The Check Stitch
The Check Stitch Description This knitting tutorial will help you learn how to knit the check stitch. This stitch creates a series of checks in a diagonal pattern. The check stitch would be great to for adding texture to large or small projects such as, afghans, book covers or cowls!
Stitch Details Skill Level Easy
Row Count Number of Rows: 8
Pattern Repeat Multiples of 4 + 2
Abbreviations K - Knit P - Purl
Pattern Instructions Cast On: Multiples of 4 + 2 Row 1: K2, *p2, k2; rep from * to end. Row 2: P2, * k2, p2; rep from * to end. Row 3: K2, *p2, k2; rep from * to end. Row 4: P2, * k2, p2; rep from * to end. Row 5: P2, * k2, p2; rep from * to end. Row 6: K2, *p2, k2; rep from * to end. Row 7: P2, * k2, p2; rep from * to end. Row 8: K2, *p2, k2; rep from * to end. Repeat rows 1-8 until you have reached your desired length.
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Stitch Details Skill Level Easy
Row Count Number of Rows: 8
Pattern Repeat Multiples of 4 + 2
Abbreviations K - Knit P - Purl
Pattern Instructions Cast On: Multiples of 4 + 2 Row 1: K2, *p2, k2; rep from * to end. Row 2: P2, * k2, p2; rep from * to end. Row 3: K2, *p2, k2; rep from * to end. Row 4: P2, * k2, p2; rep from * to end. Row 5: P2, * k2, p2; rep from * to end. Row 6: K2, *p2, k2; rep from * to end. Row 7: P2, * k2, p2; rep from * to end. Row 8: K2, *p2, k2; rep from * to end. Repeat rows 1-8 until you have reached your desired length.
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