Knitted Armour Stitch

The Knitted Armour Stitch is a fabulous pattern that adds a touch of elegance and texture to your knitting projects. This stitch creates a dense fabric that is perfect for cozy blankets, warm scarves, or even stylish sweaters. Don't be intimidated by its intricate appearance; once you get the hang of it, you'll enjoy the rhythmic flow of knitting this beautiful stitch. So grab your favorite yarn and needles, and let the Knitted Armour Stitch take your creations to the next level with its charm and versatility!

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