Free Diagonal Cross Stitch Knitting Pattern that is quite pretty from both sides!
Abbreviations:
k = knit
p = purl
yo = yarn over
Cast on multiples of 4 + 2
Row 1: *k1, p1; rep from * to end
Row 2: *k1, p1; rep from * to end
Row 3: *yo, k1, p1, k1, pass yo over the last 3 stitches, p1; rep from * to last 2 sts, k1, p1
Row 4: *k1, p1; rep from * to end
Row 5: k1, p1, * yo, k1, p1, k1, pass yo over the last 3 stitches, p1; rep from * to end
Row 6: *k1, p1; rep from * to end
NOTE: Rows 3 to 6 form the pattern and are repeated throughout.