Linen Stitch
The Linen Stitch is a simple, two-row repeat that makes a dense, flat fabric that looks woven instead of knit.
Want to give it a try? Download the free Ravelry PDF, which includes a link to an instructional video on the Linen Stitch. (The video is also available at the bottom of this post.
For a little variation, here is the stitch knit in two-row stripes. Cool zig-zaggy look!
And here it is knit by holding two strands of yarn together as if they were one –
Maybe you already have ideas for projects using this stitch, but here are some of mine. Placemats, table runners, rugs…yes, all of my ideas seem to revolve around home decor.
Have fun!
Staci,
Wow that looks like fun. I will have to try that! Thanks!
Betty
Comment by Betty — January 11, 2012 @ 4:06 pm
Staci,
We are building a new house and I have been looking for new kitchen placemats, now I know what I want to do. I will use this stitch and make my own
Thank you
Sandy
Comment by Sandy Morgan — January 11, 2012 @ 11:42 pm
Hi Staci
I LOVE the scarf you wear in this vdo! Is there a pattern for it that you can share?
Thank you
Vikky
Comment by Vikky — January 12, 2012 @ 9:44 am
Vickky – the shawl I’m wearing in this video is called Ishbel, and can be found here:
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ishbel
S t a c i
Comment by s t a c i — January 12, 2012 @ 10:38 am
Staci, can this be done in the round?
Comment by Strix — January 13, 2012 @ 3:17 pm
Hi Strix – yes, this can be done in the round. You’d just have to rethink the wrong-side row to make every row a right-side round.
S t a c i
Comment by s t a c i — January 14, 2012 @ 8:23 am
Staci – what yarn (type and weight) did you use in the two stripe version? And the needle size? I know you said any yarn/needle size would work – but I’m a novice when it comes to picking out yarn.
Comment by Laura — January 14, 2012 @ 10:19 pm
Hi Laura – in the striped sample, I used worsted-weight yarn and size 7 needles. Please understand that tension-wise, your mileage may vary!
Also, in the solid (tan) color, I used bulky yarn and size 10.5 needles.
Hope that helps!
Comment by s t a c i — January 14, 2012 @ 10:30 pm
Great technique! Love your clear videos and instructions – huge help!
Janet
Comment by Janet — January 15, 2012 @ 9:37 am
FYI I was at Home Depot yesterday and the newest issue of COuntry Living has a feature on yarn and home decor – loved all the textures! Check it out if you get a chance!
Comment by Vivian K — January 18, 2012 @ 12:08 pm
I look forward to trying the linen stitch. Mahalo!
Comment by Nancy — January 18, 2012 @ 5:42 pm
Is there a “direction” that needs to be respected with the linen stitch? By that, I mean, if I make a scarf in it, do I need to do it lengthwise, or will it look just as good width-wise? TYVM
Comment by Ellen — January 21, 2012 @ 1:59 pm
Hi Ellen – the direction you choose to knit is entirely personal preference. If i were you, I’d knit up a swatch with the yarn(s) I’m using, and make a decision about direction after seeing how it knits up.
Good luck!
Comment by s t a c i — January 22, 2012 @ 8:04 am
Greetings Staci, Which seaming technique do you recommend for a purse/ side seam (Linen stitch) to attach a handle? By the way, thank you for all you do
I for one, appreciate you.
Comment by Mary — January 30, 2012 @ 7:19 am
Hi Staci,
This stitch really looks cool and I want to try. You advice to start with second row. When do I start with different colour yarn for zig zaggy pattern? Is it row 1 or 2 from written description?
Thank you.
Comment by Vilma — February 3, 2012 @ 3:28 pm
Hi Vilma – to work the striped Linen Stitch, work two rows in one color, then work the next two rows in the other color, and continue altering that same way. So the new color stripe always begins at Row 1 again.
Comment by s t a c i — February 3, 2012 @ 3:37 pm
Thank you Staci for your terrific video turorials. The first one I did was two socks on two circular needles. (Can I attach a pic?) I loved doing that project! Your videos are like having my sister or my mom–my first knitting mentors– right at my side.
Comment by Marilyn Luinstra — February 10, 2012 @ 10:39 am
That is so pretty!
Comment by Rachel Viosca — February 11, 2012 @ 10:42 am
Hello Staci,
Thanks so much for sharing this stitch, I am very excited to start on a bath mat in the zig zaggy combo. All of your videos are much appreciated.
Comment by Claudia Gover — February 12, 2012 @ 11:56 am
You know, watching one of your videos is like having a little visit with a friend!
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