitches and do 3 repeats to get a swatch that appears the same.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration

cn = cable needle sl = slip

k = knit rep = repeat(s)(ing)

k2tog = knit 2 together RS = right side

p = purl WS = wrong side

st(s) = stitch(es)

Stitch directions reproduced with permission, from Vogue Knitting Stitchionary: Volume Two, Sixth & Spring Books, 2005 Stitchfinder: Knitting: Cable: Honeycomb

Click here to zoom

(multiple of 8 sts plus 4)

Stitch Explanation:

4-st RC Sl 2 sts to cn and hold to back, k2, k2 from cn.

4-st LC Sl 2 sts to cn and hold to front, k2, k2 from cn.

Pattern:

Row 1 (RS) P2, *4-st RC, 4-st LC; rep from * to last 2 sts, p2.

Row 2 and all WS rows K2, p to last 2 sts, k2.

Rows 3 and 7 P2, k to last 2 sts, p2.

Row 5 P2, *4-st LC, 4-st RC; rep from * to last 2 sts, p2.

Row 8 Rep row 2.

Rep rows 1–8.

Note: this is a generic pattern for creating this cable. For a single cable it would be 10 stitches. In the example shown, there are 5 repeats of the stitch, so you'd need to cast on 44 (8 x 5 +4) stitches and do 5 repeats to get a swatch that appears the same.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES

Click for explanation and illustration

cn = cable needlesl = slip

k = knitrep = repeat(s)(ing)

RS = right side

k2tog = knit 2 together

p = purlWS = wrong side

st(s) = stitch(es)

Stitch directions reproduced with permission, from Vogue Knitting Stitchionary: Volume Two, Sixth & Spring Books, 2005 Stitchfinder: Knitting: Cable: Horseshoe

Click here to zoom (worked over 12 sts) Pattern:Rows 1, 3, 7 and 9 Knit. Row 2 and all WS rows Purl. Row 5 Sl 3 sts to cn and hold to back, k3, k3 from cn., 6-st LC Sl 3 sts to cn and hold to front, k3, k3 from cn. Row 10 Rep row 2. Rep rows 1–10.Note: this is a generic pattern for creating this cable. For a single cable it would be 12 stitches. In the example shown, there  is one repeat of the stitch with 12 stitches are on either side, so you'd need to cast on 36  (12 + 12 + 12) stitches and knit 12 stitches before and after the pattern.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration

cn = cable needle sl = slip

k = knit rep = repeat(s)(ing)

k2tog = knit 2 together RS = right side

p = purl WS = wrong side

st(s) = stitch(es)

Stitch directions reproduced with permission, from Vogue Knitting Stitchionary: Volume Two, Sixth & Spring Books, 2005 Stitchfinder: Knitting: Cable: Hourglass

Click here to zoom (worked over 16 sts)

Stitch Explanation: 4-st RPC Sl 1 st to cn and hold to back, k3, p1 from cn. 4-st LPC Sl 3 sts to cn and hold to front, p1, k3 from cn. 6-st RC Sl 3 sts to cn and hold to back, k3, k3 from cn.Pattern: Row 1 (RS) P5, k6, p5. Rows 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12 K5, p6, k5. Rows 3 and 11 P5, 6-st RC, p5. Rows 5, 7 and 9 P5, k6, p5. Row 13 P4, 4-st RPC, 4-st LPC, p4. Row 14 K4, p3, k2, p3, k4. Row 15 P3, 4-st RPC, p2, 4-st LPC, p3. Rows 16 and 30 K3, p3, k4, p3, k3. Row 17 P2, 4-st RPC, p4, 4-st LPC, p2. Rows 18 and 28 K2, p3, k6, p3, k2. Row 19 P1, 4-st RPC, p6, 4-st LPC, p1. Rows 20 and 26 K1, p3, k8, p3, k1. Row 21 4-st RPC, p8, 4-st LPC. Rows 22 and 24 P3, k10, p3. Row 23 K3, p10, k3. Row 25 4-st LPC, p8, 4-st RPC. Row 27 P1, 4-st LPC, p6, 4-st RPC, p1. Row 29 P2, 4-st LPC, p4, 4-st RPC, p2. Row 31 P3, 4-st LPC, p2, 4-st RPC, p3. Row 32 K4, p3, k2, p3, k4. Row 33 P4, 4-st LPC, 4-st RPC, p4. Row 34 K5, p6, k5. Rep rows 3–34.Note: this is a generic pattern for creating this cable. For a single cable it would be 16 stitches. In the example shown, there  is one repeat of the stitch with 8 stitches are on either side, so you'd need to cast on 32  (8 + 16 + 8) stitches and knit 8 stitches before and after the pattern.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration

