Knitting Patterns: The 6 + 2 Stitch Technique

Introduction to the 6 + 2 Stitch Technique

The quantity of stitches (sts) is multiple of 6 + 2.

Row Instructions

1st Row (WS)

K2, *p4, k2; rep from * to end;

2nd Row

P2, *(k2tog but do not sl from needle, insert right hand needle between the sts just knitted tog, and knit the 1st st again; then sl both sts from needle tog) twice, p2; rep from * to end;

3rd Row

K2, *p4, k2; rep from * to end;

4th Row

P2, *k1, k2tog and knit 1st st again as before; k1, p2; rep from * to end.

Repeating the Pattern

Repeat 1st-4th rows.