Slipped stitches form a regular pattern of diagonals and dimples. Easy to remember free slip stitch knitting pattern that helps to create a lovely textured fabric that is quite dense, making for a great kit stitch for warm garments!
A look at how this pretty slip stitch knitting stitch from the wrong side of the work.
Abbreviations:
K = knit
p = purl
st = stitch
wyab = with yarn at back
Free Knitting Stitch – Quilted Stitch
Cast on Multiples of 4 sts plus 1.
Row 1 (wrong side): k1, *p1, k1* to end.
Row 2: P1, * slip 1 knitwise wyab, k in front and back of next st, k1, pass slipped st over last 3 sts, p1; repeat from * to end.
Row 3: k1, *p1, k1* to end.
Row 4: P1, k1, p1, * slip 1 knitwise wyab, k in front and back of next st, k1, pass slipped st over last 3 sts, p1; repeat from * to last 2 sts, k1, p1.
Repeat 1st to 4th rows for pattern.
Love the quilted cross stitch. How are decreases worked to maintain the pattern?