How to Knit the Portcullis Stitch
This video knitting tutorial will help you learn how to knit the portcullis stitch. The portcullis stitch creates an interesting symmetrical ribbed pattern. The portcullis stitch would be great for blankets, hats, and cowls!
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.
A Pair of Knitting Needles
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TECHNIQUES USED IN THIS STITCH:
Knit Stitch – K
Purl-P
Yarn Over-yo
Knit 2 Together-k2tog
Slip Slip Knit-ssk
Pass Slipped Stitch Over-psso
Skill: Easy
Cast On:Multiple of 4 sts + 2 st.
Pattern Instructions
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Row 1
(Wrong Side): Purl.
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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 and 2 until you have reached your desired length.
Like This Stitch?
Check out The Harmony Guides: Knit & Purl for more great stitches just like the ones on this site!
Swatch Photos
Example of the Portcullis Stitch. Right Side (Click for Larger Image)
Example of the Portcullis Stitch. Wrong Side (Click for Larger Image)
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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.