Eye of Partridge Stitch in 1 & 2 colors worked flat and in the round

[@procrastiknitter3733]

I have often used this for heel flaps and have started using it for the sole of my slipper patterns, because it's so squishy to walk on. One of the strange things is how many stitches are out on youtube that say they're eye of partridge, but are actually fisherman's rib or a strange slipped rib pattern. This version is the only one that actually gives a texture that looks like the color pattern around a partridge's eye, hence the name.

[@SuzanneBryan]

Exactly. It is the "eye" of partridge. If you can't see the eye, it is not worked correctly. Or the colors were not used correctly. Thank you for watching and commenting.

[@patriciaheil6811]

a-ha, I've been interested in making slippers some day when I get through some other stuff. I was thinking I would have to glue the foot onto a flip flop for a sturdy sole I can wear out onto the porch when I take out the trash....

[@procrastiknitter3733]

@@patriciaheil6811 There's a product called "plasti dip" that you can brush on the sole to make it more durable. It's usually at hardware stores, as it's designed to put on the handles of metal tools like pliers. For tools you're supposed to dip the handle in, but if you use a cheap chip brush you can brush it. Have fun!

[@GardeniaMagnolia5]

Your a great teacher , I have learned so much fr I’m you I who works more than 40 hours I appreciate you.

[@justplainamerican]

I just realized that the difference between eye of partridge and half linen stitch is the position of the yarn when slipping stitches. Thanks for showing this stitch in two colors. I think I'll find a use for it very soon.

[@SuzanneBryan]

Exactly, one is worked wyib and one wyif. Only difference for the one color.

[@TheDollyce]

Thank you, Suzanne! Great stitch pattern, and such pleasant colors!

[@SuzanneBryan]

Yes, more photogenic. Thanks for watching Dollyce.

[@TheDollyce]

@@SuzanneBryan Last night I dreamed about this pattern stitch! I was working on it really hard, but not getting it. Then I thought, "I better watch the video again"! Crazy, huh?

[@nilanthiwijemanna2438]

Thank you so much for this..I have never seen this pattern ❤ Love your all tutorials. Great teacher..(Love from Sri Lanka)

[@SuzanneBryan]

You're very welcome, Nilanthi! I appreciate your kind feedback. Love from California USA! ❤️

[@redredwine1277]

Thanks again, have a bless day and Happy New Year🍇🎉🪅

[@SuzanneBryan]

You are very welcome, RRW! Your feedback is always so appreciated, and Happy New Year! ❤️

[@cmjs873]

This is such a pretty stitch pattern. I would like to use this for the soles of my knitted socks. Chemotherapy destroyed the fat pads on my feet and I'm always looking for socks with thick soles to cushion my bones. I think this might really be helpful for me. Thank you for your excellent teaching style, Suzanne. As a retired teacher, I am very aware of how you review and reinforce the important points of your instructions.

[@SuzanneBryan]

Carol, thanks so much for sharing your feedback! I hope all is well with you now, and please let me know how this works for you. ❤️

[@CodeMom]

I’ve never seen this stitch! Love it 🥰. Thank you for sharing 😊

[@SuzanneBryan]

You are very welcome, A R! ❤️

[@Cthecool]

Perfect Perfect 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽I love the time stamps and love that you’ve provided 3 ways of presenting this stitch, very through Thank You very much.🌹

[@SuzanneBryan]

Thank you!

[@MsGomogo]

Well this is a must try for me!!! Thanks for sharing!❤

[@meganmills6545]

Lovely video - I especially like the comparison swatches, so very useful (and they're rather pretty too, as a bonus). Thank you Suzanne!

[@SuzanneBryan]

You are so welcome!

[@luannw7769]

Thank you Suzanne ❣️

[@SuzanneBryan]

Thanks Luann.

[@lindarose712]

New to sock knitting; this heel is so attractive and plush! Thanks for the tutorial 🧶

[@SuzanneBryan]

You’re very welcome, Linda! 😊

[@edabaykal6075]

This is beautiful stitche. I didn't know this. Thank you!

[@theastewart6721]

Hi Suzanne. This is really lovely! I love all 3 samples! You fill each video with such great techniques! It was nice to have a refresher on capturing the floats. I haven’t done any stranded knitting for a while so it was nice to see! Thank you for your clear, concise instruction. And for another fantastic tutorial!💗

[@SuzanneBryan]

Thank you Thea. I always love your support.

