Bee Stitch Brioche Knitting Pattern
This Bee Stitch Brioche knitting pattern is light, fluffy, and has some great dimension. It’s a favorite choice for knitting scarves, hats, blankets, and sweaters. With the Knit One Below technique, easily create this vintage texture.
Receive your free printable written pattern for both flat and circular designs. I also provide a knitting chart and video tutorial for the flat version. I hope you are inspired to try this beautiful brioche stitch pattern!
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About the Bee Stitch Brioche Texture
Is the Bee Knit Stitch easy to memorize?
Yes, we are knitting up this brioche texture with just two different stitch techniques in a 4-row repeat, so this is a very easy-to-memorize pattern that’s great for knitting on the go!
Note that this pattern begins on the wrong side of the work when knitted flat with straight needles.
Is the Bee Stitch reversible?
This is not a reversible pattern, because the pattern is visible on the right side of your work.
Does Bee Stitch require more yarn?
Yes, the knitting technique of knit one below creates a double knit texture with both one stitch and a float in each stitch. As a result, expect to use approximately twice as much yarn as a standard knit and purl pattern.
What are popular knitting projects using the Bee Stitch?
This stitch is a great choice when designing cozy pieces like thick blankets, scarves, and hats.
Knit One Below Technique
How to K1B? To knit one below, with yarn in back, insert your knitting needle from back to front into the stitch below the first stitch on your left needle. Knit into it, bringing both the new stitch forward while dropping the stitch above. My video tutorial is really helpful if this technique is new to you.
Watch Video Tutorial
Kristen McDonnell
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Kristen from StudioKnit LLC produces knitting video lessons and pattern designs from her vibrant production studio on Half Moon Bay’s California coast.
Kristen McDonnell is the author of the highly acclaimed book Knit Stitch: 50 Knit + Purl Patterns featuring vintage and unique designs.
Printable Knitting Instructions
Printable Knitting Pattern
This Bee Stitch Pattern is a Brioche knit, which means it's light, fluffy, has 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
Note that this pattern begins on the wrong side of the work.
- 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 *, K1
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KNITTED IN-THE-ROUND ON CIRCULAR NEEDLES:
Cast On: Even Number of Stitches
- Round 1 (Right Side): Purl All
- Round 2: * K1B, K1 *
- Round 3: Purl All
- Round 4: * K1, K1B *
Notes
Knitting Techniques
- CO = Cast On Long Tail Method
- K = Knit Stitch
- P = Purl Stitch
- K1B = Knit 1 Below
- BO = Bind Off
- Weave In Ends
Flat Pattern begins on the Wrong Side (back) of the work.
Circular Pattern begins on the Right Side of the work.
Repeat Rows 1 – 4 until your piece is the length you desire.