This Bee Stitch Pattern is a vintage Brioche knit, which means it’s light, fluffy, has some great dimension. It’s great for knitting scarves, hats, blankets, sweaters, and knit neckties! The knitting technique K1B Knit One Below stitch helps this pattern get its unique texture.

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

More Brioche Stitch Patterns: Honeycomb, Star, and Daisy

A CLOSER LOOK AT THE BEE 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.

KNITTING MATERIALS

My sample was created with size 7 US knitting needles and worsted weight yarn. Feel free to use any appropriately sized yarn and needles for your creative project.

KNITTING TECHNIQUES Bee Knit Stitch Pattern

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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

BEE STITCH BRIOCHE PATTERN
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Bee Stitch Knitting Pattern and Video Tutorial

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Active Time: 2 hours

Additional Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes

Difficulty: Intermediate

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

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

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

or

IN THE ROUND ON CIRCULAR NEEDLES:

Cast On: Odd Number of Stitches

Row 1 (Wrong Side): Purl All
Row 2 (Right Side): K1, * K1B, K1 * (repeat between asterisks)
Row 3: Purl All
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.
Lies Flat.

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