How to Knit the Fascine Braid Stitch

This video knitting tutorial will help you learn how to knit the fascine braid stitch. This stitch creates a braided cable pattern. The fascine braid stitch would be great for sweaters, cowls, and baby coats!

Materials Used in this Tutorial

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A pair of knitting needles

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TECHNIQUES USED IN THIS STITCH:

Knit Stitch – K
Purl – P
Yarn Over-yo
Slip Stitch- sl st
With Yarn In Back (wyib)- Used with slip stitches, the yarn is carried across behind the stitch, on the side of the stitch that is away from the knitter. Whether it is a right or wrong side makes no difference.

Skill: Easy
Cast On:Multiples of 8 sts + 4.

Pattern Instructions

Row 1

(Wrong Side): K4, *p4, k4; rep from *.
Row 2

P4, *(sl 1 wyib, k1, yo, pass sl st over the knit st and the yo st) twice, p4; rep from *.
Row 3

K4, *p4, k4; rep from *.
Row 4

P4, *k1, sl 1 wyib, k1, yo, pass sl st over the knit st and the yo st, k1, p4; rep from *.

Repeat rows 1-4 until you have reached your desired length.