How To Knit Hexagon Stitch

In today’s Saturday Stitches, we show you how to knit hexagon stitch.

This stitch creates a dense, textured fabric, perfect for jumpers and accessories. This is a more advanced technique, but don’t be put off! Simply follow our step-by-step instructions, or click the image below for our video tutorial, and you’ll be knitting up this luxurious fabric in no time!

Hexagone_Stitch

Today we are working with our Sheepaca yarn with two strands held together. To begin, cast on an uneven number of stitches (we cast on 21 stitches on 5mm (US8) needles) and knit 2 rows.

ROW 1 (right side):

  • *Knit 1 stitch.
  • Insert the right needle in to the loop directly below the next stitch on the left needle. Wrap the yarn and pull it through. Slip the stitch off the needle (it may feel as if you’re about to drop it but don’t worry, it’s completely safe!).*
  • Repeat the section inside the stars until you have just 1 stitch left of your row, knit this stitch.

ROW 2 (wrong side):

  • *Knit 1 stitch.
  • With the right needle, pick up the strand of yarn that sits over the next stitch. Slip the next stitch knit-wise. Insert the left needle through the two slipped loops, from left to right. Wrap the yarn and pull it through. Slip the stitches off the right needle.*
  • Repeat the section inside the stars until you have just one stitch left of your row, knit this stitch.

ROW 3 (right side):

  • Knit into the stitch below the first stitch on the left needle.
  • *Knit 1 stitch.
  • Knit into the stitch below the next stitch on the left needle.*
  • Repeat the section inside the stars until you have reached the end of your row.

ROW 4 (wrong side):

  • With the right needle, pick up the strand of yarn that sits over the first stitch. Slip the first stitch knit-wise. Insert the left needle through the two slipped loops, from left to right. Wrap the yarn and pull it through. Slip the stitches off the right needle. This is known as knitting stitches together through the back loop.
  • *Knit 1 stitch.
  • Pick up the strand that sits over the next stitch, slip the stitch. Knit them together through the back loop.*
  • Repeat the section inside the stars until you have reached the end of your row.

Simply keep repeating these 4 rows to form the pattern. Want to put your new hexagon stitch skills into practice? Why not try our Knit Jagger Jumper, perfect if you want a stylish, cosy classic this winter.

Knit Jagger Jumper

Any suggestions for products you’d like to see using this stitch? Then let us know in the comments section!

 

4 Comments

  1. Thanks – love the hexagon stitch. Will be giving it a try in the near future

  2. I intend to knit an afghan to use my leftover precious wool sock yarn. Thanks for the written pattern. I enjoy videos but written instructions are a must.

  3. I’m trying to learn how to do the hexagon stitch and really do appreciate the written instructions to accompany the video’s. I can see already where I made a few errors in my initial attempt, now. I’m using a yarn that has the following specs: 100g, 100m; 12-14sts=10cm; US 11 needles. Should I be doubling up my yarn? Will the hexagon stitch still turn out nicely if I use only one strand?

    • The best way to know if your yarn and needle size produces the fabric you want is to knit a 6″X 6″ swatch. I think this size square is recommended to allow you to become familiar and comfortable with the stitch pattern. My tendency is to knit more tightly when I first begin an unfamiliar stitch pattern, but then my knitting loosens up after I become more relaxed. Hope this is helpful.

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