VAN DYKE STAGGERED EYELETS

STITCH OF THE MONTH - November 2014

The Van Dyke stitch is essentially a lace chevron design. This variation staggers the v-shaped eyelets that are prominently featured in the Van Dyke stitch for an interesting overall effect. There are numerous variations of the Van Dyke stitch which include edgings and insert panels. 

This stitch would work well for baby, shawls and socks.

Staggered Van Dyke Stitch

(Multiples of 10 stitches + 2)

Row 1 (RS)  K1 *yo, skp, k8; repeat from * to last st, k1
Row 2 and all WS rows  Purl       
Row 3  K1, * K1, yo, skp, k5, k2tog, yo* to last st, k1
Row 5  K1, *k2, yo, skp, k3, k2tog, yo, k1; repeat from * to last st, k1

Row 7  K1, *k5, yo, skp, k3; rep from * to last st, k1

Row 9  K1, *k3, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, skp, k2; rep from * to last st, k1

Row 11  K1, *k2, k2tog, yo, k3, yo, skp, k1; rep from * to last st, k1

Row 12  Purl

These 12 rows form the Staggered Van Dyke Eyelet stitch.

Abbreviations

yo         yarn over

skp       slip, knit, pass slip stitch over

k2tog    knit 2 together

STAGGERED EYELET STITCH

STITCH OF THE MONTH - June 2014
The Staggered Eyelet stitch pattern produces a pretty all over eyelet pattern. The eyelets are produced by creating both a yarn over and a decrease. Working these two together creates the eyelet (or a 'hole') in the fabric and maintains the stitch count.

The simplicity of the eyelet stitch works well for feminine items (such as shawls) or baby clothes. Ribbon can be woven through a row of the eyelets to create a decorative feature or it can be used as a drawstring.

Staggered Eyelets
(Multiples of 4 sts + 3)
Row 1   Knit.
Row 2   Purl.
Row 3   *K2, k2tog, yo; repeat from * to last 3 sts, k3.
Row 4   Purl.
Row 5   Knit.
Row 6   Purl.
Row 7   *K2tog, yo, k2; repeat from * to last 3 sts, k2tog, yo, k1.
Row 8   Purl.
These 8 rows form the Staggered Eyelet stitch pattern.

Abbreviations
k2tog     knit 2 stitches together
yo          yarn over