Essential Knitting Patterns: A Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation

Overview of the Knitting Pattern

Knitted in a multiple of 4 stitches + 1, this pattern follows an 8-row repeat, making it versatile and easy to follow for all knitting enthusiasts.

Row Instructions

Row 1

Knit 1, * purl 1, knit 1; repeat from * to the end.

Row 2

Purl 1, * knit 1, purl 1; repeat from * to the end.

Row 3

Purl 1, * knit 3, purl 1; repeat from * to the end.

Row 4

Knit 1, * purl 3, knit 1; repeat from * to the end.

Row 5

Knit 1, * purl 1, knit 1; repeat from * to the end.

Row 6

Purl 1, * knit 1, purl 1; repeat from * to the end.

Row 7

Knit 2, * purl 1, knit 3; repeat from * to last 3 sts, purl 1, knit 2.

Row 8

Purl 2, * knit 1, purl 3; repeat from * to last 3 sts, knit 1, purl 2.