This video knitting tutorial will help you learn how to knit the simple grill pattern. This color work stitch uses slipped stitches to add a little variation to a traditional horizontal color strip pattern. It’s a great stitch if your a beginner with color work and can be used in everything from socks to hats to scarves and blankets.

Skill: Intermediate
Cast On: Multiples of 3 + 3

TECHNIQUES USED IN THIS STITCH:
Knit – k
Purl – p
Slip Stitch – sl

Pattern Instructions:

Row 1 (RS): Using A, knit

Row 2: Using A, purl

Row 3: Using B, k1, sl 1, *k2, sl 1; rep from * to last st, k1

Row 4: p1, sl 1, *p2, sl 1; rep from * to last st, p1

Repeat these 4 rows until you have reached your desired length.

Example of the Simple Grill Pattern Right Side (click for larger)

Example of the Simple Grill Pattern Wrong Side (click for larger)