This video knitting tutorial will help you learn how to knit the lazy links stitch. The lazy links stitch creates a dense but delicate pattern with lots of texture. The lazy links stitch would be great for afghans, scarves, and hats!
Materials Used in this Tutorial
Mountain Meadow Wool
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A Pair of Knitting Needles
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TECHNIQUES USED IN THIS STITCH:
Cluster 6- k2, p2, k2 from left hand needle, slip these 6 sts onto a cable needle. Wrap yarn twice counterclockwise round these 6 sts. Slip sts back onto right hand needle.
Skill: Intermediate
Cast On:Multiple of 8 sts + 10.
Pattern Instructions
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Row 1
(Right Side): p2, *k2, p2; rep from * to end.
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Row 2
k2, *p2, k2; rep from * to end.
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Row 3
p2, *cluster 6, p2; rep from * to end.
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Row 4
k2, *p2, k2; rep from * to end.
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Row 5
p2, *k2, p2; rep from * to end.
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Row 6
k2, *p2, k2; rep from * to end.
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Row 7
p2, k2, p2, *cluster 6, p2; rep from * to last 4 sts, k2, p2.
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Row 8
k2, *p2, k2; rep from * to end.
Repeat rows 1-8 until you have reached your desired length.
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Swatch Photos
Example of the Lazy Links Stitch. Right Side (Click for Larger Image)
Example of the Lazy Links Stitch. Wrong Side (Click for Larger Image)
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