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Check Stitch

About this Stitch Pattern


This 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!

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Stitch Pattern Details


Skill Level

Easy

Row Count

8

Stitch Repeat

Multiples of 4 + 2

Stitch Pattern Instructions


Cast On: Multiples of 4 + 2

    • Row 1: K2, *p2, k2; rep from * to end.
    • Row 2: P2, * k2, p2; rep from * to end.
    • Row 3: K2, *p2, k2; rep from * to end.
    • Row 4: P2, * k2, p2; rep from * to end.
    • Row 5: P2, * k2, p2; rep from * to end.
    • Row 6: K2, *p2, k2; rep from * to end.
    • Row 7: P2, * k2, p2; rep from * to end.
    • Row 8: K2, *p2, k2; rep from * to end.

Repeat rows 1-8 until you have reached your desired length.

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3 thoughts on “Check Stitch

  1. Ros says:

    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 says:

      Thank you. The instructions have been updated.

      The needles are square needles by Kollage.

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