Knitted Diagonal Loops Stitch

The Knitted Diagonal Loops Stitch is a fun and eye-catching pattern that adds a lovely textured look to your knitting projects. This stitch creates a unique design of diagonal loops that give a modern and chic touch to scarves, blankets, or even sweaters. By simply alternating knits and yarn overs, you can easily master this stitch and impress your friends and family with your knitting skills. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned knitter, the Knitted Diagonal Loops Stitch is a delightful pattern to experiment with and add a lively twist to your creations.

YARN USED

• Loops and Threads, Charisma Tweeds

NEEDLES

• US 10.5/6.5mm

OTHER

• Stitch Marker or Make your own!
• Tape Measure
• Scissors
• Tapestry Needle

SKILL LEVEL – Intermediate

ABBREVIATIONS

• co – Cast on
• st(s) – Stitch(es)
• k – Knit
• p – Purl
• sl - Slip
• rep – Repeat
• bet - Between
• p2tog – Purl 2 sts together

SPECIAL STITCHES

Long Stitch – count 4 sts over & 4 rounds below. Insert the needle in the space between the 4th and 5th columns & pull up a long loop.

NOTES – Pattern is written in US terms.

Slip the first stitch of every row knit-wise with yarn in the back. K the last stitch.

co in multiples of 6 sts plus 2 (the 2 sts are edge sts)

Row 1: sl1, [k4, p2]. Rep bet [ ] until last st. K last st.

Row 2: sl1, [k2, p4]. Rep bet [ ] until last st. K last st.

Rows 3 - 4: Rep rows 1 - 2

Row 5: sl1, [Long st, k1, p2, k3]. Rep bet [ ]. K last st.

Row 6: sl1, [p3, k2, p2tog]. Rep bet [ ]. K last st.

Row 7: sl1, [k1, p2, k3]. Rep bet [ ]. K last st.

Rows 9 - 10: Rep rows 7 - 8

Row 11: sl1, [k3, Long st, k1, p2]. Rep bet [ ]. K last st

Row 12: sl1, [k2, p2tog, p3]. Rep bet [ ]. K last st.

Repeat Rows 1-12 until the desired size.