How to Knit the Wicker Stitch
Stitch Description
This video knitting tutorial will help you learn how to knit the wicker stitch. This stitch creates a dense but delicate criss cross pattern with lots of texture. The wicker stitch would be great for gloves, scarves, and hats!
Video Tutorial
Abbreviations
- K
- Knit Stitch
- P
- Purl Stitch
- RC
- Right Cross
- LC
- Left Cross
Stitch Details
Stitch Characteristics
Pattern Instructions
Cast On:Multiple of 13 sts + 4.
- Row 1: p4, *k1, work left cross on 2 sts as follows: sl 1 to dp needle and hold in front of work, k1, k1 from dp needle, work 3 more left crosses, p4*; rep from * to *.
- Row 2: k4, *p1, work right cross on 2 sts as follows: skip 1, p next st, p skipped st, drop original sts from left needle, work 3 more right crosses, k4*; rep from * to *.
Repeat rows 1 and 2 until you have reached your desired length.
Swatch Photos
Example of the Wicker Stitch. RS
Example of the Wicker Stitch. WS
