Who doesn't love Linen Stitch?
Oh Linen Stitch, how I love thee.
Linen Stitch is a twofer. You know what I mean: You get two in one. First, you get knitting and B, you get weaving. Knitting and weaving, in my estimation is a wonderful combo. And when I knit and weave, aka Linen Stitch, I go so fast and furious that I nearly combust.
Seriously, though. It also doesn't hurt to have a little of my favorite Koigu KPPPMmmmmmm around the house. There's something about the hand-painted nature of the yarn that lends itself to a stunning fabric when knit in Linen Stitch.
If you're wondering how to knit Linen Stitch, here's how you do it in the round, as I have it here (I can't tell you what I'm making, but if you want to knit a tube-like item in Linen Stitch, here's the pattern):
Linen Stitch in the Round
(odd number of sts; 2-rnd repeat)
Rnd 1: *K1, sl 1 wyif; rep from * to last st, k1.
Rnd 2: Sl 1 wyif, *k1, sl 1 wyif; rep from * to last st.
Repeat Rows 1 and 2 for Linen Stitch.
If there is any downside to Linen Stitch, it would be that it isn't stretchy. So, it lends itself to things that just need to be pretty, not too functional, and sit there.
P.S. Yes that is cigar smoke in the background. I promise you that I won't sell you any of those skeins on eBay. I don't like getting stinky yarn in the mail, either.
Spectacular picture!
Posted by: Donna boo | June 14, 2015 at 06:05 PM
I' been toying with doing linEn stitch lately. Thanks for the push!
Posted by: Chloe | June 15, 2015 at 04:58 AM
I have been using this stitch from your book first in a swatch then in a scarf design of my own. It does not look like your picture above. I'm sure I have done exactly as you instructed for knitting in the round. I don't know what I'm doing wrong. If I could send you a picture I would!
Posted by: D | June 15, 2015 at 10:15 AM
Depending upon the yarn you use and your needles, it might look different. I also used the book, so we must be doing the same stitch!
Posted by: Wendy | June 15, 2015 at 01:58 PM
Linen stitch is on my to do list for sure!
Posted by: Andrea @ This Knitted Life | June 16, 2015 at 07:39 AM
I have got to try this! I love the smell of a good cigar! Especially in my car. It reminds me of summers spent with my Aunt and Uncle on the ranch, Uncle Marvin would smoke a cigar on the way home from church.
Posted by: Judith C | June 17, 2015 at 05:28 PM
Love that yarn :)
Posted by: Bekah | June 24, 2015 at 08:42 AM