How to Knit the Diagonal Scallop Stitch

Materials Used in this Tutorial

Valley Yarns Northampton

Sourced the softest wool WEBS could find and dyed in a beautiful collection of solid colors and heathered shades. It is a dream to felt and soft enough for cozy garments. Valley Yarns Northampton also has a whopping 247 yards per skein. It is beautiful and economical. Made in Peru.

TECHNIQUES USED IN THIS STITCH:

Knit Stitch – K
Purl-P

Skill: Easy
Cast On:Multiple of 4 sts + 2 st.

Pattern Instructions

1. Row 1

   (Wrong Side): Purl.

2. 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.

3. Row 3

   Purl.

4. 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.

Swatch Photos

Example of the Diagonal Scallop Stitch Right Side (Click for Larger)

Example of the Diagonal Scallop Stitch Wrong Side (Click for Larger)