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Knit and Purl: The Foundation of Knitted Fabric
The vast world of knitting, with its seemingly endless variety of textures and designs, rests upon the remarkably simple foundation of just two stitches: the knit stitch (K) and the purl stitch (P). These two stitches, individually and in combination, are the alpha and omega, the essential building blocks, of all knitted stitch patterns (Refer to page 8 for visual examples). Everything from the simplest garter stitch to the most complex cable designs originates from these two fundamental actions.
Understanding the Simplicity and Power of Combination:
While each stitch is straightforward on its own, the real magic of knitting happens in their interaction. It’s the precise arrangement and repetition of knit and purl stitches that create the astonishing array of fabrics. This is akin to how letters combine to make words, sentences, and paragraphs. Think of them as two musical notes which, with varied and clever combinations create countless musical patterns, the knitting patterns!
Free Chevron Seed Stitch Knitting Pattern. Cast on Multiple of 8 stitches. Row 1 (RS): *p1, k3; rep from* Row 2: *k1, p5, k1, p1; rep from* Row 3: *k2, p1, k3, p1, k1; rep from* Row 4: *p2, k1, p1, k1, p3; rep from*
Free caterpillar knitting stitch pattern. Abbreviations: k= knit p= purl rs= right side of work Cast on multiple of 6 + 1 Plus 1 edge stitch on each side. Row 1: (rs) k1 (edge stitch mentioned above), * k1, p5 *; rep. from * to last 2 sts, k1. …
Light and Dark Diamonds Knitting Stitch pattern. Cast on multiples of 12 Row 1: p6, k6 Row 2 and all even rows: Knit or purl stitches as presented Row 3: p5, k1, p1, k5 Row 5: p4, k1, p1, k1, p1, k4 Row 7: p3, …
Free Horizontal Diagonal Lines Relief Knitting Pattern. An easy free knitting stitch using just knit and purl stitches with a wonderful diagonal striped relief texture. A great knitting stitch to use on scarves, hats, sweaters and more, their are no limits! Here I have used this …
Second variation of a Pyramid stitch knitting pattern. Cast on multiples of 8 1st Row: p1 *k7, p1, * rep. from * to * 2nd Row: and all even rows, work stitch as you see it on this side so K a k. 3rd Row: p2 …
Free Diamond Brocade Stitch Knitting Pattern: Cast on multiple of 8 plus 1 1st Row: p1, * k7, p1, rep. from * to end of row 2nd Row: p1, k1, * p5, k1, p1, k1, rep. from * to last 7 sts, p5, k1, p1 3rd Row: k2, …
Free Double Seed Stitch Knitting Pattern Cast on a number divisible by 4 1st and 2nd rows: * k2, p2; rep. from * to end. 3rd and 4th rows: * p2, k2; rep. from * to end. Repeat rows 1-4
Free Stacked Blocks Knitting Pattern Cast on Multiple of 10 stitches 1st row: *k1, p1; rep. from * to end 2nd row : p1, k1, p1, * k2, p2, (k1, p1) x3; rep. from * ending with k1, p1, k1 3rd row: k1, p1, * k3, p3, (k1, p1) x …
