Knitted Summer Stitch

The knitted summer stitch is like a breath of fresh air for your warm-weather wardrobe! It adds a touch of handmade charm and intricacy to your outfits, perfect for those sunny days and cool summer nights. The airy pattern of the stitch allows for great ventilation, keeping you comfortably stylish all season long. So grab your knitting needles and your favorite yarn, and let's bring a touch of cozy summer vibes to your wardrobe with this delightful stitch!

Knitting materials and tools:

<> DPN 4 mm (UK 8 or US 6)

<> Debbie Bliss (Cashmerino Aran) 55% Wool, 12% Cashmere, 33% acrylic. Baby pink color: 50 grams – 90 m per skein.

Common abbreviations of knit stitches:

k – knit

p – purl

st(s) – stitch(es)

yo – yarn over

sel s – selvage stitch: always slip the first stitch purlwise, work to the last stitch, purl the last stitch

Knit summer stitch instructions:

Cast on a multiple of 8 sts plus 2 extra sts and plus 2 selvage stitches. In my example 28 stitches.

Row1 (WS): sel s, *k2, p2, k1, yo, k1, p2– repeat from *, k2, sel s.

Row 2 (RS): sel s, p2, *k2, p3, k2, p2– repeat *, sel s. Purl yo stitch through the front loop!!!

Row 3 (WS): sel s, *k2, p2, k3, p2 – repeat from *, k2, sel s.

Row 4 (RS): sel s, p2, *k2, p3, k2, p2– repeat from *, sel s.

Row 5 (WS): repeat Row 3.

Row 6(RS): repeat Row4

Row 7 (WS): repeat Row 3.

Row 8: sel s, p2, *k2, p1, drop the next stitch off needle, p1, k2, p2 – repeat from *, sel s. Unravel dropped stitches all the way till the 1st Row.

Row 9: sel s, *k1, yo, k1, p2, k2, p2 – repeat from *, k1, yo, k1, sel s.

Row 10: sel s, p3, * k2, p2, k2, p3 – repeat from *, sel s. Purl yo stitch through the front loop!!!

Row 11: sel s, *k3, p2, k2, p2 – repeat from *, k3, sel s.

Row 12: sel s, p3, * k2, p2, k2, p3 – repeat from *, sel s.

Row 13: repeat Row 11.

Row 14: repeat Row 12.

Row 15: repeat Row 11.

Row 16: sel s, p1, drop the next st off needle, p1, * k2, p2, k2, p1, drop the next st off needle – repeat from *, sel s. Unravel dropped stitches all the way till the 9th Row.

Repeat Rows 1-16 to form pattern.