ColourSpun in Stitches – Instructions for all sorts of stitches – knitting, crochet, embroidery etc.
Discover new knit stitches with our collection of rib, cable, lace, slip stitch and more stitch patterns. We also have a growing collection of beautiful crochet stitches. Use them to make your next project your own! Don’t forget to swatch, in order to ensure your tension is correct.
Our patterns and instructions are simply written and most are easy, for knit, crochet and stitched projects. All have links to kits or materials that you may like. Check out our free Printable Craft Accessories too!
We used ColourSpun yarns to make our swatches, so that you can see how the stitch patterns and yarns work together.
Check back often, we have a growing range of stitches for you.
Tunisian Bobble Stitch produces a fabric that looks equally good on both sides. It is worked on a Tunisian/Afghan hook which looks like a knitting needle with a hook instead of a point on the one end and a stopper on the other.
Tunisian Crochet Knit Stitch produces a fabric that looks very much like knitted stocking stitch but the finished fabric is much thicker, and doesn’t have as much stretch.
This lovely tunisian crochet stitch looks woven. It works up fast, and so would be great for making a scarf or throw.
Using only simple knit and purl stitches, this Box Stitch – Knit pattern produces a double sided, textured fabric that is wonderful for scarves and throws.
Although it looks complicated, the bamboo stitch is easy enough for beginners. It also looks really good using multi-coloured yarn.
At first glance this stitch looks quite fiddly and difficult but, working with only one yarn at a time makes it much easier than it looks.
There are many ways to produce ombré or gradient knitting. Produce lovely effects using a colour range from light to dark.
As the name implies, this pattern looks like little fish tails in a chevron.
This stitch produces a very tight fabric so I suggest that you use a size bigger needles than you normally would for the yarn you are going to use. Herringbone stitch will make a very warm garment or a lovely handbag.
This stitch produces a fairly tight fabric that starts with a lovely scalloped edge at the cast on.