Bead Stitch

bead knitting stitch - free knitting pattern

The bead knitting stitch requires a bit more skill to complete than some of the earlier patterns we have posted. It not only uses the basic knit and purl stitches but, it uses a combination or yarn overs, slip stitches, pass slip stitch over, yarn round needle and purling through the back loop. Don't be afraid to try these stitches if they are new to you. After a little practice, they are quite easy.

Skill level: Intermediate; 7 Stitch pattern repeat.

Multiple of 7
1st row (right side): K1, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, sl 1, k1, psso, *k2, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, sl 1, k1, psso; rep from * to last st, k1.
2nd row: *P2tog tbl, yrn, p3, yrn, p2tog; rep from * to end.
3rd row: K1, yo, sl 1, k1, psso, k1, k2tog, yo, *k2, yo, sl 1, k1, psso, k1, k2tog, yo; rep from * to last st, k1.
4th row: P2, yrn, p3tog, yrn, *p4, yrn, p3tog, yrn; rep from * to last 2 sts, p2.
Rep these 4 rows.

tbl= through back loop
yrn= yarn round needle
yo=yarn over
tog=together
psso=pass slip stitch over

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