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This video will help you learn how to knit the make knot stitch. This pattern creates a twisted knot that results in a tight but interesting textured fabric. It’s great for scarves and blankets or even sweaters.

Skill: Intermediate

Step 1: Insert your working needle into the next three stitches on your main needle, purl wise.

Step 2: Wrap your working yarn around your working needle and purl the three stitches together.

Step 3: Yarn over around your working needle.

Step 4: Insert your working needle into the next three stitches on your main needle, purl wise again.

Step 5: Wrap your working yarn around your working needle and purl the three stitches together, again.

Step 6: Slip all the stitches off the main needle.

Example of the Make Knot used in the Diagonal Knot Stitch