[@theastewart6721]

My pleasure! You deserve it!

[@germank1067]

Never thought of doing the EOP in two colors. What a great idea.

[@SuzanneBryan]

Thank you so much! ❤️

[@isawa6649]

A beautiful stitch. I don't think I ever saw in one color. I really liked it. I think I will knit a new "Fingerless Mitt" . Thank you Suzanne.

[@SuzanneBryan]

You should!

[@maribelhernandez2783]

Thank you!! Your vidros are helping me learn how to knit. I know sock knitting but want to knit sweater or cardigan.

[@SuzanneBryan]

You can do it!

[@nicolejosan6364]

Thank you for this interesting tutorial. I hadn't heard of this stitch before. Watching you knit I noticed, that although you hold the yarn in the left hand like a continental knitter you still throw the yarn over the needle. I haven't seen anyone here in Germany knitting that way, we all use the right hand needle to pull the yarn through the loop, similar to crochet.

[@SuzanneBryan]

You are so welcome, Nicole! I can knit both ways, so perhaps I've morphed into combination knitter. 😉

[@nicolejosan6364]

@@SuzanneBryan yes, I tought myself to knit both ways too. And backwards :) still, isn't it interesting how many different ways people have discovered to achieve the same results?

[@marykoritheasmith2411]

It's a very subtle pattern. Thank you for saying that. With some videos, it looks very defined. Been doing socks for years but always thought my eye of cartridge lacked pizzazz 🐶

[@SuzanneBryan]

You’re very welcome, Mary! I'm sure your knitting is lovely and I hope my videos help you to finesse the finished garment! 😊

[@kristinalavenia5821]

You are a wonderful teacher!

[@SuzanneBryan]

Thank you so much, Kristina! ❤️

[@DorieH]

I love this pattern effect.

[@SuzanneBryan]

Me too.

[@DorieH]

So, I finished the eye of partridge pattern making fingerless gloves. They turned out great, but I ran into a problem when I tried to make the button hole.

[@kddrew8138]

I have wanted to learn how to do this for a long time. Thank you for this tutorial.

[@SuzanneBryan]

You’re welcome 😊

[@marianneknapp4846]

Love you so much for teaching me ❤️🍎☺️

[@inbal_gross_knitting]

I didn't know this stitch pattern! Looks like something I could definitely use for my designs. Thank you Suzanne!

[@SuzanneBryan]

Yes, I can't wait to see you try it out.

[@joanneyoung1081]

Very nice stitch. Thank you.

[@SuzanneBryan]

Thank you! 😊

[@motzoh]

That is a very handsome pattern. I like someone's idea below, to knit washcloths in two colors. Thank you.

[@SuzanneBryan]

Glad you like it, Motz!

[@rczv]

This is a lovely pattern :) I've decided that my husband definitely needs a new cowl.

[@SuzanneBryan]

Thank you, and I agree, your husband needs a new cowl! 😉

[@ruthstubens3812]

I know this as Eye of Partridge stitch too. Thanks for showing the different ways to do it. I agree that it would look great as a sleeve cuff!

[@SuzanneBryan]

You are so welcome, Ruth! ❤️

[@patriciachianelli7507]

Gorgeous pattern.

[@SuzanneBryan]

Thanks so much, Patricia! ❤️

[@rehrerrobin6025]

Thank you Suzanne! I always enjoy learning form you.

[@SuzanneBryan]

I'm so glad, Robin, thank you!

[@kaybaker707]

Love this pattern in both one and 2 colors👏👏👏❤️❤️❤️

[@SuzanneBryan]

Thank you.

[@midwestkatie4]

Looking forward to this one! Thanks!

[@SuzanneBryan]

It is a fun one.

[@injoycards]

Hopiing you are well and coming back! x x x xOx

[@Me_Ewe_and_Yarn_Cheryl]

I'd never heard of this stitch before. I agree that the two colour in the round version would make a great cowl or cuffs. The two colour versions remind me of little hearts. Thanks for sharing with us and showing the stitch swatches to show what it does to the fabric compared to stocking stitch.

