The Vertical Herringbone Stitch

The Vertical Herringbone Stitch Description The Vertical Herringbone Stitch pattern is created by selectively using increases and decreases to make a series of columns with a zig-zag motif. The effect is similar to that of herringbone fabric. This pattern travels vertically, but there is also a horizontal herringbone stitch.

Stitch Details Skill Level Easy

Row Count Number of Rows: 4

Pattern Repeat Multiples of 7 + 1

Abbreviations K - Knit

k2tog - Knit Two Together

P - Purl

krl - Knit Right Loop Increase

Pattern Instructions Cast On: Multiples of 7 + 1 Row 1 (WS): Purl. Row 2: *K2tog, k2, krl, k2; rep from * to last st, k1. Row 3: Purl. Row 4: K1, *k2, krl, k2, k2tog; rep from * to end. Repeat rows 1 – 4 until you have reached your desired length.

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The Vertical Herringbone Stitch

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