Knitted Foxgloves Stitch

Let's talk about the beautiful Knitted Foxgloves Stitch! This intricate stitch resembles the lovely foxglove flower with its unique pattern and texture. Knitting enthusiasts often find joy in creating projects using this stitch, as it adds a touch of elegance and charm. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned knitter, trying your hand at the Knitted Foxgloves Stitch can be a delightful and rewarding experience, resulting in cozy and visually appealing garments or accessories. So grab your yarn and needles, and let's knit something wonderful together!

Knitting materials and tools:

• DPN 5 mm (US8/UK6).
• Schaffhauser Wolle SUPERSTAR yarn – 83% Acrylic, 17% Viscose, Color # 82, 50 grams – 100 meters.

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
• ryo – reverse yarn over: bring the yarn to the front over the top of the right needle.
• C2(3)B – Slip 2 stitches to the extra needle and hold in back of work, k3tog from the left hand needle, k2 from the extra needle.
• C3(2)F – Slip 3 stitches to the extra needle and hold in front of work, k2 from the left hand needle, k3tog from the extra needle.
• pt – petal: knit first stitch and do not slip it of the needle, ryo, knit one more time the same stitch and slip it of the needle.

Foxgloves knit stitch pattern:

Cast on a multiple of 9 sts plus 2 extra sts and plus 2 selvage stitches. In my example 31 stitches.

Row1 (RS): sel s, p2 *k2, pt, k1, pt, k2, p2 – repeat from *, sel s.

Row 2: sel s, k2, *p2, slip next 7 sts to the right-hand needle holding working yarn in front, (count ryo as one stitch), p2, k2 – repeat *, sel s.

Row 3 (RS): sel s, p2, *C2(3)B, k1, C3(2)F, p2 – repeat from *, sel s.

Row 4: sel s, k2, *p3 slip next st to the right-hand needle holding working yarn in front, p3, k2– repeat from *, sel s.

Repeat Rows 1-4 as many times as needed.