k5b

So...the k5b stitch.  I meant to blog about it before, but after the berry hat was done, it was kind of hard to go back and re-create it all.  When I decided to knit another hat, I figured this was the perfect opportunity.  Here.  we.  go.

You have knit the setup knit rows and come to the start of the k5b pattern.  What you will need to do is, drop the next stitch until you have 4 rows of ladder rungs.

the right most stitch will be dropped

Use a crochet hook to grab the dropped stitch, you'll thank me later.

dig out that crochet hook!

Then reach behind the 4 rungs of ladder rungs and grab the yarn as if to crochet (or knit).

see?  It's really not that complicated!

Pull the yarn through the stitch...

almost done!

Place the new stitch on the RH needle, snug up the yarn and continue knitting to the next k5b!

finished.

That's all there is to it! Go forth and knit on...let me know how it works for you! ^__^

Comments

[Sasha]

Cool, thanks for sharing this Tania, now I want to make a cute berry hat!

[Z]

Hey, that makes sense! I can't imagine trying to figure that out from written instructions.

[Antonia]

I LOVE YOU. I've just got the pattern for the berry hat in the post and you're the first person I've found to give proper instructions on K5B. Thank you thank you thank you. x x x x

[Karima]

Thank goodness for the internet and kind folks like YOU! I was ready to give up on this adorable hat that I so wanted to make for my granddaughter. You saved the day...and the hat.
Thanks.

[Karima]

I'll send a photo when the hat is completed.
Thanks again.
Karima in Buffalo

[pattyj]

Thanks! I came across this stitch in a cowl pattern and was confused by their directions. You made it make sense for me.

[Katy Pat]

Thank you sooooo much for this entry! I am making this hat for my 4 year old daughter and she is so excited about it, but the berry pattern stitch in the directions confused me to no end. And you're right, thanks for the crochet hook tip! You saved the project!

[Lynn]

Thanks. I needed this tute and couldnt find anything clear on it.