A few months ago I wrote a post all about horizontal herringbone stitch, an admittedly kind of weird stitch pattern that has a very cool woven look to it. At the time I mentioned that there are lots of different things in knitting that use the term “herringbone,” and I meant to get back to that before now, but here we are. Let’s check out some alternative herringbone knitting patterns.
I love the Welcome Home rug from THNLife, which is sort of a cross between chevrons and herringbone. Whatever you want to call it, it’s pretty, and easier to make than traditional herringbone because the pattern is made with slipped stitches. This particular pattern uses three strands of worsted weight cotton yarn held together for a rug that’s as durable as it is pretty. Not sure I’d make it in white, though.
The Herringbone Rib Socks from A Busy Life on Etsy uses a combination of slipped stitches paired with yarn overs and passing the slipped stitch over to make the design in the ribbing. This is a pretty straightforward sock pattern with a slip stitch heel flap and grafted toe (which she worked in a contrasting yarn but you don’t have to if you don’t like that look here).
Or try the Soft Washed Herringbone Mitts from Churchmouse Yarns. This pattern has a couple on interesting things going on. The herringbone design here is made by bringing the yarn to the front, slipping stitches and then taking the yarn to the back to make that woven look. They’re knit flat and seamed, but they’re also made with the intention that you will felt them in the washing machine. (I would probably do it by hand because you want these to fit your hands when you’re done and it’s easier to stop when you need to if you’re watching the felting happen.)
Who knew there were so many different ways to get a similar look?