cn = cable needle sl = slip

k = knit rep = repeat(s)(ing)

k2tog = knit 2 together RS = right side

p = purl WS = wrong side

st(s) = stitch(es)

Stitch directions reproduced with permission, from Vogue Knitting Stitchionary: Volume Two, Sixth & Spring Books, 2005 Stitchfinder: Knitting: Cable: Hugs and Kisses

Click here to zoom (multiple of 20 sts) Stitch Explanation 4-st RC Sl 2 sts to cn and hold to back, k2, k2 from cn. 4-st LC Sl 2 sts to cn and hold to front, k2, k2 from cn.Pattern: Rows 1, 5, 9 and 13 *P1, k8, p1; rep from * to end. Row 2 and all WS rows *K1, p8, k1; rep from * to end. Rows 3 and 7 *P1, 4-st RC, 4-st LC, p2, 4-st LC, 4-st RC, p1; rep from * to end. Rows 11 and 15 *P1, 4-st LC, 4-st RC, p2, 4-st RC, 4-st LC, p1; rep from * to end. Row 16 Rep row 2. Rep rows 1–16.Note: this is a generic pattern for creating this cable. For a single cable it would be 20 stitches. In the example shown, there are 2 repeats of the stitch, so you'd need to cast on 40 (20 x 2) stitches and do 2 repeats to get a swatch that appears the same.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration

cn = cable needle sl = slip

k = knit rep = repeat(s)(ing)

k2tog = knit 2 together RS = right side

p = purl WS = wrong side

st(s) = stitch(es)

Stitch directions reproduced with permission, from Vogue Knitting Stitchionary: Volume Two, Sixth & Spring Books, 2005 Stitchfinder: Knitting: Cable: Ice Storm

Click here to zoom (multiple of 6 sts plus 2)Stitch Explanation:4-st RC Sl 2 sts to cn and hold to back, k2, k2 from cn.Pattern: Rows 1 and 3 (RS) Knit. Row 2 Purl. Row 4 *K2, p4; rep from *, end k2. Row 5 P2, *4-st RC, p2; rep from * to end. Row 6 Purl. Rep rows 1–6.Note: this is a generic pattern for creating this cable. For a single cable it would be 8 stitches. In the example shown, there are 5 repeats of the stitch, so you'd need to cast on 32 (6 x 5 +2) stitches and do 5 repeats to get a swatch that appears the same.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration

cn = cable needle sl = slip

k = knit rep = repeat(s)(ing)

k2tog = knit 2 together RS = right side

p = purl WS = wrong side

st(s) = stitch(es)

Stitch directions reproduced with permission, from Vogue Knitting Stitchionary: Volume Two, Sixth & Spring Books, 2005 Stitchfinder: Knitting: Cable: Jumbo Cable

Click here to zoom(worked over 16 sts)Pattern: Row 1 (RS) Knit. Row 2 and all WS rows Purl. Row 3 Sl 8 sts to cn and hold to front, k8, k8 from cn. Rows 5, 7, 9, 11, 13 and 15 Knit. Row 16 Rep row 2. Rep rows 1–16Note: this is a generic pattern for creating this cable. For a single cable it would be 16 stitches. In the example shown, there is one repeat of the stitch with 12 stitches are on either side, so you'd need to cast on 40 (12 + 16 + 12) stitches and work 12 stitches in knit before starting the pattern.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration

cn = cable needle sl = slip

k = knit rep = repeat(s)(ing)

k2tog = knit 2 together RS = right side

p = purl WS = wrong side

st(s) = stitch(es)

Stitch directions reproduced with permission, from Vogue Knitting Stitchionary: Volume Two, Sixth & Spring Books, 2005 Stitchfinder: Knitting: Cable: Large Cable and Eyelet

