A variety of projects using different types of herringbone inspired knitting stitches. Updated 3/4/23
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Herringbone How To
Free Patterns
Chelsea Skirt
Skirt knit flat with a 4 row repeat herringbone stitch that gives a subtle pleated look, and finished with a delicate lace hem and button bands for fastening. Size below waist circumference 32 (37 1/4, 42 1/2, 48)". Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Cecily Glowik MacDonald. Excerpted from New England Knits
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Sprinkle Scarf
Easy scarf knit with a 2 row repeat herringbone pattern. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Sophia Prinz.
Welcome Home Herringbone Rug
A 4 row repeat creates a textured herringbone pattern. This fringed rug knits up quick using three strands of worsted weight cotton held together as one. Size 31" [78.5 cm] wide x 20" [51 cm] long. Designed by Erin Black.
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Easy Quick Herringbone Weave Blanket
Knit in super bulky yarn with a slip stitch herrinbone stitch, this throw is a quick knit. Designed by Yarnspirations Design Studio. Approx 8" x 70" [20.5 x 178 cm] Super Bulky weight yarn. Rated easy by the designer.
Herringbone Texture Scarf
Cozy colorful scarf knit in a 2 row repeat with a herringbone stitch. Designed by Yarnspirations Design Studio. Approx 8" x 70" [20.5 x 178 cm] Super Bulky weight yarn. Rated easy by the designer.
Lola Mitts
These fingerless mitts are knit in a 2 row repeat with an herringbone stitch panel that showcases multicolor or solid yarn beautifully. Designed by Stephanie Ament. DK or Worsted weight yarn. Pictured projects by clockworkpurple and 1funkyknitwit
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Spiced Pear Mimosa
This herringbone stitch hat is the perfect hat for colorful, variegated or handspun yarn since the herringbone stitch displays the colors beautifully. Designed by Alisa Folds. Sport weight.
Fettuccini Herringbone Cowl
Versatile buttoned neckwarmer knit with a 2 row repeat can be worn a variety of ways. Designed by Alison Pereida Knapp. Super Bulky weight, knit with a multicolored ribbon yarn.
Herringbone Hat
Beanie with stretchy herringbone stitch. 3 sizes. Designed by Kelly McClure. Worsted weight.
Sunray Cowl or Scarf
This versatile piece features a slipped stitch herringbone texture. Designed by Ulli Schober. Bulky weight yarn. Pictured project by AnAbundanceOfLisa. Rated very easy by Ravelrers.
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Sorceress Scarf
Stylish triangular scarf or shawlette knit from corner to corner in rows of Herringbone Stitch. Designed by Life Is Cozy. Worsted weight.
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Herringbone Pillow
Front is worked in Herringbone Stitch; back pieces are worked in Seed Stitch. 20 x 20 in. (51 x 51 cm). Quick knit in super bulky yarn. Designed by Lion Brand Yarn. Pictured project by Machiko
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Herringbone Capelet
Simple little wrap to wear as an accent over a dress, tank or tee. Designed by The NeedleTree
Herringbone Scarf
Cozy scarf knit in herringbone stitch with instructions on how to keep edges from curling. Designed by Kaitlin Blasing
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Herringbone Pillow
Easy pillow with a woven look knit with the Herringbone Stitch. Designed by Patons who says it is suitable for beginners. Bulky yarn weight.
Big Herringbone Cowl
This circle scarf is knit in the round with a two row repeat herringbone stitch in a length designed to be wrapped and keep you cozy. Designed by Purl Soho. Pictured projects by ericamay and nosmallfeet
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Herringbone Dishcloth
This kitchen dishcloth measures 8” x 8”. The herringbone stitch makes a great scrubbing surface. Designed by Joan Laws
Misty Rainbow Infinity Scarf
A two row repeat herringbone stitch creates a colorful cowl with beautiful texture. Photo tutorial of the herringbone stitch included. Designed by Life Is Cozy to showcase multi-color yarn but also creates a beautiful solid color scarf.
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Herringbone Mitts
These easy fingerless mitts are knit flat with a herringbone stitch and seamed. Rated easy by Ravelrers. Designed by Churchmouse Yarns and Teas
Herringbone Belt
Herringbone stitch buttoned belt, with optional fabric lining. Can also be worn as a scarf. Designed by Di Gilpin. Fingering weight.
Herringbone Foldover Clutch
Super bulky fabric yarn in an easy stitch gives Heidi Gustad’s design durability and style.
Herringbone Neckwarmer
Designed by Breean Elyse, this neckwarmer is a quick knit in super bulky yarn dressed up with giant buttons. Pictured project by IvarOlan
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Prismatic Scarf
Huan-Hua Chye’s easy scarf uses a diagonal slipped-stitch herringbone rib pattern that creates slanting rays of color especially designed to show off variegated yarn, though the texture looks great in solid colors too. Pictured project by Maj
Greater Than One, Two, Three
This slipped stitch pattern herringbone cowl uses just 190 – 200 yards (174 – 183 m) of fingering yarn. Three versions – two Moebius and one regular circular cowl. Designed by Amy Williams to showcase multicolored, specifically Noro, yarn.
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Huntress Cowl
Lollyknits was inspired by Catching Fire to design this cowl in a wonderfully textured herringbone stitch, it drapes like a dream and looks like a piece of modern armor. She reports it took her about a day to knit.
Jasmine Scarf
Designed by Purl Soho, the herringbone texture in this scarf is created with wrapped and dropped stitches.
Patterns for Purchase
Bronte Cardigan
Cute cropped cardigan with Herringbone Stitch and applied i-cord trim on the collar and button bands. Sizes Finished Chest Circumference: 34 to 50”/86.5 to 127 cm. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Angelia Robinson
Cornerstone Scarf
Scarf knit in a herringbone slip stitch. Suitable for beginners according to the designer. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by northknitsbyjewell
Herringbone Rib Aviator Hat
Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Elizabeth Seidle
Herringbone Headband
The designer says this turban style headband can be knit in a few hours from only one skein of yarn. Designed by Nutsknitwear
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8 Cup Cuddler Cozies Set with Herringbone Cozy
This herringbone cup cozy is part of a set of 8 patterns pictured.
Dagny Cowl
This infinity scarf cowl features a mix of garter stitch with a chic herringbone pattern for a classy design. By Cecily Glowik MacDonald
City Mouse Hat and Cowl
One skein of DK yarn makes both hat and cowl in this set. Herringbone and knit stitches create a striking texture contrast in this set, and the loose knit of the hat body makes it the perfect hat shape for many heads.
Herringbone Poncho
Reversible poncho knit flat in a rectangle and seamed. One of the patterns in Last-Minute Knitted Gifts. Designed by Joelle Hoverson. Pictured project by Amykins
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