The Whelk Stitch :: Knitting Stitch #78
Stitch Description
The Whelk Stitch is a slip stitch pattern which creates a waffle-like textured fabric. It’s a fantastic choice for men’s wear, as well as washcloths and blankets.
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MARTHA STEWART CRAFTS EXTRA SOFT WOOL BLEND
Make all kinds of wonderful craft projects with the Martha Stewart Extra Soft Wool Blend Yarn. It is a soft, lustrous, silky yarn that is machine washable and ideal for baby clothes, lightweight sweaters, and knit and crochet accessories. The Martha Stewart yarn is available in multiple colors to fit with your design choices. Make gifts for your family or friends with a yarn that feels soft and luxurious.
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Montana Mountain Bocote Double Pointed Knitting Needles
These beautiful knitting needles are made from Bocote wood. This wood comes from Mexico and has a beautiful and unique grain pattern, creating dark swirls against a golden backdrop. Because of this wood’s striking, zebra-like contrasts, these needles are eye-catching. Montana Mountain Knitting Needles hand-makes these excellent tools in Seeley Lake, Montana.
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Pattern Instructions
Cast On: Multiples of 4 + 3
- Row 1 (RS): K3, *sl 1 purlwise, k3; rep from * to end.
- Row 2: K3, *wyif, sl 1 purlwise, wyib, k3; rep from * to end.
- Row 3: K1, *sl 1 purlwise, k3; rep from * to last two sts, sl 1 purlwise, k1.
- Row 4: P1, sl 1 purlwise, *p3, sl 1 purlwise; rep from * to last st, p1.
Repeat rows 1 – 4 until you have reached your desired length.
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I appreciate the way you present stitches: your narrative style and voice quality, the written pattern and the photos of both front and back of the fabric. Thanks. Also, good luck on your move to CA.