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Bubble Stitch

This stitch creates a “bubble” texture with a knit-one-below technique on every 6th row. The key point is to make the distance between each pulled up stitch and the height of each row even, to create nicely rounded bubbles.

See pages 8 and 9 for projects using this stitch.

Point Lesson

Work 6 rows in stockinette stitch using the first color. Change to the next color, knit 1, and insert the tip of RN into the second stitch in row 2.

With RN in stitch, allow the stitches in the 4 rows above needle to drop off LN and onto RN. Slip these stitches back to LN.

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).

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.

Yarn: Hamanaka Amerry

Instructions ▶ page 52

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.

Yarn: Hamanaka Amerry

Instructions ▶ page 54

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.

Yarn: Hamanaka Aran Tweed

Instructions ▶ page 56

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.

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

※ For clarity, a marker is placed before and after the stitches marked with .

Work as charted to row 10, work the first 7 stitches of row 10, place a marker. Then [k1, yo twice] where you see the .

Repeat 13 more times (14 stitches in all). Place another marker.

On row 11, for each , slip the knit stitch purlwise to RN.

Let the two yarnovers drop off LN to create an elongated stitch.

Repeat steps 3 and 4 13 more times (14 in all). Slip the last stitch before the marker, then ensure that all elongated stitches are the same height.

Return the 15 elongated stitches to LN. Insert the RN as shown by the arrow to knit all 5 stitches together.

Completed cockleshell stitch. 1 stitch remains between markers.

Continue, following the chart.

Linen Stitch

By slipping stitches with the yarn alternately in back and in front, you create a woven texture. Use a needle that is two sizes larger than is specified for the yarn you are using, and block the finished piece properly for the best results.

See pages 16 and 17 for projects using this stitch.

Point Lesson

Cast on (counts as row 1, RS). On row 2, slip stitch 1 purlwise with yarn in back (sl1wyib)—float will appear on RS.

Purl the next stitch.

Yarn to back and sl1wyib.

Repeat steps 2 and 3 to the end of the row; end purl 1.

On row 3 (RS), slip 1 st purlwise with yarn in front (sl1wyif).

Knit the next stitch.

Yarn to front and sl1wyif.

Repeat steps 6 and 7 to the end of the row. Repeat these two rows as specified in the pattern.

※ These steps show yarn slipped on RS. Remember to slip only the edge stitches with yarn on WS.

Short Cowl

Change the color for every row

By repeating the scallop stitch in wide rows, the result is a knitted fabric with gentle waves. Use multiple colors for a fun striped look.

Yarn: Puppy Shetland

Instructions ▶ page 58

Four colors are repeated in this pattern. Combine the colors with the lacy open feel of the elongated stitches.

Detachable Collar

Take advantage of the green waves

A collar that uses the wavy green pattern as is. Just keep repeating the same sequence of stitches over and over. Why not make several in various colors to go with different outfits?

Yarn: Puppy British Eroica

Instructions ▶ page 60

A classic detachable collar made with a rich green yarn.

One Handle Bag

Create a tweed-like fabric using loop yarn

Two different yarns are changed every two rows, to create a knitted fabric that takes advantage of the pebbled texture of the loop yarn.

The sides are knitted with brioche rib stitch, which makes them puff out nicely. This bag can be carried on your shoulder too, which makes it easy to use.

Yarn: Hamanaka Of Course! Big, Sonomono Loop

Instructions ▶ page 62

Long Cowl

Enjoy the patterns on both sides

Linen stitch is a reversible, which makes it very useful. A bulky weight yarn shows off the front and back textured stitches, so when you put this cowl on, the back side shows a subtle contrast to the front.

Yarn: Hamanaka Doux!

Instructions ▶ page 61

The back side of the knitted fabric has a textured dotted pattern.

Elongated Woven Cable Stitch

This is an easy woven stitch where double-wrapped stitches are crossed to make a basketweave pattern. Transferring the slipped stitches onto a U-shaped cable needle makes them less likely to fall off and easier to knit.

See pages 20 and 21 for projects using this stitch.

Point Lesson

Knit 5 rows, following the chart. On row 6 (WS), k1 (edge stitch), then insert the RN into the next stitch as if to purl. Wrap yarn around the needle twice.

Bring the double wrapped stitch through and onto RN.

Work double-wrapped stitches to the end of the row, end knit 1.

On row 7 (RS), k1, then slip 1 double-wrapped stitch purlwise to RN, letting the extra wraps drop to elongate the stitch. Slip 2 more, and place the 3 elongated stitches onto a cable needle. Hold to front. Elongate the next 3 double-wrapped stitches, then place them back on LN and knit 3.

Knit 3 from the CN. One left cable cross completed.

Repeat steps 4 and 5 (excluding the first k1 in step 4) knit two more sets of crossed stitches, and k1 to end.

Work row 8, following steps 1 to 3. On row 9, knit 1, elongate and knit 3 stitches, elongate the next 3 stitches, place them on a CN and hold to back.

Elongate and knit the next 3 stitches, then knit the 3 stitches from CN. One right cable cross completed. Offsetting the cable crosses by 3 stitches in this way creates the basketweave effect of this stitch.

Smocking Stitch

An effect like smocked fabric is created by making knot stitches in alternating positions. Working the ribbing with twisted stitches emphasizes the texture of the knitted fabric.

See pages 22 and 23 for projects using this stitch.

Point Lesson

Work 2 rows, following the chart. On row 3, purl 2, then insert the tip of RN< from front to back, into the space between stitches 4 and 5 as shown.

Wrap the yarn around the right needle and pull through.

Loop of yarn pulled through the space.

Holding the pulled-out stitch in place with your thumb, remove the RN. Re-insert the RN into the loop, front to back, then into first stitch on LN purlwise, as shown.

Knit these 2 stitches together through the back loop.

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