Knitted Cardio Slip Stitch Colorwork

How delightful it is to delve into the world of knitted cardio slip stitch colorwork! This technique is as charming as it sounds, allowing crafters to create intricate patterns and vibrant designs in their projects. The slip stitch method involves working with multiple colors in a single row, resulting in a lovely woven appearance. It's a fantastic way to add texture and visual interest to your knitting projects, whether you're making cozy blankets, stylish sweaters, or even funky accessories. With a bit of practice and creativity, you can master this technique and let your imagination run wild with colorful possibilities. So grab your yarn and needles, and let's stitch up some joy with knitted cardio slip stitch colorwork!

Knitting materials and tools:

• DPN 3.5 mm (US 4)
• Loops & Threads, Impeccable, (4) – 100% acrylic. Color A – beige , Color B – brown

Common abbreviations of knit stitches:

• k – knit
• p – purl
• sl1 wyib – slip 1 stitch purlwise with yarn in back
• sl1 wyif – slip 1 stitch purlwise with yarn in front
• sel s – selvage stitch: always slip the first stitch knitwise, work to the last stitch, purl the last stitch
• RS – right side
• WS – wrong side

Notes:

• You only use one color per two rows.
• The slipped stitches create a colorful pattern with minimal effort.
• This is a great introduction to mosaic knitting techniques.

Cardio slip stich colorwork knitting pattern:

Using color A, cast on a number of stitches that is a multiple of 6, plus 1 extra stitch, and 2 selvage stitches. For example, cast on 33 stitches.

Row 0 (WS, Color A): sel s, purl all stitches, sel s.

Row 1 (RS, Color B): no sel s at the beginning, k1, [sl1 wyib, k5] – repeat across, sl1 wyib, sel s.

Row 2 (WS, Color B): sel s, [sl1 wyif, p5] – repeat across, sl1 wyif. To work the last selvage stitch, bring the working yarn to the front and purl the very last stitch using the new color. Changing the color this way every second row will help create a neat and tidy edge.

Row 3 (RS, Color A): sel s, [k1, sl1 wyib, k3, sl1 wyib] – repeat across, k1, sel s.

Row 4 (WS, Color A): sel s, [p1, sl1 wyif, p3, sl1 wyif] – repeat across, p1, sel s. Work the last stitch as described above.

Row 5 (RS, Color B): sel s, [k2, sl1 wyib, k1, sl1 wyib, k1] – repeat across, k1, sel s.

Row 6 (WS, Color B): sel s, p1, [p1, sl1 wyif, p1, sl1 wyif, p2] – repeat across, sel s. Work the last stitch as described above.

Row 7 (RS, Color A): sel s, [k3, sl1 wyib, k2] – repeat across, k1, sel s.

Row 8 (WS, Color A): sel s, [p3, sl1 wyif, p2] – repeat across, p1, sel s. Work the last stitch as described above.

Repeat Rows 1-8 for desired length.