[@SuzanneBryan]

Thank you, Cheryl, I appreciate your kind feedback!

[@mariadelosangelesreyes7584]

Love your explications. Tank you 🤩🤩🤩

[@SuzanneBryan]

You’re very welcome, Maria! Thanks so much for watching! 😊

[@lindariccardohenderson1656]

Thank you I really appreciate your demonstration of the heel flaps, especially the sample of the four versions and color variations

[@SuzanneBryan]

You are so welcome, Linda!

[@vibekeschler7702]

It's very pretty♥️ I have used it in heelflaps, but I use to do the slipstitches on the purl-rows, so I only have to do half as many purls 😉 I have never seen it in two colors or just as a designfeature in other things. I love it 😍

[@SuzanneBryan]

I love it too. Try the two color, you will like it.

[@amyfox_in_sox]

Thank you for a wonderful tutorial. The eop is my favorite heel flap. Never thought to knit it in 2 colors. Seeing your example just motivated me to do so. Can’t wait to knit up a pair of socks with it!!!!!!

[@SuzanneBryan]

You will love it. Just be sure to keep the dark color as the "eye" and the light color for the background.

[@amyfox_in_sox]

@@SuzanneBryan will do! Thanks.

[@shoelessmonk1941]

Thanks so much!🙂.

[@SuzanneBryan]

Thank you!

[@masz10676]

As always the "Yarn Whisperer" get an "A". 😊 I'm debating what pattern stitch to use for a lap blanket. Very new and did a long scarf in stockinette. I've been thinking of socks but I need more experience. I saw a sock in this pattern and thought it looked great. The heel patterns r still confusing but I will have to see ur AV on it. Thanks so much for taking time to show pro work.

[@SuzanneBryan]

Masz, I love hearing from you, your feedback means so much to me! Thank you! ❤️

[@debjewett7279]

Love this stitch pattern; especially with the two colors

[@SuzanneBryan]

Thanks so much, Deb!

[@ccpperrett7522]

Lovely! I will have to work this up in some swatches.

[@SuzanneBryan]

Swatching is a must, I swatch everything I'm planning to make, Perrett!

[@deborahnelson2851]

Awesome…thanks Suzanne! I was perplexed about the round changes also. Guess this may be a place for a seam!

[@SuzanneBryan]

Hi Deborah, try it on a swatch first, it is not as noticeable as you may think.

[@vivienneclarke2421]

Can't wait to try this on heel flaps. I'm new to knitting and always just done my sock heels in stockinette(I only do toe up socks)and after all the time I spend knitting them,,in no time I end up with holes in my heels~!

[@SuzanneBryan]

Wonderful, let me know how you like it.

[@margauxbellier2234]

Hi Vivienne, I'm actually using the two-color EoP on a heel flap for a sock worked cuff-down. I've been slipping the first and the last stitches in the pattern, hoping that it would create a nice border from which I'd be able to pick up stitches easily. Well... It didn't work. Should I knit the first and last stitch instead, do you think, or maybe slip the first stitch but knit the last?

[@DorieH]

I love this pattern and my granddaughter wanted me to make fingerless gloves in this pattern, so I guess thats what I'm going to do. O hope it turns out.

[@SuzanneBryan]

Thanks so much, Dorie! I'm sure your grand-daughter will love your fingerless gloves!

[@manuelareina4662]

Precioso patrón de punto. No lo conocía y me ha encantado. Seguro que voy a hacerlo en alguno de mis proyectos. Gracias Suzanne!

[@SuzanneBryan]

Thank you Manuela.

[@carolbergson1570]

I've used this for heel flaps for years, but never knew it has a name.

[@SuzanneBryan]

😊 Happy to help!

[@kirstimakela9086]

Simply beautiful I¨m going to try the pattern

[@SuzanneBryan]

That's wonderful, Kristi!

[@sheryltisdale]

Yes, I use the second version on my socks, only one color, learned this on a video from 'Purl Together' about 4 or 5 years ago. Thank you!

[@SuzanneBryan]

Thanks for sharing!

[@shirleyikemeier2142]

Love it - it’s going to make a great dishcloth!!

[@SuzanneBryan]

Yes it will

[@pegvanourny883]

If you make a dishcloth, will you make a border?

