Not Quite Stockinette

Not Quite Stockinette: A Knitting Stitch Pattern

This pattern is a subtle play on the stockinette stitch. Perfect when you find the long rows of just knit unbearable. Plus, it gives any design a little bit of added interest.

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The Pattern

ST: Stitch SL: Slip One Stitch K: Knit P: Purl YO: Yarn Over

Using any set of needles,
Cast On in sets of 4

Row1: Knit Across
Rows 2, 4, 6: Purl Across
Row3: *SL 2nd ST on left needle over 1st ST, K1, YO, K2* Repeat from * to * to end of row.
Row5: * K1, SL 2nd ST on left needle over 1st ST, K1, YO K1* Repeat from * to * to end of row.
Repeat rows 3-6 until the piece is desired length.

Finishing: Repeat row 1, binding off as you work.

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