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• Steps
• Method 1 of 2: Bavarian Circle Knitting
• Method 2 of 2: Bavarian Row Knitting
• What do you need

Bavarian knitting is a medium-level technique that allows you to create a lush, embossed pattern. Traditionally, this pattern is knitted in a circle, but you can use this technique when knitting in rows.

Steps

Method 1 of 2: Bavarian Circle Knitting

1. 1 Tie a chain of six chain stitches and close it into a ring. Hook the thread with a slip knot, then tie an initial chain of six chain stitches. Connect the last loop of the chain with a half-column with the first to make a ring.
2. 2 Work a double crochet shell in the middle of the ring. You will need to knit a string of stitches, double crochets, and double crochets in the center of the ring to form the first shell of the first row.
   • Make four chain stitches.
   • Work one double crochet into the middle of the ring. When you do this, one loop should remain on the hook.
   • Work three more double crochets into the ring. Leave the last loop of each stitch on the hook. When you're done, there should be four loops on the hook.
   • Grab the thread with your crochet hook and pull it through all four loops. When you do this, one loop will remain on the hook.
   • Secure the shell by knitting one chain stitch.
   • Starting at the loop on the crochet hook, knit four chain stitches.
   • Work one double crochet in the middle of the ring.
3. 3 Tie three more of the same shells from the double crochet stitches. Just as you knitted the first shell, make three more.
   • In the first row, you should have four seashells. Once you finish the last one, the first row is complete.
4. 4 Work the double crochet stitches into the loop that closes the shell. Make two stitches, then knit 12 double crochet stitches into a loop that closes the first shell of the first row.
   • From this step, the second row begins.
   • You need to correctly identify the closing loop.
5. 5 Work the double crochet into the previous row. Make two chain stitches, then work one double crochet into the first double crochet of the previous row.
   • At this point, you have completed the first shell of the second row.
6. 6 Tie three more seashells. In the same way as you knitted the first shell of the second row, make three more.
   • Knit each shell according to the scheme: two stitches, 12 double crochets for the closing loop, two stitches, one double crochet in the previous row.
   • When you're done, you should have four seashells in the second row. This completes the second row.
7. 7 Secure the thread. Cut the thread, leave an end about 5 cm long. Pull it through the loop on the hook to secure.
   • The first two rows are knitted in the same color; the next two you will knit to others.
8. 8 Enter the second color. Connect a different color of thread to either of the shells in the second row by inserting it between the eighth and ninth stitches of the 12 double crochet group.
   • Secure the thread to the hook with a slip knot.
   • Insert the crochet hook between the eighth and ninth double crochet stitches.
   • Grab the thread with your crochet hook.
   • Pull the thread forward, then pass it through the loop on the hook. The thread should now be secured in place.
9. 9 Tie a connecting shell between the two shells of the previous row. You will start the third row by knitting a shell from the double crochet stitches that will connect the first two shells of the second row.
   • Make four chain stitches.
   • Work one double crochet behind each of the next four three crochet stitches on the first shell of the second row, inserting the crochet from the back. Leave the last loop of each stitch on the hook.
   • Work one stitch with two crochets over four matching stitches with three crochets on the next row of shells, also inserting the crochet hook from the back. Leave the last loop of each stitch on the hook. At the end, the hook should have eight stitches.
   • Grab the yarn with your crochet hook and pull it through all eight stitches on the crochet hook. You get a shell of eight columns with two crochets.
   • Knit one stitch to secure the shell.
   • Make four chain stitches.
   • Work one double crochet between the last double crochet that you knitted the shell into and the next one after it.
10. 10 Make a double crochet shell over the next shell. The next step is to knit a smaller shell over the rounded edge of the second row shell you are currently on.
    • Make four chain stitches.
    • Work one double crochet behind the back of each of the next four double crochet stitches in the previous row. Leave the last loop of each stitch on the hook.
    • Grab the thread with your crochet hook.
    • Pull the thread through all four stitches on the crochet hook to form a group of four double crochet stitches tied together.
    • Knit one stitch to secure the shell.
    • Make four chain stitches.
    • Work one double crochet into the next double crochet of the previous row.
11. 11 Alternate between the two shells throughout the third row. Complete the third row, knitting three more groups of shells in the same pattern as the first.
    • Each group must begin with a shell connecting the two shells of the previous row and end with a shell at the top of the previous row.
    • By the end of the row, you should have four groups of shells, or eight separate shells.
12. 12 Fill in the gaps with shells. Now you are starting to knit the fourth row. Like the previous ones, it will consist of double crochet shells.
    • Work eight double crochets into the next end chain.
    • Work one double crochet into the next double crochet of the previous row.
    • Work 12 double crochets into the closing chain of the next set of four double crochets from the previous row.
    • Work one double crochet into the next double crochet of the previous row.
13. 13 Repeat around the entire perimeter. Repeat the steps described in the previous step around the entire perimeter of the third row.
    • When you get to the beginning of the fourth row again, the row is complete.
14. 14 Secure the thread. Cut the thread, leave an end 5 cm long. Pull it through the loop on the crochet hook to secure the knitting.
    • Technically, the Bavarian pattern will be finished by this point. You can finish knitting or continue until the product reaches the desired size.
    • If you decide to continue, repeat the third and fourth rows around the perimeter of the piece until you get the size you want.
    • When done, thread the ends of the thread inside the seamy posts to hide them.

