Work this stitch over a multiple of 6 stitches, plus 5
Pattern Note: To gather stitches: Slip the right needle under the 3 strands, from bottom to top so that you are in position to knit the next on the left needle. Knit the next stitch, pulling it under the slipped stitches.
Row 1: Knit all stitches (This is the right side of the fabric)
Row 2: P1 *With yarn held in front, slip 3 stitches purlwise, P3* Repeat from *, end row with P1
Row 3: K1 *With yarn held in back, slip 3 stitches purlwise, K3* Repeat from *, end row with K1
Row 4: Repeat Row 2
Row 5: Knit
Row 6: Purl
Row 7: Knit
Row 8: P2 *Gather stitches, P5* Repeat from *, end row with P2
Row 9: Knit
Row 10: P1 *P3, Slip 3 with yarn in front* Repeat from *, end row with P4
Row 11: K4 *Slip 3 with yarn in back, K3* Repeat from *, end row with K1
Row 12: Repeat Row 10
Row 13: Knit
Row 14: Purl
Row 15: Knit
Row 16: P5 *Gather stitches, P5* Repeat from *
Want to knit this stitch in the round? Here's how:
When you gather the stitches, you will be purling the stitch instead of knitting it. I found a crochet hook helpful with this step, otherwise it is next to impossible!
Cast on a multiple of 6
Round 1: K
Rounds 2, 3 and 4: *Slip 3 wyib, K3*
Rounds 5, 6, and 7: K
Round 8: *Gather sts, K5*
Round 9: K
Rounds 10, 11 and 12: *K3, Sl 3 wyib*
Rounds 13, 14, and 15: K
Round 16: *K5, Gather sts*
Repeat these 16 Rows for pattern. As always, if you learn by seeing, below is a video. The video demonstrates the slip stitch rows, and the gather rows. The knit/purl rows are not included for the sake of brevity. Also is a brief video for this done in the round, to show the slipping and gathering of stitches. Enjoy!
