Stitch Description
Learn to make this beautiful textured stitch pattern. Combining stockinette with a form of slipped stitch, the loops created form diagonal lines along the fabric. It’s a simple technique that looks much harder than it is. The Diagonal Scallop stitch is great for beginners. Perfect for hats, scarves, washcloths, and even sweaters.
Abbreviations
- K
- Knit Stitch
- P
- Purl
- PSSO
- Pass Slip Stitch Over* (Similar technique used but not exactly the same)
Stitch Details
Stitch Characteristics
Pattern Instructions
Cast On: Multiples of 4 + 2
- Row 1 (WS): Purl
- Row 2: K1, *insert needle from behind under the running thread between the st just worked and the next st, thus putting an extra strand on the needle; k2, then pass the extra strand over the 2 knit sts; k2; rep from *, end k1.
- Row 3: Purl
- Row 4: K3, *insert needle from behind under the running thread between the st just worked and the next st, thus putting an extra strand on the needle; k2, then pass the extra strand over the 2 knit sts; k2; rep from *, end k1.
Repeat rows 1 – 4 until you have reached your desired length.