Stitch Description
This stitch is more complicated than it appears. Using only two rows it manages to create an intricate, almost woven style fabric that looks quite unique. The portcullis stitch is easy to mess up, so pay close attention to what you are doing.
Looks great in blankets, scarves, and hats.
Abbreviations
- K
- Knit
- P
- Purl
- YO
- Yarn Over
- k2tog
- Knit Two Together
- SSK
- Slip Slip Knit
- PSSO
- Pass Slipped Stitch Over
Stitch Details
Stitch Characteristics
Pattern Instructions
Cast On: Multiples of 4 + 2
- Row 1 (Wrong Side): Purl
- Row 2: K2tog, *(k1, yo, k1) in the same st, sl 1-k2tog-psso; rep from *, end (k1, yo, k1) in the same stitch, ssk
Repeat rows 1 – 2 until you have reached your desired length.
Swatch Photos
Example of the Portcullis Stitch. Right Side (Click for Larger Image)
Example of the Portcullis Stitch. Wrong Side (Click for Larger Image)
It would be helpful if you gave ideas for using stitches.
We do, in the written description on every stitch post.
Is there any way we can print out the instructions for the stitches?
Betty
for now, copy and paste. we’ll have a better print function with the next update of the site.