[@SuzanneBryan]

@@pegvanourny883 Yes, a seed stitch or garter stitch border would be perfect.

[@lenaweaver4751]

Great tutorial, what a lovely stitch pattern, thank you!

[@SuzanneBryan]

You're so welcome, Lena!

[@pshaffer727]

Very interesting video as a sock knitter - In this particular video at 1:34 the vertical blue/white striped sample caught my attention and thought it would make an interesting heel flap- Wonder if you could give instruction on how that is done - thank you for sharing your knitting expertise

[@SuzanneBryan]

Yes, Pat, I love that one too. I have an upcoming video sharing all the techniques on that swatch, minus the Eye of Partridge.

[@pshaffer727]

@@SuzanneBryan Oh, great, will be watching for that video - I have referred to your info often - especially on how to close the "toe with no ears" Thanks again for your contributions to the knitting community -

[@SuzanneBryan]

@@pshaffer727 Thank you for watching.

[@margauxbellier2234]

Hi Susan - I'm using the two-color EoP pattern worked flat for a heel flap (I'm knitting a cuff-down sock). I had to start over twice, because there's something wrong I think with the way I do the selvedge stitches. First, I tried slipping the first and last stitches, then, I tried slipping the first stitch and knitting the last one. In the first case, it looks like the first and last stitch are not moving up with the rest of the work row after row. In the second case, one side is moving up and the other not. The reason why I was trying to slip stitches instead of knitting them is because it creates a nice edge where I find it easy to pick up stitches later on. I'm going to give that up and try a 3rd time, knitting the first and last stitches (already found a video from you on how to pick up stitches in garter). However, I'd like to understand, since you mention in the video that slipping stitches is possible, what am I doing wrong?

[@SuzanneBryan]

For this sample, I think that working the first and last stitch as I show in this video is the best method for a heel flap. You would pick up each garter bump along the edge for your gusset stitches.

[@margauxbellier2234]

@@SuzanneBryan Thanks so much for responding, Susan! Indeed, I thought picking up stitches on garter would be tricky but actually it works just fine

[@marianneknapp4846]

I wish I could Continental knit it looks so much faster but my hands won't go 50 years throwing I Love this as a blanket ❤️🍎

[@sharimasson]

Great tutorial, Suzanne. I’m just getting up the courage to try a stranded yoke cardigan and maybe a Phrancko sweater. Do you think this would work for a circular yoke? Likely in a shaded fingering weight.

[@SuzanneBryan]

If it is knit in the round, this would be stunning. If worked flat, it would be a pretty thick fabric.

[@EM-py7km]

Love it! I am looking for the crochet equivalent of Suzanne Bryan so I can learn as much about that as SB has taught me about knitting.

[@SuzanneBryan]

Let me know who you pick.

[@vicki1141]

Thank you for this detailed video. i have been working on a mitten pattern that includes the eye of partridge stitch, and after two days and lots of knitting in reverse, I still get off pattern when working in the gusset stitches. I suspect that problem arises because the gusset set up creates an uneven number of stitches as the first increase row has only included a MIR and not the corresponding MIL . I know that sounds confusing hahaha. Between this video and your thumb gusset video, I may be able to succeed. Tomorrow is attempt # 3. Thanks so much. Cheers from Nova Scotia

[@SuzanneBryan]

You are very welcome, Vicki! Please let me know how your 3rd attempt goes, perhaps we can brainstorm if you're still having issues. If you are interested, I have a Facebook page (same name) that is filled with supportive knitters of every level, and we love to help when knitting challenges arise.

[@knitwise24.7]

This is very pretty and interesting stitch! I’d love to try to incorporate it in a sweater pattern.

[@SuzanneBryan]

That's a great idea!

[@nicolelafontaine1720]

I wonder if this could be used for reinforcing elbows on sleeves. I guess the hard part would be to know exactly where to place the reinforcement, maybe it could be used as a patch once the sweater has been worn a bit. What do you think ? I would like to swatch this in an oval shape.

[@SuzanneBryan]

Yes it could, but would need to be worked as a patch, since it would most likely have a different stitch and row gauge than the underlying fabric. Nice to see you again Nicole.

