Eyelet knit makes a peek-a-boo fabric. The eyelets can be for decoration, as a button hole or for cinching with a ribbon threaded through the openings.
Eyelet and lace knitting are similar in that they both are openwork. They differ by the size and number of the openings in the knit fabric created. The eyelet knit has smaller and fewer openings while lace has many large openings.
The stitch is formed when a yarnover (YO) is worked and then two or more stitches are knit together (k2). The next row is knit or purled across the row. This two row repeat creates the eyelet (opening).
The following shows you "how to knit this stitch" and patterns for using the stitch.
Pam Allen the author of "Knitting for Dummies", shows you how to knit the ridged ribbon and cloverleaf stitches. The pattern has a chart as well as the written word. These stitches are simple to knit, yet have a complex look to them.
Knitted skirts are trending for spring. Here is an opportunity to knit the Eyelet skirt by Kat Coyle in cotton. The skirt is an A-line design with a drawstring waist knit in two pieces and sewn together.
Quick Knit Eyelets is a very easy eyelet sock pattern worked in DK (double knit) yarn. These socks, by Sharon Bergersen, will knit up quickly. The design is very feminine and sporty with the toes and heel a different color from the rest of the sock.
Connecticut Yarn and Wool LLC located at 85 Bridge Road, Haddam, CT, 860-345-9300, has some tips for choosing yarn. Before buying yarn for either a project above or one that is on your to-do list, see what they have to say.
"Everyone loves the buttery-soft yarns that are available these days. Soft does not always mean quality. And quality does not always mean soft. The question really is about your project and choosing the best yarn for it. Some projects are best worked up in durable yarns, and some are best worked up in buttery-soft yarns. We are here to help you and to pass on to you our knowledge of fibers and yarns. When you invest $$$ and time in a project, you need to be sure you are not sacrificing durability for softness, or machine-washability for the joy of working with pure wool. Will the yarn pill? Will your sweater look and feel just as nice next year as it does now? Will it hold its shape? Take the time to ask the questions before you begin. It is a wonderful world of fiber we live in, and every fiber from cotton to wool, angora, mohair, linen, bamboo, acrylic, nylon, etc. has its own special characteristics and appropriate uses. Here in the shop we have a variety of beautiful fibers and colors as well as expert advice on how best to use each yarn. We welcome your feedback as well as tips and bits of your knowledge as well."
Join the very casual Wednesday and Thursday knitting groups at Connecticut Yarn and Wool. Stop in at your leisure, relax, knit, visit, enjoy and maybe share a cup of tea or a bowl of soup. They gather late afternoon through 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome, bring any project you like, or just enjoy some good company. There is no charge. Enjoy.
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