This video knitting tutorial will help you learn how to knit the check stitch. This stitch creates a series of checks in a diagonal pattern. The check stitch would be great to for adding texture to large or small projects such as, afghans, book covers or cowls!
Materials Used in this Tutorial
Bare Naked Wools
Breakfast Blend is a delicious, 3-ply pairing of soft, combed merino and alpaca yarn, which knits up into a luxurious, velvety fabric. The alpaca contributes a silky hand while the merino keeps the yarn bouncy and light; the resulting fabric has a warm density and soft halo without weight, perfect for garments, accessories, or blankets.
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TECHNIQUES USED IN THIS STITCH:
Skill: Easy
Cast On: Multiples of 4 + 2
Pattern Instructions
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Row 1
K2, *p2, k2; rep from * to end.
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Row 2
P2, * k2, p2; rep from * to end.
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Row 3
K2, *p2, k2; rep from * to end.
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Row 4
P2, * k2, p2; rep from * to end.
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Row 5
P2, * k2, p2; rep from * to end.
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Row 6
K2, *p2, k2; rep from * to end.
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Row 7
P2, * k2, p2; rep from * to end.
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Row 8
K2, *p2, k2; rep from * to end.
Repeat rows 1-8 until you have reached your desired length.
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Swatch Photos
Example of the Check Stitch (Click for Larger)
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Love that stitch…and that yarn/color is YUMMY! Love your videos!!!
Ros
Written istructions should read, at the end, repeat rows 1-8 not 1-6!
See, I am paying attention.
What needles are you using. Look lovely and tapered.
Johnny Vasquez
Thank you. The instructions have been updated.
The needles are square needles by Kollage.