Knitted Stretchy Stitch

The knitted stretchy stitch is absolutely fabulous! This stitch is a game-changer when it comes to creating projects that need a bit of give. It’s like knitting with a magic elastic thread! Perfect for making cozy hats, snug sweaters, or comfy socks that can adapt to different shapes and sizes. Embracing the knitted stretchy stitch will definitely level up your knitting game and bring a whole new world of possibilities to your creative projects. Happy knitting!

Knitting materials and tools:

• DPN 4 mm (US 6 / UK 8)
• Loops&Threads, Impeccable (4): 100% – Acrylic Yarn

Common abbreviations of knit stitches:

• k – knit
• p – purl
• p3tog – purl three together
• st(s) – stitch(es)
• sel s – selvage stitch: always slip the first stitch knitwise, work to the last stitch, purl the last stitch

Stretchy knot knit stitch instructions:

Cast on a multiple of 2 sts, plus 1 extra stitch and plus 2 selvage stitches.

Row 0: sel, s, [k1, p1] – repeat, k1, sel s

Row 1: sel s, [ p1, k1] – repeat, p1, sel s.

Row 2: sel, s, [k1, p1] – repeat, k1, sel s

Row 3: sel s, [ p1, k1] – repeat, p1, sel s.

Row 4: sel, s, [k1, p1] – repeat, k1, sel s

Row 5: sel s, [p1, knit next stitch through the front loop firstly, then through the back loop and again through the front loop, after that drop stitch off the needle] – repeat, p1, sel s.

Row 6: sel s, [k1, p3tog] – repeat, k1, sel s.

Repeat Rows 1-6 to form the pattern.