Knitted Pangolin Scales Stitch

Are you ready to dive into the world of knitting with the unique Knitted Pangolin Scales Stitch? This fascinating stitch pattern mimics the beautiful overlapping scales of a pangolin, creating a one-of-a-kind texture in your knitted projects. With its playful twists and turns, this stitch is perfect for adding a touch of whimsy and creativity to your knitting repertoire. So grab your needles and yarn, and get ready to bring some pangolin-inspired magic to your next knitting adventure!

Knitting materials and tools:

• DPN 4 mm (US 6 / UK 8)
• Lanoso Bebe Masal (4) –100% acrylic, 170 meter per 100 grams skein. Color of your choice.

Common abbreviations of knit stitches:

• k – knit
• p – purl
• st(s) – stitch(es)
• sel s – selvage stitch: always slip the first stitch knitwise, work to the last stitch, purl the last stitch
• WS – wrong side
• yo – yarn over: lay the working yarn over the right needle from front to back.
• skpo – Slip, Knit, Pass Over: Slip one stitch to the right needle knitwise, knit in the next stitch and drop this stitch off the left needle, insert the left needle into the slipped stitch, pass it over the knit stitch and it’s done.

Pangolin scale knit stitch instructions:

Cast on a multiple of 4 sts, plus 3 extra stitches, plus 2 selvage stitches.

Row 1(WS): sel s, *p3, k1 – repeat from * till the end, p3, sel s.

Row 2: sel s, *p1, insert the needle between next two stitches and draw up a loop, yo, k1, p2 – repeat from * till the end, p1, insert the needle between next two stitches and draw up a loop, yo, k1, p1, sel s.

Row 3 (WS): sel s, *k1, p3, k2 – repeat from * till the end, k1, p3, k1, sel s.

Row 4: sel s, *k2tog, k1, skpo, p1 – repeat from * till the end, k2tog, k1, skpo, sel s.

Repeat Rows 1-4 to form pattern.