Click here to zoom (multiple of 11 sts plus 1)Stitch Explanation: 6-st RC Sl 3 sts to cn and hold to back, k3, k3 from cn.Pattern: Row 1 (RS) K1, *k1, yo, k2tog, k4, ssk, yo, k2; rep from * to end. Row 2 and all WS rows Purl. Row 3 K1, *yo, k2tog, k6, ssk, yo, k1; rep from * to end. Row 5 K1, *k1, yo, k2tog, k4, ssk, yo, k2; rep from * to end. Row 7 K1, *yo, k2tog, 6-st RC, ssk, yo, k1; rep from * to end. Row 8 Purl. Rep rows 1–8.Note: this is a generic pattern for creating this cable. For a single cable it would be 11 stitches. In the example shown, there are 3 repeats of the stitch, so you'd need to cast on 34 (11 x 3 + 1) stitches and do 3 repeats to get a swatch that appears the same.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration

cn = cable needle sl = slip

k = knit rep = repeat(s)(ing)

k2tog = knit 2 together RS = right side

p = purl WS = wrong side

st(s) = stitch(es)

Stitch directions reproduced with permission, from Vogue Knitting Stitchionary: Volume Two, Sixth & Spring Books, 2005 Stitchfinder: Knitting: Cable: Mock Right Twist

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(multiple of 12 sts)

Pattern: Row 1 (RS) *P1, K2tog leaving sts on needle, k first st, sl both sts from needle, p1, k8; rep from * to end. Row 2 *P8, k1, p2, k1; rep from * to end.

Rep rows 1 and 2.

Note: this is a generic pattern for creating this cable. For a single repeat, it would be 12 stitches. In the example shown, there are three repeats of the stitch, so to make the same, you need to cast on 36 stitches (3 x the 12 multiple)

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration

k = knitrep = repeat(s)(ing)

k2tog = knit 2 togetherRS = right side

p = purlWS = wrong side

st(s) = stitch(es)

Stitch directions reproduced with permission, from Vogue Knitting Stitchionary: Volume Two, Sixth & Spring Books, 2005 Stitchfinder: Knitting: Cable: Moss Stitch Diamond

Click here to zoom (worked over 15 sts) Stitch Explanation: 3-st RPC Sl 1 st to cn and hold to back, k2, p1 from cn. 3-st LPC Sl 2 sts to cn and hold to front of work, p1, k2 from cn. 5-st LPC Sl 3 sts to cn and hold to front, k2, sl the p st from cn and p it, k2 from cn.Pattern: Row 1 (RS) 3-st LPC, [p1, k1] 4 times, k1, 3-st RPC. Row 2 K1, p2, [k1, p1] 5 times, p1, k1. Row 3 P1, 3-st LPC, [p1, k1] 3 times, p1, 3-st RPC, p1. Row 4 K2, p2, [k1, p1]4 times, p1, k2. Row 5 P2, 3-st LPC, [p1, k1] twice, p1, 3-st RPC, p2. Row 6 K3, p2, [k1, p1] 3 times, p1, k3. Row 7 P3, 3-st LPC, p1, k1, p1, 3-st RPC, P3. Row 8 K4, p2, k1, p1, k1, p2, k4. Row 9 P4, 3-st LPC, p1, 3-st RPC, p4. Row 10 K5, p2, k1, p2, k5. Row 11 P5, 5-st LPC, p5. Row 12 K5, p2, k1, p2, k5. Row 13 P4, 3-st RPC, k1, 3-st LPC, p4. Row 14 K4, p2, k1, p1, k1, p2, k4. Row 15 P3, 3-st RPC, k1, p1, k1, 3-st LPC, p3. Row 16 K3, p2, [k1, p1] 3 times, p1, k3. Row 17 P2, 3-st RPC, [k1, p1] twice, k1, 3-st LPC, p2. Row 18 K2, p2, [k1, p1]4 times, p1, k2. Row 19 P1, 3-st RPC, [k1, p1] 3 times, k1, 3-st LPC, p1. Row 20 K1, p2, [k1, p1]5 times, p1, k1. Row 21 3-st RPC, [k1, p1] 4 times, k1, 3-st LPC. Row 22 P2, [k1, p1] 6 times, p1.Rep rows 1–22.Note: this is a generic pattern for creating this cable. For a single cable it would be 15 stitches. In the example shown, there  is one repeat of the stitch with 6  stitches are on either side, so you'd need to cast on 27  (6 + 15 + 6) stitches and knit 6 stitches before and after the pattern.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration

cn = cable needle sl = slip

k = knit rep = repeat(s)(ing)

k2tog = knit 2 together RS = right side

p = purl WS = wrong side

st(s) = stitch(es)