Method 2 of 2: Bavarian Row Knitting

1. 1 Tie an initial chain. Attach the thread to the hook using a slip knot and knit a chain of chain stitches in multiples of 10.
   • In other words, the initial chain can consist of 10, 20, 30, 40, 50 (and so on) air loops.
   • The chain length will match the final length of your garment.
   • At the end of the initial chain, make two more chain loops that will serve as a lift to the next row.
2. 2 Knit a half crochet at the beginning of a new row. Work a half double crochet into the second chain loop from the hook.
   • When counting the stitches, do not count the crochet stitch.
3. 3 Tie the first shell. To make the first shell of the first row, you need to knit a sequence of double crochet and half crochet stitches.
   • Skip the four stitches of the starting chain.
   • Work nine double crochet stitches into the fifth loop of the chain.
   • Skip the four stitches of the starting chain again.
   • Work one double crochet into the next stitch in the chain.
4. 4 Continue knitting seashells to the end of the row. Repeat the previous step along the entire length of the chain until you reach the end of the row.
   • The first row is complete.
   • If you wish, you can change the color at the end of the first row, but this is not necessary.
5. 5 Begin the next row with double crochet stitches in the front. Make three stitches, then knit one stitch with two crochets behind each of the next four stitches, inserting the crochet hook from the front. Leave the last loop of each stitch on the hook.
   • When you knit the last stitch, grab the thread with the crochet and pull it through all the loops on the hook.
   • Make four chain stitches.
   • Work one double crochet into the next column of the previous row.
6. 6 Work the entire row in groups of double crochets. Work in a row in groups of double crochets, stitches, and half crochets. Stop five stitches from the end of the row.
   • For each group:
     • Make four chain stitches.
     • Work one stitch with two crochets behind each of the next four stitches, inserting the crochet in the front. Leave the last loop of each stitch on the hook. Work one half crochet, then four more double crochets over the next four stitches. Leave the last loop of each stitch on the hook. When you knit the last stitch, grab the thread and pull it through all the loops on the hook. You will end up with a group (shell) of nine connected posts.
     • Make four chain stitches.
     • Work one double crochet over the next double crochet, inserting the crochet hook from the front.
7. 7 Work part of the group at the end of the row. Make four stitches, then knit one stitch with two crochets over the last five stitches of the row, inserting the crochet in the front. Leave the last loop of each stitch on the hook.
   • When you have finished the last stitch, grab the thread and pull it through all the loops on the hook.
   • The series is complete. Make four stitches and turn over the knit.
8. 8 Work the third row in groups of double crochets and half crochets. Work four double crochets to the top of the first group, then one double crochet into the next half crochet of the previous row.
   • Work the entire row with connecting shells, stopping just in front of the last group. For each connecting shell:
     • Work nine double crochets into the center of the next group.
     • Work a half crochet into the next half crochet.
   • Work five double crochets to the top of the last group of the row.
   • At the end of this row, you can change the color or continue knitting in the same way.
   • At the end of the row, make one chain stitch and turn the knit over.
9. 9 Work the fourth row in groups of nine stitches. Work one double crochet into the first stitch, then work in groups of nine to the end of the row.
   • For each group:
     • Make four chain stitches.
     • Work a group (shell) of nine connected stitches over the next nine stitches. Knit in the same pattern as you knitted the groups of columns in the second row.
     • Make four chain stitches.
     • Work one double crochet into the next stitch.
   • At the end of the row, make one stitch and turn the knit over.
10. 10 In the fifth row, connect the seashells. At the beginning of the fifth row, knit a half crochet into the first half crochet of the previous row. Work in groups of double crochets and half crochets to the end of the row.
    • For each connecting shell:
      • Work nine double crochets in the center of the first group.
      • Work a half crochet into the next half crochet of the previous row.
    • Continue to the end of the row.
    • Change the color at the end of this row if desired.
11. 11 Repeat the cycle as many times as needed. At this point, the Bavarian pattern is complete. Repeat rows 2 through 5 until the piece is the desired width.
    • If you change colors, do so at the end of every even row.
12. 12 Secure the thread. When finished, cut the thread, leaving an end 5 to 10 cm long. Pull it through the loop on the crochet hook to secure and complete.
    • To hide the pinned end, tuck it in from the inside of the product.

What do you need

• Fine or very fine worsted yarn in two colors
• Crochet hook size G / 6 (4mm)
• Scissors