July ’18 stitch of the month: Linen Stitch

YOU WILL NEED

This stitch pattern creates a dense textured fabric so it is advised to use needles one size larger than the yarn recommends.

ABBREVIATIONS

k = knit; p = purl; pw = purlwise; rep = repeat; RSF = right side facing; sl = slip; st(s) = stitch(es); yb = yarn back; yfd = yarn forward

Cast on an even number of stitches:

1^st row: RSF, using colour A, k1, *yfd, sl1pw, yb, k1, rep from * to last st, k1.

2^nd row: Using colour A, P1, *yb, sl1pw, yfd, p1, rep from * to last st, p1.

3^rd row: Using colour B, as 1^st row.

4^th row: Using colour B, as 2^nd row.

Rep these 4 rows.