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Stitch Library

As much as we love it, stockinette can get pretty tiresome. Lucky for us, the world of stitch patterns is vast, to say the least. From knit-and-purl combinations to cable patterns and colorwork, using different stitch patterns is a great way to beautify a plain project, and it's also a wonderful way to hone your knitting skills. Take your pick from our expanding stitch library, and take your knitting from same-old to simply stunning.

knit & purl

From the most basic stitches to the most complex, there are hundreds of beautiful stitch patterns that can be made using our old friends knit and purl. Try your hand at ribbing, basketweave, lace and more; you'll be surprised at what you can create with the skills you already have.

broken rib with twist little chevrons eyelet herringbone alternating diagonals
broken rib with twist

little chevrons

eyelet herringbone alternating diagonals
rose trellis tiny herringbone horseshoe crab simple slip stitch
rose trellis

tiny herringbone horseshoe crab simple slip stitch
butterfly stitch
quilted reverse stockinette
twisted vine eyelet
eyelet ridges
butterfly stitch

quilted reverse stockinette

twisted-vine-eyelet eyelet ridges
scalloped shell
embossed vine and leaves bouquets
bouquets
scalloped shell

embossed vine and leaves bouquets evergreen lace
pine tree
smocked stockinette
eyelet hearts
daisy pattern
pine tree

smocked stockinette

eyelet hearts

daisy pattern

simple basketweave
eyelet tulips
right slant rib

simple basketweave


eyelet tulips


right slant rib




cables

Cable-knit sweaters and accessories are time-honored classics in the knitting world. There are several versions of the cable stitch; here are a few to choose from as you move on to this more advanced style of knitting. And don't be intimidated; cabling is much simpler than it looks!

flirtation wide mock rib snakes in the grass jumbo cable
flirtation

wide mock rib

snakes in the sand jumbo cable
peacock tails
jungle jim
long cable
twisted rib diamond
peacock tails

jungle jim

long cable

twisted rib diamond
tower of song
crossroads
opposites attract
pippi
tower of song

crossroads

opposites attract

pippi
gull tracks
chain links woven pumpkin cable rib
gull tracks

chain links woven pumpkin cable rib
snow angels dropped stitch cable celtic variations peek-a-boo
snow angels

dropped stitch cable celtic variations peek-a-boo
dew drop art deco    
dew drop art deco    

 

colorwork

Whether it's basic stripes or complex Fair Isle, colorwork adds an eye-catching element to your knitting. These techniques create unique designs and offer a way to express individuality through color selection. Use the patterns we've provided here, and enjoy blending your favorite hues to make your own color scheme.

damask our town tarzan flowering vines
damask

our town

tarzan
flowering vines
trolley tracks
bobbles and brambles
blueberry muffin
blue bias
trolley tracks

bobbles and brambles

blueberry muffin

blue bias

arles
tricolor cable
catch a wave
spot on
arles

tricolor cable
catch a wave
spot on
branches
golden girl
english rose
mendocino
branches

golden girl

english rose

mendocino
alaska
wallpaper
a day in the life
technicolor garden
alaska

wallpaper

a day in the life

technicolor garden
office space
tequila sunrise
   
office space

tequila sunrise

   

stitch workshops

Many of VK's patterns feature interesting and complex stitch patterns. Every issue, we take a closer look at a garment whose construction involves a technique or stitch that warrants a little extra explaining, walking you through it step-by-step. Learn it here.

Cover Workshop Winter 2006/07 Texture Workshop Winter 2006/07 Lace Workshop Spring/Summer 2007 Smocking Workshop Spring/Summer 2008
Cover Workshop
Winter 2006/07


Texture Workshop
Winter 2006/07
Lace Workshop
Spring/Summer 2007
Smocking Workshop
Spring/Summer 2008
The Top-Down Jacket The Medallion Sweater The Cropped Hoodie The Botanica
Medallion Cardigan
The Top-Down Jacket
Winter 2008/09
The Medallion Sweater
Winter 2008/09
The Cropped Hoodie
Winter 2008/09
Botanica Medallion Cardigan
Spring/Summer 2009