Knitted Four Row Stitch
The knitted four-row stitch is a versatile and fun knitting technique that adds beautiful texture to your knitted projects. It is a perfect choice for beginners looking to enhance their skills and create unique patterns. With just a simple combination of knit and purl stitches repeated over four rows, you can achieve a lovely design that will impress everyone. So grab your needles and yarn, let's dive into the world of the knitted four-row stitch and unleash your creativity in every stitch you make!
Knitting materials and tools:
<> DPN 4 mm (US 6 / UK 8)
<> Stitch&Story, the LIL’ MERINO (4): 100 % – Merino wool
Common abbreviations of knit stitches:
k – knit
p – purl
st(s) – stitch(es)
sel s – selvage stitch: always slip the first stitch knitwise, work to the last stitch, purl the last stitch
Four row stitch knitting pattern:
Cast on any odd number if you knit this stitch in rows. Cast on 31 sts.
Row 1: sel s, [p1, slip next stitch holding the working yarn in front] – repeat till the end, p1, sel s.
Row 2: sel s, [k1, p1] – repeat till the end, k1, sel s.
Row 3: sel s, knit all stitches, sel s.
Row 4: sel s, purl all stitches, sel s.
Repeat Rows 1-4 to form the pattern.