Bee Stitch Knitting Brioche Pattern

This Bee Stitch Pattern is a vintage Brioche knit, which means it’s light, fluffy, and has some great dimension. It’s great for knitting scarves, hats, blankets, and sweaters.

Along with up-close photos of my knitting samples, find links to all the techniques, a free printable written pattern, and a video tutorial below.

Bee Stitch Knitting Pattern texture in yellow color yarn on knitting needle.

Brioche Stitch

The Bee Stitch is not a reversible pattern, because the Right and Wrong Sides are different. Although, I think the wrong side has a clean look and still looks nice when visible.

The knitting technique Knit One Below stitch helps this pattern get its unique texture.

It is a favorite stitch choice because this pattern easily lays flat.

Right and Wrong Sides of the Bee Stitch Knitting Pattern

More Brioche Stitch Patterns: Honeycomb, Star, and Daisy


Knitting Techniques

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Slip Knot 
• CO = Cast On Long Tail Method
• K = Knit Stitch 
• K1B = Knit 1 Below
• BO = Bind Off
Weave In Ends


Printable Knitting Instructions

Bee Stitch Knitting Pattern texture in yellow color yarn on knitting needle.

Printable Knitting Pattern

This Bee Stitch Pattern is a Brioche knit, which means it's light, fluffy, has some great dimension.

Makes: Bee Stitch
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Active Time: 2 hours
Additional Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
Difficulty: Intermediate

Materials

  • Yarn - Any Gauge

Tools

  • Knitting Needles - Appropriate Size for Yarn
  • Tapestry Needle
  • Scissors

Instructions

KNITTED FLAT ON STRAIGHT NEEDLES:

Cast On: Odd Number of Stitches

  1. Row 1 (Wrong Side): Knit All
  2. Row 2 (Right Side): K1, * K1B, K1 * (repeat between asterisks)
  3. Row 3: Knit All
  4. Row 4: K2, K1B, * K1, K1B *

Notes

  • Pattern begins with the Wrong Side (back) of the work.
  • Repeat Rows 1 – 4 until your piece is the length you desire.
  • Lays Flat.

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