Knitted Armour Stitch

The Knitted Armour Stitch is like wrapping yourself in a cozy shield of softness. It's a versatile stitch that adds both texture and warmth to any knitting project. Whether you're making a sweater, scarf, or blanket, this stitch is sure to bring a touch of comfort and style to your creation. So grab your needles and some yarn, and let the Knitted Armour Stitch be your crafting companion on a journey of warmth and coziness!

Knitting materials and tools:

• DPN 4 mm (UK 8 or US 6)
• Caron Simply Soft (4) – 100% acrylic: 170 grams -288 m per skein.

Common abbreviations of knit stitches:

• k – knit
• st(s) – stitch(es)
• sel s – selvage stitch: always slip the first stitch purlwise, work to the last stitch, purl the last stitch

Knit armour stitch instructions:

Cast on an odd number of stitches.

Row1 (WS): sel s, *k1, slip next stitch holding yarn in back– repeat from *, k1, sel s.

Row 2: sel s, knit all stitches, sel s.

Row 3 (WS): sel s, k2, slip next stitch holding yarn in back *k1, slip next stitch holding yarn in back, – repeat from *, k2, sel s.

Row 4: sel s, knit all stitches, sel s.

Repeat Rows 1-4 to form pattern