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Knit 1 stitch through all the stitches on the left needle.
Repeat steps 1–3 every 4 stitches (skipping the first k1 in step 1) to the end of the row. Do this for the second row of each color.
Herringbone Stitch
Work two stitches together, leave one of the loops on the left needle, and work it together with the next stitch, across the row. What characterizes the herringbone stitch is that two rows create one pattern, and the knitted fabric is quite thick and substantial. The technique used here requires you to knit 2 together through back loops on RS, and to wrap yarn opposite of the usual way when you purl 2 together.
See pages 10 and 11 for projects using this stitch.
Point Lesson
On the second row, (WS), insert RN into 2 stitches as if to purl 2 together. Wrap yarn over RN in the direction shown.
Bring the yarn through, but leave 2 stitches on LN.
Let the first of the original stitches (★) drop off LN, but leave the second.
Purl the second of the original stitches (☆) together with the next stitch on LN (p2tog).
Purl the last remaining stitch.
On the third row (RS), insert RN into the next 2 stitches as if to knit 2 together through the back loop (k2togtbl). Bring the yarn through.
Let the first of the original stitches (▲) drop off LN, but leave the second.
Repeat steps 6 and 7, leaving the second loop of the k2togtbl on the left needle and working with the next on LN, across the row. End with knit 1 through back loop (k1tbl).
A
Hot Water Bottle Cover
With 4 color stripes
The colors change every six rows in order to make the bubble stitch pattern pop out visually. The bag opening is knitted in rib stitch to make it easier to insert a hot water bottle.
Designed by: Naomi Kanno
Yarn: Hamanaka Amerry
Instructions ▶ page 52
B
Tea Cozy
With puffy bubbles and a pompom on top
This hat-like tea cozy is knitted in cool Scandinavian-inspired colors with blue as the accent. Dimensional stitches have great insulating properties. For the pompom on top, it’s best to go big.
Designed by: Naomi Kanno
Yarn: Hamanaka Amerry
Instructions ▶ page 54
C
Hat with a Folded Brim
Highlighting the repeating V-pattern
A dome-shaped hat that combines two stitches. The main herringbone stitch has been used on the folded back brim as an accent.
Designed by: Yoko Imamura
Yarn: Hamanaka Aran Tweed
Instructions ▶ page 56
D
Clutch Bag
Utilizing the thickness of the knitted fabric
The dense herringbone stitch is perfect for making bags with precise shapes. This easy clutch bag is made by just folding the square knitted piece into thirds and whip stitching the sides. No lining is required.
Designed by: Yoko Imamura
Yarn: Hamanaka Men’s Club Master
Instructions ▶ page 57
Cockleshell Stitch
Fifteen elongated stitches are knitted together all at once to create a scallop-like pattern. Since the knitted fabric becomes naturally wavy, it can be fun to change the colors to emphasize the lines.
See pages 14 and 15 for projects using this stitch.
IMPORTANT: For this stitch pattern, notice that row 1 and subsequent odd-numbered rows are WS, and even-numbered rows are RS.
Point Lesson
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