Mastering Knitting Stitches: A Step-by-Step Guide

Overview of Stitch Instructions

The quantity of stitches (sts) is multiplied by 4 plus the selvedge stitch.

Row Instructions

1st Row

1 selvedge stitch, * knit 2 together (knit2tog) through the front loop, (yarn over) twice, knit 2 together (knit2tog) through the back loop; repeat from * to * to last stitch, 1 selvedge stitch;

2nd Row

1 selvedge stitch, * 1 purl, make 1st yarn over as a purl, second - as knit stitch through the back loop, 1 purl; repeat from * to * last stitch, 1 selvedge stitch;

3rd Row

1 selvedge stitch, * yarn over, knit 2 together (knit2tog) through the back loop, knit 2 together (knit2tog) through the front loop, yarn over; repeat from * to * to last stitch, 1 selvedge stitch;

4th Row

1 selvedge stitch, * 3 purls, 1 knit stitch through the back loop; repeat from * to * to the end of the row.