This video knitting tutorial will help you learn how to knit the roman stripe stitch. This a charming reversible lace that is very easy to work. The roman stripe stitch would make lovely shawls, stoles, baby blankets or light throws.
Skill: Intermediate
Cast On: Multiples of 2
For this pattern you will need to know the following techniques:
Knit – k
Purl – p
Yarn Over – yo
Knit Two Together – k2tog
Pattern Instructions:
Note: This pattern is completely reversible
Row 1: K1, *yo, k1; rep from * to last st, k1
Row 2: K1, purl to last st, k1
Row 3: K1, *k2tog; rep from * to last st, k1
Row 4 & 5: K1, *yo, k2tog; rep from * to last st, k1
Row 6 & 7: Knit
Repeat row 1 – 7 until you have reached your desired length.
After a few repeats your pattern should look like this:
Example of the Roman Stripe Stitch Right Side (click for larger)
Example of the Roman Stripe Stitch Wrong Side (click for larger)
cathtwohill
Love the site…the instruction is clear, and I appreciate the right side and wrong side pictures. I’d suggest you also include a picture that is a little wider and includes more rows and stitches to give a better idea of how the pattern works out over a larger swath of fabric.
Otherwise, thanks so much for sharing your expertise.