Sliding Block Stitch

About this Stitch Pattern


The sliding block stitch is a mosaic colorwork pattern that consists of columns of horizontal bars, shifting from side to side. Like all mosaic knitting patterns, this optical illusion is achieved through strategically placed slip stitches. It makes for an incredibly easy to knit colorwork pattern that looks more complicated than it is.

Use this stitch pattern in everything from scarves to blankets to hats.

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Techniques Used In This Stitch Pattern


K
Knit Stitch
P
Purl Stitch
wyib
With Yarn in Back – Hold the working yarn in back of the work, as to knit
wyif
With Yarn in Front – Hold the working yarn in front of the work, as to purl

Stitch Pattern Details


Skill Level

Intermediate

Row Count

8

Stitch Repeat

Multiple of 6 stitches +3

Stitch Pattern Instructions


Cast On: Cast On with Color A Multiple of 6 sts + 3

  • Prep Row – Color A: Knit.
  • Row 1 (RS): Color B – *k5, sl 1 wyib; rep from *, end k3.
  • Row 2: Color A – P3, *sl 1 wyif, p5; rep from *.
  • Row 3: K1, *sl 1 wyib, k5; rep from *, end sl 1 k1.
  • Row 4: K1, *sl 1 wyif, k5; rep from *, end sl 1, k1.
  • Row 5: Color B – K3, *sl 1 wyib, k5; rep from *.
  • Row 6: *P5, sl 1 wyif; rep from *, end p3.
  • Row 7: Color A – K1, *sl 1 wyib, k5; rep from *, end sl 1 k1.
  • Row 8: K1, *sl 1 wyif, k5; rep from *, end sl 1, k1.

Repeat rows 1-8 until you have reached your desired length.

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