What is a hazelnut stitch?
The hazelnut stitch is a bobble shaped like a small hazelnut. In English, it’s also called a cobnut. The hazelnut stitch adds a fun texture to your knitting project. This stitch creates a pattern of cute little bobbles, which also gives your work a nice texture. Once you’ve knitted this stitch a few times, you’ll find that it’s a relatively easy stitch—even if you’re not yet familiar with knitting bobbles!
What can you make with a hazelnut stitch?
The hazelnut stitch is a fairly versatile stitch; you can actually use it for all kinds of projects. For example:
Home decor: The hazelnut stitch gives blankets a playful texture. It’s also great for a baby blanket, for example, or as an accent on a solid-color blanket. It adds just a touch of playfulness to your blanket.
Cushions: This stitch is a really fun alternative to a cable stitch or traditional bobble stitch for cushions.
Clothing: This stitch can also be fun to use on clothing and accessories, such as a scarf or sweater.
There are endless possibilities with this stitch. You can use it to make all sorts of things, or add a nice touch to a solid-colored project. Whatever you decide to make, it’s sure to turn out great! We know you’re probably curious about how to get started with this stitch. Grab your Knitting Needles and wool, and let’s knit!
How do you knit the hazelnut stitch?
The hazelnut stitch is fairly easy to make, even if you’re not yet familiar with other bobble stitches. As always, we’ve included a helpful video tutorial where we clearly demonstrate and explain how to make this stitch. Of course, there’s also a written pattern.
When it comes to yarns, there really isn’t a “perfect” yarn for knitting this stitch—almost anything looks great. To give just a few examples, the hazelnut stitch really shines with Needle Sizes 3 through 6. Think of yarns like Yarn and Colors Happy, Yarn and Colors Joy, or Stylecraft Special DK. Merino yarns also work well with this stitch. Examples include Yarn and Colors Serene or Lana Grossa Cool Wool. Any yarn with a smooth texture really brings out the best in the hazelnut stitch!
Video Instructions for the Hazelnut Stitch
Hazelnut Stitch Pattern
The hazelnut pattern adds a nice texture to your knitting. Cast on a number of stitches that is divisible by four, plus two edge stitches.
Needle 1: 1 edge stitch, *3 purl stitches, from the next stitch, knit 1, yarn over, and knit 1. Repeat this pattern from * and end with 1 edge stitch.
Row 2: 1 edge stitch; knit these rows by knitting over knit stitches and purling over purl stitches (repeat 3 knit stitches, 3 purl stitches), and end with 1 edge stitch.
Row 3: 1 edge stitch; knit these rows by knitting over knit stitches and purling over purl stitches (repeat 3 purl stitches, 3 knit stitches), and end with 1 edge stitch.
Needle 4: 1 edge stitch, *knit 3 stitches, purl 3 stitches together. Repeat this pattern from * and end with 1 edge stitch.
Row 5: 1 edge stitch, knit this entire row, and end with 1 edge stitch.
Row 6: 1 selvedge stitch, knit this row all the way across, and end with 1 selvedge stitch.
Needle 7: 1 edge stitch, 1 purl stitch, *from the next stitch, knit 1, yarn over, knit 1, purl 3. Repeat this pattern from * and end with 1 edge stitch.
Row 8: 1 edge stitch; knit these rows by knitting over knit stitches and purling over purl stitches (repeat 3 knit stitches, 3 purl stitches), and end with 1 edge stitch.
Row 9: 1 edge stitch; knit these rows by knitting over knit stitches and purling over purl stitches (repeat 3 purl stitches, 3 knit stitches), and end with 1 edge stitch.
Repeat rows 1 through 9 until you have reached the desired height.
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