Learn how to knit the Stamen Stitch in this step by step written tutorial with video included! This is an easy stitch and great even for beginner knitters. Skip ahead to the video [here].
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The Stamen Stitch is a really cool stitch that gives great texture and unique visual interest! I first used this stitch when I designed my Cloud Catcher Beanie pattern. It gave the brim of this beanie such a fun and textured look….the amazing Knit Collage yarn didn’t hurt either. 😉 You can find the free knitting pattern for that beanie [here]. Next, I used this stitch in my Unicorn Sparkle Beanie pattern. As you can see, when worked in the round it looks completely different…but still so pretty! I have a free pattern for that beanie as well [here]!
It’s no secret that I love the Stamen Stitch, so naturally I needed to bring y’all a tutorial for it! 🙂 The Stamen Stitch is worked in a 4 row repeat. You will cast on your STS in multiples of 2 and then repeat these 4 rows until you reach your desired project length. I actually have a blanket pattern coming out very soon using this knitting stitch, so stay tuned for that! Let’s get started!
step by step stamen stitch tutorial
abbreviations:
- CO – cast on
- K – knit
- SL1K – slip 1 knitwise
- ST/S – stitch/es
- REP – repeat
Note: if you have never done a SL1K before, no worries! Find the photo tutorial below, or I cover it in the video tutorial as well.
Insert needle as if you were about to knit Do not knit. Instead, slip stitch onto right needle.
stamen stitch 4 row repeat
CO STS in multiples of 2
- K.
- *K1, SL1K; REP from * to last 2 STS, K2.
- K.
- K2; *SL1K, K1; REP from * to end.
Continue working this repeat until you reach your desired project length.
here is a step by step video on how to knit the stamen stitch. press play!
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