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The Drop Stitch :: Knitting Stitch #14

By Johnny Vasquez In Knits & Purls

Stitch Description

The Drop Stitch technique uses additional wraps around your working needle while knitting to create elongates stitches. Also called the Elongated Stitch, the effect is an airy and light open fabric with very nice drape. It’s a great way to introduce beginners to lace.

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Abbreviations

K: Knit Stitch

Stitch Details

Skill Level
Beginner

Row Count
Number of Rows: 8

Pattern Repeat
Any number of sts

Stitch Characteristics

Reversible | lace | simple

Pattern Instructions

Cast On: Any number of sts.

Row 1:

Step 1: Take your working needle and insert the tip into the first stitch on your main needle, knit wise.

Step 2: Wrap you working yarn around the knitting needle three (3) times.

Step 3: Pull the wrapped yarn through the stitch on your main needle as you would if knitting.

Repeat Steps 1-3 to the end of the row.

Row 2: Knit all the stitches normally, releasing the wrapped stitches as you go.

Row 3: Knit all sts.

Row 4: Knit all sts.

Row 5: Knit all sts.

Row 6: Knit all sts.

Row 7: Knit all sts.

Row 8: Knit all sts.

Repeat rows 1-8 until desired length.

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About the Author

Johnny Vasquez

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Johnny is the founder of New Stitch a Day and Head Honcho at Knitiversity. Since 2011 he's helped millions of people become Fearless Knitters though his tutorials, patterns, classes, and books. When he's not knitting he likes to play his baritone ukulele, hangout at speakeasy bars, and discuss movies with friends. He currently lives in Estonia with his wife and 3 kids.

2 Comments

bzybee62@gmail.com

Very helpful
Valérie

Well done ! Easy to understand

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