The knit stitch we are going to learn today is called bee stitch. We named it this because of the final structure which resembles a battalion of worker bees in their hexagonal cells, all incredibly alike and intent on producing honey.

Did you know that every bee community has its own unmistakable smell? This functions to protect the hive from any external threats.

Let’s start knitting this stitch, perfect for a crop sweater. The yarn selected is our Piuma in pure extra fine merino wool, in the in the colour Lily of the Valley. On the shop, however, you can find more than 50 colour variations, both plain and printed. Have fun and take your time choosing your favourites.

Tutorial: how to knit the bee stitch

MATERIALS
Piuma yarn col. Lily of the Valley 100 g / 3.5 oz
Knitting needles n° 8 EU / 11 US

LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY
Intermediate

METHOD

We work of a number of base stitches in multiples of 2 + 3.

Row 1: on the wrong side, purl 2, *knit 1, purl 1*, repeat from * to * and finish with purl 1
row 2: knit 1, *double knit 1 and knit 1*, repeat from * to * for the entire row.

To perform a double knit: knit 1 at the point on the row below corresponding to the first one on the left needle, let the stitch down the left needle.

Row 3: *purl 1, knit 1*, repeat from * to * and finish with purl 1
row 4: knit 1, *knit 1, double knit 1*, repeat from * to * the entire row and finish with knit 2
row 5: repeat from row 1.

Begin with the stitch that preceds the first *, repeat from * to * for the entire row and finish with the stitches that follow the second *.

If you enjoyed learning how to knit the bee stitch, then you may also like the braid stitch.