Knitted Caring Touch Stitch

The "Knitted Caring Touch Stitch" is like receiving a warm hug from a dear friend. This unique knitting technique not only creates beautiful pieces but also radiates compassion and care. Each stitch is woven with love and intention, making every item feel like a comforting embrace. The warmth and tenderness infused into the knitwear bring a sense of connection and warmth, perfect for wrapping yourself or a loved one in heartfelt affection. It's more than just a stitch; it's a tangible reminder of the power of kindness and thoughtfulness in every loop.

Knitting materials and tools:

• DPN 4 mm (US6 / UK8)
• Marks & Kattens Dream: 50 grams -100 m per skein.

Common abbreviations of knit stitches:

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

Caring touch knit stitch instructions:

Cast on a multiple of 3 sts plus 1 extra sts and plus 2 selvage stitches. I cast on 30 sts for my example.

Row 1 (RS): sel s, knit all sts, sel s.

Row 2: sel s, *k1, slip next 2 sts holding yarn in back – repeat from *, k1, sel s.

Row 3 (RS): sel s, *k1, p2 – repeat from *, k1, sel s.

Row 4: sel s, *slip next st holding yarn in front, k2 – repeat from *, slip next st holding yarn in front, sel s.

Repeat Rows 1-4 as many times as needed.