This classic texture creates a beautiful, flat fabric with dimensional details. Great for any project!
Cast on 31 st using your favorite cast-on method.
Knit four rows (garter stitch edge).
Row 1 (RS): K3, [k2, s1wyib, k1] rep between brackets to last st, k4
Row 2 (WS): K3, p1, [p1, sl1wyif, p2] rep between brackets to last 3 st, k3
Row 3 (RS): K3, [1/2 RC, k1] rep between brackets to last 4 st, k4
Row 4 (WS): K3, p to last 3 st, k3
Row 5 (RS): Rep row 1
Row 6 (WS): Rep row 2
Row 7 (RS): K4, [k1,1/2 LC] rep between brackets to last 3 st, k3
Row 8 (WS): Rep row 4
Repeat Rows 1-8 until swatch measures 4.5 in/11.25 cm.
Knit four rows.
Bind off on next row in knit.
Wet block your swatch and pin flat until dry.
k - Knit
p - Purl
RS - Right Side
1/2 LC - Place one stitch on cable needle and hold to front. Knit the next two stitches, then knit
the stitch from cable needle
1/2 RC - Place two stitches to cable needle and hold to back. Knit the next stitch, then knit the
two stitches from the cable needle
slwyib – slip stitch to right needle as if to purl (without working it) with yarn held to back
slwyif – slip stitch to right needle as if to purl (without working it) with yarn held to front
st - stitch/stitches
WS - Wrong Side