Stitch directions reproduced with permission, from Vogue Knitting Stitchionary: Volume Two, Sixth & Spring Books, 2005 Stitchfinder: Knitting: Cable: Opposites Attract

Click here to zoom (worked over 8 sts) Pattern: Rows 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21 and 23 (WS) Knit. Rows 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10 P4, k4. Rows 12 and 24 Sl 4 sts to cn and hold to back, k4, k4 from cn. Rows 14, 16, 18, 20 and 22 K4, p4. Rep rows 1–24.Note: this is a generic pattern for creating this cable. For a single cable it would be 8 stitches. In the example shown, there  is one repeat of the stitch with 12 stitches are on either side, so you'd need to cast on 32  (12 + 8 + 12) stitches and knit 12 stitches before and after the pattern.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration

cn = cable needle sl = slip

k = knit rep = repeat(s)(ing)

k2tog = knit 2 together RS = right side

p = purl WS = wrong side

st(s) = stitch(es)

Stitch directions reproduced with permission, from Vogue Knitting Stitchionary: Volume Two, Sixth & Spring Books, 2005 Stitchfinder: Knitting: Cable: Opposites Attract

Click here to zoom (worked over 8 sts) Pattern: Rows 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21 and 23 (WS) Knit. Rows 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10 P4, k4. Rows 12 and 24 Sl 4 sts to cn and hold to back, k4, k4 from cn. Rows 14, 16, 18, 20 and 22 K4, p4. Rep rows 1–24.Note: this is a generic pattern for creating this cable. For a single cable it would be 8 stitches. In the example shown, there  is one repeat of the stitch with 12 stitches are on either side, so you'd need to cast on 32  (12 + 8 + 12) stitches and knit 12 stitches before and after the pattern.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration

cn = cable needle sl = slip

k = knit rep = repeat(s)(ing)

k2tog = knit 2 together RS = right side

p = purl WS = wrong side

st(s) = stitch(es)

Stitch directions reproduced with permission, from Vogue Knitting Stitchionary: Volume Two, Sixth & Spring Books, 2005 Stitchfinder: Knitting: Cable: Retwisted Taffy

Click here to zoom (worked over 8 sts) Pattern: Rows 1, 3 and 5 Knit. Row 2 and all WS rows Purl. Row 7 Sl 4 sts to cn and hold to front, k4, k4 from cn. Row 8 Rep row 2. Rep rows 1–8. Note: this is a generic pattern for creating this cable. For a single cable it would be 8 stitches. In the example shown, there is one repeat of the stitch with 12 stitches are on either side, so you'd need to cast on 32 (12 + 8 + 12) stitches and knit 12 stitches before and after the stitches for the pattern.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration

cn = cable needle sl = slip

k = knit rep = repeat(s)(ing)

k2tog = knit 2 together RS = right side

p = purl WS = wrong side

st(s) = stitch(es)

Stitch directions reproduced with permission, from Vogue Knitting Stitchionary: Volume Two, Sixth & Spring Books, 2005 Stitchfinder: Knitting: Cable: Ring of Fire

Click here to zoom (worked over 12 sts) Pattern:Rows 1, 3, 17, 19, 21 and 23 (RS) K3, [p1, k1] twice, p1, k4. Rows 2, 4, 16, 18, 20 and 22 P3, [k1, p1] 2 times, k1, p4. Row 5 Sl 3 sts to cn and hold to back, p1, k1, p1; k3 from cn., Sl 3 sts to cn and hold to front, k3; k1, p1, k1 from cn. Rows 6, 8, 10, 12 and 14 K1, p1, k1, p7, k1, p1. Rows 7, 9, 11 and 13 P1, k1, p1, k7, p1, k1. Row 15 3 sts to cn and hold to front, k3, p1, k1, p1 from cn., Sl 3 sts to cn and hold to back, k1, p1, k1; k3 from cn. Row 24 Rep row 2. Rep rows 1–24.Note: this is a generic pattern for creating this cable. For a single cable it would be 12 stitches. In the example shown, there  is one repeat of the stitch with 12 stitches are on either side, so you'd need to cast on 32  (12 + 12 + 12) stitches and knit 12 stitches before and after the pattern.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration

cn = cable needle sl = slip

k = knit rep = repeat(s)(ing)

k2tog = knit 2 together RS = right side

p = purl WS = wrong side

st(s) = stitch(es)

