Are you ready to add a touch of unique texture and sophisticated charm to your circular knitting projects? Look no further than the beautiful and surprisingly simple Bamboo stitch! While often seen in flat knitting, adapting this delightful pattern for working in the round opens up a world of possibilities for hats, cowls, seamless garments, and more. If you like this stitch, check out the Bamboo Stitch Cowl free pattern.
What is the Bamboo Stitch?
The Bamboo stitch is a lovely, subtle textured pattern that creates a series of horizontal “bars” resembling bamboo shoots. It’s known for its appealing structure and a fabric that has a lovely drape and a bit of stretch. What makes it particularly charming is how it achieves its distinctive look with a relatively easy two-row repeat, making it a fantastic choice for knitters of all levels.
Why knit the Bamboo Stitch in the Round?
Knitting the Bamboo stitch in the round, or circular knitting, means no seaming required – a huge win for many knitters! Imagine a seamless cowl with that beautiful horizontal texture, or a cozy hat that comes together quickly and effortlessly. Working in the round also means you’re always working on the right side of the fabric, which can simplify pattern reading and make for a more enjoyable knitting experience.
Pattern
Multiple of 2 sts
Skill: easy
Rnd 1: *yo, K2, pass yo st over two knit stitches; rep from * to end of round.
Rnd 2: knit.
Knitting Abbreviations
yo (yarn over): wrap the yarn around the right-hand needle from back to front counterclockwise before knitting the next stitch. Then work the next stitch as normal.
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