[@kimeckstrom2282]

You are my go-to-gal for all things related to stitches. What should I do if I have an even number of stitches? Thank you, Kim

[@SuzanneBryan]

This is a great question. If you are working a heel flap, just move one stitch from or to the instep. If you are working anything else, you can just increase or decrease one stitch before you start.

[@patriciaheil6811]

Johnnie Vasquez at The Yarnist calls this the double stitch. However there is also a Victorian double stitch in a Butterick book from 1898 or something that, which you can get at Internet Archive, and it looks like knitting on both sides. Arne and Carlos have videos using this for heel flaps. I'm interested in your in the round version for knitting closed toes for socks in Fair Isle and Dovrekofta patterns.

[@marfetka67]

Спасибо большое! ❤

[@SuzanneBryan]

Thank you!

[@siewyeepang173]

Excellent video showing the various ways of doing Eye of Partridge. It is also the only place I have found (so far) to make specific mention of how the stitches are pulled in and rows condensed. I did a sock using EoP for toe and ball of foot - it distorted the shape too much and I ripped it out. I looked for tutorials on how to adjust for this but to no avail. I tried short rows but that did not work out well. The fit was good but the sock looked weird. Is there any way to compensate for this? So grateful for your videos. Thank you!

[@barbaragoodin177]

I use this for the heel flap of my socks.

[@SuzanneBryan]

Have you used it in 2 colors? I love it.

[@sharibeaton140]

I’m not sure if you can slip purloined or knitwise does it make a difference?😊

[@veronicazimmerman5704]

Do you have any special methods to reinforce heel turns? I always wear hole in the heels, so I hold the yarn double , which makes it nice and squishy.

[@SuzanneBryan]

This is a link that may help, Veronica. Good luck! kzbin.info/www/bejne/bXK8fGNperNmeZY

[@veronicazimmerman5704]

Thank you.

[@asha6343]

Hi Suzzane, love your videos, I have a question,I am working on a simple vanilla socks I cast on 64 stitches and now start on heel flap on 32 stitches , I want to do Eye of partradge with garter stich edge,does is apply here?

[@SuzanneBryan]

Yes, absolutely, Ahsa! ❤️

[@asha6343]

@@SuzanneBryan Thanks.

[@marilyn3919]

When using for a heel flap do I still make the heel flap square?

[@SuzanneBryan]

Yes

[@marianneknapp4846]

Way better than fair isle strands hanging

[@easternsecrecy9777]

It's pretty. Would it make a good button band? Seems like it would offer some body to it.

[@SuzanneBryan]

Oooh, I am sure it would, doing the buttonholes might be a little tricky but you could do it.

[@easternsecrecy9777]

@@SuzanneBryan I'm going to get busy with a swatch.

[@luannw7769]

Can you do a partridge stitch in the round where only the bottoms of the sock is eye of partridge top in stockinette ?

[@evelynwald9132]

That pattern is so pretty and easy to do in the round especially with 2 colors. Just curious, what length circular needles were you using? It also looks like you might be using 2 circular needles, but I’m not sure. Thanks for sharing your work!

[@SuzanneBryan]

Hi Evelyn! I always use two 24" circular needles, but you could always use Magic Loop. Good luck! 😊

[@annettestephens534]

is this stitch pattern usable for short row heels, or only heel flaps? I love the look and texture, but don't use heel flaps on my socks. thanks as always for your wonderful informative videos!

[@SuzanneBryan]

Yes, you can do it with short rows too. Great question.

[@margauxbellier2234]

Hi Suzanne, could there be a mistake in the written instructions (under the video) for the two-color EoP worked flat? In the video the first stitch after the selvedge stitch is P1MC and in the written instructions it's P1CC

[@margauxbellier2234]

... and I should have started with THANK YOU for your great tutorials!

[@SuzanneBryan]

I may have started the video on row 3 rather than row 2, but if you follow the written directions it will turn out just fine. Thank you so much for watching AND reading the description. And for you caring support. Thank you!

[@margauxbellier2234]

@@SuzanneBryan Got it, thanks! Yes, I do love using both the videos and the written instructions, it's really thoughtful of you to provide both

[@kensmother1652]

I’m confused. When you are knitting in the round with two colors, you said you were going to hold the contrast yarn in your left hand but it looks like you are holding it in your right hand. Does that mean that everything is reversed throughout the video?

