Hi knitters!
Today we are going to learn another new stitch, the Ribboned Stockinette Stitch, which is a particularly small horizontal stitch that crosses the other stitches from one side. Although it is not a reversible stitch, there are people that like the purling effect of this stitch, and use it on the other side.
To make this stitch, cast on a number of stitches that is a multiple of 2 stitches + 2 stitches on the edge (one stitch on each side). Always knit the stitches on the edge.
Row 1: Knit one stitch * pass the next stitch without knitting with the strand of yarn in the front, bring the strand of yarn to the back, knit one stitch*. Repeat * to * for the rest of the row and knit the last stitch.
Row 2 and all of the evens: knit one stitch, purl all stitches until only one stitch is left, knit the last stitch.
Row 3: Knit one stitch, *knit one stitch, pass the next stitch without knitting with the strand of yarn in the front, bring the strand of yarn to the front*. Repeat * to * for the rest of the row until there are only 2 stitches left, knit the last two stitches.
Repeat these four rows until you have the desired size, and there you go!
Click on the video to see how to knit this stitch step by step.
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This stitch is knit super fast once you get the hang of it. And you, on which side will you leave it, knit or purl? Don´t forget to share your projects with us in Instagram with the hastag #weareknitters.
In this post we have used 100% Peruvian Wool in bubblegum and 15mm Beechwood knitting needles.