Mastering Knitting Techniques: Step-by-Step Instructions for Stunning Patterns

Understanding Stitches and Cast On

The quantity of sts is multiplied by 4, plus 2 sts for symmetry, plus 2 selvedge sts.

Cast on 32 sts for this sample.

Knitting Row Instructions

Row Instructions

1st Row:

2 purls, * 2 knit sts, 2 purls*; repeat from * to *;

2nd and All Even Rows:

2 knit sts, * 2 purls, 2 knit sts*; repeat from * to *;

Advanced Stitch Techniques

3rd Row:

2 purls, * yarn over, knit 2 together with left decline, 2 purls*; repeat from * to *;

5th Row:

2 purls, * knit 2 together with right decline, yarn over, 2 purls*; repeat from * to *.