How to Knit the 3 Color Honeycomb Stitch (Easy Beginner Colorwork Tutorial)
Learn how to knit the 3 Color Honeycomb Stitch with this easy beginner-friendly tutorial. A beautiful textured knitting stitch perfect for blankets, pillows, scarves, and more.
If you’ve ever seen the 3 Color Honeycomb Stitch and thought, “There’s no way I could knit that,” you’re definitely not alone.
This stitch has a gorgeous textured design that looks intricate and impressive, but it’s actually surprisingly beginner-friendly once you get into the rhythm. The combination of slipped stitches and three coordinating yarn colors creates a bold honeycomb effect that instantly makes your knitting look elevated and professional.
And the best part?
👉 It’s created using simple knit, purl, and slip stitches.
No complicated cables. No advanced colorwork techniques. Just a fun stitch pattern that’s easy to memorize and incredibly satisfying to knit.
Whether you’re making a cozy pillow, modern baby blanket, scarf, or throw, the 3 Color Honeycomb Stitch adds beautiful texture and dimension to any project.
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This stitch is:
Richly textured
Beginner-friendly
Great for practicing colorwork
Perfect for modern knitting projects
The honeycomb-inspired design creates a fabric that feels thick, cozy, and visually interesting without becoming overly difficult. The slipped stitches help create the layered effect while the alternating yarn colors make the pattern really pop.
This stitch works especially well for:
Pillows
Blankets
Scarves
Cowls
Home decor projects
Because it has such a dramatic texture, even simple projects look impressive.
Before You Start
One important thing to know about this stitch:
👉 The pattern is not reversible.
The front side has the beautiful honeycomb texture, while the back side is flatter and less decorative. Because of this, it works best for projects where only one side will show, like:
Pillows
Blanket fronts
Scarves with folded styling
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I have included both the written pattern and a video tutorial.
How to Knit the 3 Color Honeycomb Stitch (Easy Beginner Colorwork Tutorial)
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For this pattern, I used #4 worsted weight yarn and size US 7 single point knitting needles
Note- Slip all stitches purlwise.
Cast on multiples of 8 + 4 (I did 20 stitches)
- Row 1 (RS): Using color A, Knit.
- Row 2: Knit.
- Row 3: Using color B, K1, sl 2, *k6, sl 2; rep from * to last st, k1.
- Row 4: P1, sl 2, *p6, sl 2; rep from * to last st, p1.
- Row 5: K1, sl 2, *k6, sl 2; rep from * to last st, k1.
- Row 6: P1, sl 2, *p6, sl 2; rep from * to last st, p1.
- Row 7: K1, sl 2, *k6, sl 2; rep from * to last st, k1.
- Row 8: P1, sl 2, *p6, sl 2; rep from * to last st, p1.
- Row 11: Using color C, K5, sl 2, *k6, sl 2; rep from * to last 5 sts, k5.
- Row 12: P5, sl 2, *p6, sl 2; rep from * to last 5 sts, p5.
- Row 13: K5, sl 2, *k6, sl 2; rep from * to last 5 sts, k5.
- Row 14: P5, sl 2, *p6, sl 2; rep from * to last 5 sts, p5.
- Row 15: K5, sl 2, *k6, sl 2; rep from * to last 5 sts, k5.
- Row 16: P5, sl 2, *p6, sl 2; rep from * to last 5 sts, p5.
Repeat rows 1-16 for pattern.
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Tips for Success
Keep Your Floats Loose
Because this stitch involves slipped stitches and color changes, pulling the yarn too tightly can make the fabric pucker.
Try to keep your tension relaxed and even.
Use High Contrast Colors
The honeycomb design shows best when the colors are clearly different from one another.
Low-contrast shades can make the texture disappear visually.
Don’t Rush the First Repeat
The first repeat often feels the trickiest because you’re learning the rhythm.
Once the pattern begins forming, it becomes much easier to “read” your knitting.
What Can You Make With This Stitch?
This stitch is incredibly versatile and works beautifully in both modern and cozy projects.
Some ideas:
Throw pillows
Baby blankets
Chunky scarves
Coffee table runners
Accent panels on sweaters
The texture makes even small projects feel special.
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If you enjoyed learning the 3 Color Honeycomb Stitch, here are a few more stitch tutorials you might love:
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Why This Stitch Is Great for Beginners
Even though it looks advanced, the structure is repetitive and rhythmic.
That makes it:
Easier to memorize
Relaxing to knit
A great introduction to slipped stitches and colorwork
It’s one of those stitches that gives you a huge visual payoff without requiring advanced knitting techniques.
FAQs for How to Knit the 3 Color Honeycomb Stitch
Is the 3 Color Honeycomb Stitch beginner-friendly?
Yes! While it may look complicated, this stitch uses basic knit, purl, and slipped stitches. Once you get into the rhythm, it becomes surprisingly easy to follow.
Does this stitch curl?
Not much. Because the pattern contains slipped stitches and texture, it tends to lie flatter than plain stockinette stitch.
Is the pattern reversible?
No. The front side features the honeycomb texture, while the back side is much simpler.
What projects work best with this stitch?
This stitch is ideal for:
Pillows
Blankets
Scarves
Home decor projects
The thick texture makes it especially cozy for winter knitting.
Can I use different yarn weights?
Absolutely. The stitch pattern works with many yarn weights, although the final texture and drape will vary.
The 3 Color Honeycomb Stitch is one of those knitting techniques that instantly makes your projects look more intricate and polished.
It combines beautiful texture, playful colorwork, and simple stitches into a pattern that feels both modern and timeless.
Whether you’re knitting a cozy pillow, a statement scarf, or a warm blanket, this stitch adds incredible depth and personality to your work—and once you get started, it’s hard to stop knitting “just one more repeat.”
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