[@SuzanneBryan]

the main point is to put one yarn to the left and one yarn to the right and then never switch them. if you accidentally switch them, you will get a conflicting color dominance issue. As we get older, sometimes our mouth says right when we mean left and vice versa. Sorry for any confusion this may have caused. Once the video is up, I can not edit the words.

[@kensmother1652]

@@SuzanneBryan thank you! I was just trying to figure out positioning if everything was mirrored. I have watched some videos where that is the case as evidenced by the words on a t-shirt being backwards and it's confusing. I'm good now. Thank you for all your educational videos. I've learned a lot from you!

[@procrastiknitter3733]

When I printed the directions above to use for reference while working, I noticed that round 2 of the two color in the round is incorrect. I wanted to try it because I've never done a two color version before, and then I noticed there weren't any slipped stitches referenced...

[@SuzanneBryan]

Thank you for catching that, it is now correct. I have awarded you a gold star for being a super duper viewer and editor.

[@marianneknapp4846]

Was that Continental trapping? I do it the English way always Learning from the Best Teacher Love you Suzanne Thanks Marianne 💕🌷

[@andreamiller6200]

Just gorgeous! It makes me want to swatch EOP in 2 colors - whenever I have knit a heel flap in EOP in one color flat (in a cuff down sock with heel flap and gusset), I have noticed that one half looks like a lattice and the other half is more featureless. I am suspecting it may have to do with my knits and purls being different sizes. I wonder how doing this in 2 colors could affect this outcome.

[@SuzanneBryan]

The two color is the ideal way to work this stitch. For me, the one color is rather featureless other than giving reinforcement.

[@marianneknapp4846]

What yarn type was used here the blue solid is so nice I' have a blanket of this in my list ❤

[@marianneknapp4846]

Thanks so much for this Lovely pattern 🌹🌸💕😊

[@tamarafinkelstein4719]

Thanks for another great video! QUESTION: for the 2 color working flat version, would the pattern also work if after the first row is knit we just slide the work to the other end of the needles and knit back with the blue and then slide back etc… (instead of carrying the blue yarn and catching floats) ? I’ve seen that kind of technique done for one row stripes when knitting flat.

[@SuzanneBryan]

Great question. Actually, it gives a different pattern. I do have the directions listed in the description of the video if you want to try it out on a swatch. I think you will love it.

[@kjrussell8831]

Thank you. Love your detailed tutorials.

[@CarruthersDruthers]

Such a lovely and well presented video, Suzanne. Thank you! How would one increase stitches in this pattern?

[@SuzanneBryan]

You would need to work the increases at the edges, between the selvedge stitches and the body of the work. If you increased within the stitch pattern, it would be very noticeable as it would interrupt the stitch pattern.

[@doreenludwig7380]

I first used on the heel flap of a pair of socks, too, but it was not given a name.

[@SuzanneBryan]

I am still learning too, Doreen, there is always something new (or old) to learn. 😊

[@enacrt]

Ohh a sock heel flap in colorwork that's intense

[@SuzanneBryan]

Yep, I love it.

[@katarinakopunekova]

it would be a shame not to use the two-color version in any project. great video, thank you

[@SuzanneBryan]

You are very kind to say this, Katarina, thank you! ❤️

[@katarinakopunekova]

@@SuzanneBryan i'm currently making my two-color swatch in the round. do you have a recommendation for a nice looking cast on and bind of for this two-color in the round version?

[@patriciaheil6811]

hey, has anybody tried this in bulky superwash for a waffle blanket? (later) I had some fingering weight Catona (cotton) leftovers and used this to make some gently exfoliating washcloths for my face. I did very badly and had to unravel a lot of times to fix mistakes but I finally turned out one with none. Thanks!

[@marianneknapp4846]

What is the history of this stitch? Is this an old English pattern? Thanks Marianne 💕

[@marianneknapp4846]

Can I make a blanket out of this in blocks? Thanks for All 💕🌷

[@SuzanneBryan]

Yes, you can.

[@marianneknapp4846]

Is this Fair Isle? Thanks 💕🌷

[@SuzanneBryan]

Not really, but it is stranding. Fair Isle is a subset of stranding.

[@sharibeaton140]

Oh my auto correct purlwise …..thanks! Shari