Stitch directions reproduced with permission, from Vogue Knitting Stitchionary: Volume Two, Sixth & Spring Books, 2005 Stitchfinder: Knitting: Cable: Seven Sisters

Click here to zoom (worked over 13 sts) Pattern:Rows 1, 3, 5, 7 and 11 (RS) [K1 tbl, p1] 6 times, k1 tbl. Row 2 and all WS rows [P1 tbl, k1] 6 times, p1 tbl. Row 9 Sl 6 sts to cn and hold to back, [k1 tbl, p1] 3 times, k1 tbl; taking care not to twist sts, cont in rib from cn as foll: [p1, k1 tbl] 3 times. Row 12 Rep row 2. Rep rows 1–12.Note: this is a generic pattern for creating this cable. For a single cable it would be 13 stitches. In the example shown, there is one repeat of the stitch with 12 stitches are on either side, so you'd need to cast on 37 (12 + 13 + 12) stitches and knit 12 stitches before and after the pattern.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration

cn = cable needle sl = slip

k = knit rep = repeat(s)(ing)

k2tog = knit 2 together RS = right side

p = purl tbl = through back loop

st(s) = stitch(es) WS = wrong side

Stitch directions reproduced with permission, from Vogue Knitting Stitchionary: Volume Two, Sixth & Spring Books, 2005 Stitchfinder: Knitting: Cable: Tower of Song

Click here to zoom(worked over 8 sts) Stitch Explanation:3-st RC: Sl 1 st to cn and hold to back, k2, k1 from cn. 2-st RC: Sl 1 st to cn and hold to back, k1, k1 from cn. Pattern:Row 1 (RS) K5, 3-st RC. Row 2 and all WS rows Purl. Row 3 K4, 3-st RC, k1. Row 5 K3, 3-st RC, k2. Row 7 K2, 3-st RC, k3. Row 9 K1, 3-st RC, k4. Row 11 3-st RC, k5. Row 13 2-st RC, k6. Row 14 Purl. Rep rows 1–14.Note: this is a generic pattern for creating this cable. For a single cable it would be 8 stitches. In the example shown, there is one repeat of the stitch with 12 stitches are on either side, so you'd need to cast on 32 (12 + 8 + 12) stitches

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration

cn = cable needle sl = slip

k = knit rep = repeat(s)(ing)

k2tog = knit 2 together RS = right side

p = purl WS = wrong side

st(s) = stitch(es) 2-st RC - see stitch explanation above

3-st RC - see stitch explanation above

Stitch directions reproduced with permission, from Vogue Knitting Stitchionary: Volume Two, Sixth & Spring Books, 2005

Stitchfinder: Knitting: Cable: Twisted Taffy

Click here to zoom (worked over 8 sts) Pattern: Rows 1, 3 and 5 Knit. Row 2 and all WS rows Purl. Row 7 8-st Sl 4 sts to cn and hold to back, k4, k4 from cn. (worked over 8 sts) Row 8 Rep row 2. Rep rows 1–8.Note: this is a generic pattern for creating this cable. For a single cable it would be 8 stitches. In the example shown, there is one repeat of the stitch with 12 stitches on either side, so you'd need to cast on 32 (12 + 8 + 12) stitches, then knit 12, do the pattern and knit to end of row to achieve a result exactly like the one shown.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration

cn = cable needle sl = slip

k = knit rep = repeat(s)(ing)

k2tog = knit 2 together RS = right side

p = purl WS = wrong side

st(s) = stitch(es)

Stitch directions reproduced with permission, from Vogue Knitting Stitchionary: Volume Two, Sixth & Spring Books, 2005