Inside: Learn the needle knit Edelweiss stitch pattern. Instructions & tutorial below to knit a flat panel or work in the round.
A viewer recently asked me to convert the Edelweiss stitch pattern to the knitting loom. While working on it, in addition to incessantly singing the tune, I realized how much I enjoy this stitch and want to share it with my needle knitters as well.
![needle knit edelweiss stitch close up](https://www.goodknitkisses.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/BLOG-Edelweiss-08.jpg.webp)
This delicate floral motif resembles the little Alpine flower perfectly. It’s also surprisingly easy to knit up!
![edelweiss flowers](https://www.goodknitkisses.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/BLOG-Edelweiss-05.jpg.webp)
Needle Knit Edelweiss Stitch Features:
- Finished fabric doesn’t curl so you don’t need a border
- The fabric is very stretchy and had a slightly open airy feel
- Stitch pattern works both a flat panel or in the round
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Abbreviations:
K = Knit
K2tog = Knit 2 together
P2tog = Purl 2 together
St = stitch
Flat Panel Instructions
![needle knit edelweiss stitch flat panel](https://www.goodknitkisses.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/BLOG-Edelweiss-06.jpg.webp)
Multiple of 2 +1
Row 1: Knit
Row 2: K1, *p2tog, k2tog in same st. Repeat from * to end.
Row 3: Knit
Row 4: *P2tog, k2tog in same st. Repeat from * to last st. K1.
Repeat Rows 1-4 for Edelweiss stitch pattern.
In the Round Instructions
![needle knit edelweiss hat](https://www.goodknitkisses.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/BLOG-Edelweiss-07.jpg.webp)
Multiple of 4
Before beginning Rnd 1 on DPNs, slip last stitch on empty needle and stitch marker for beginning of round. This extra stitch keeps marker in place and is used in Rnd 2.
Rnd 1: Knit all.
Rnd 2: K1, *p2tog, k2tog in same st*. Repeat from * to * until 1 st remains. Slip 1 PW and remove marker. Slip previous st back on left needle. P2tog without dropping sts, move yarn to back and place marker on right needle. K2tog in same st.
Rnd 3: Knit all. (NOTE: The first st is already knit when finishing Rnd 2.)
Rnd 4: *P2tog, k2tog in same st*. Repeat from * to *, to the end.
Rep Rnds 1-4 for Edelweiss stitch pattern.
![needle knit edelweiss stitch pin image](https://www.goodknitkisses.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/PIN-Edelweiss-Needle-knit-stitch-pattern-flat-in-the-round.jpg.webp)
Needle Knit Edelweiss Stitch Tutorial Video
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Lynn
Sunday 18th of February 2024
Many heartfelt thank you's for including left-handed tutorials! As a beginning left-handed knitter, this is a godsend!