2 Color Linen Stitch

Sample knit with fingering weight yarn on US 7 needles

Even number of stitches (Multiple of 2)

Stitches should be slipped purlwise

I recommend using one color to cast on, then the opposite color to begin knitting the pattern.  When binding off, use the opposite color that was used for the last row of the stitch pattern.  Doing this for the cast on/bind off will prevent a chunk of color along the edges.

You can use 2 solid colors, or switch it up by using a solid with a variegated yarn.

COLOR A:
Row 1: *K1, Sl 1 wyif*
Row 2: *P1, Sl 1 wyib*

COLOR B:
Row 1: *K1, Sl 1 wyif*
Row 2: *P1, Sl 1 wyib*

Repeat these four rows for the pattern.

Happy Knitting!

Three Color Linen Stitch

Sample knit with worsted weight yarn, US size 6 needles

Multiple of 2

Cast on using Color A

Row 1 (RS): Color A - *Sl 1 wyif, K1*
Row 2: Color B - *Sl 1 wyib, P1*
Row 3: Color C - Repeat Row 1
Row 4: Color A - Repeat Row 2
Row 5: Color B - Repeat Row 1
Row 6: Color C - Repeat Row 2

Plain Linen Stitch is here

Repeat these six rows for the pattern.  Happy Knitting!

Linen Stitch (aka Fabric Stitch or Sugarplum Stitch)

Sample knit with worsted weight yarn on US Size 6 needles

This stitch makes a tight, dense fabric - on one side.  The other side is like seed stitch.  What a great scarf this stitch would make!  You can use larger needles than called for on your ball band and still get a nice solid fabric.  

This stitch is one of the first stitch patterns I made a video for, and I thought it was time to do a new, clear HD video.  

I have  also seen this stitch called Fabric Stitch or Sugarplum Stitch.  However, this shouldn't be confused with another "Fabric Stitch" you may see, that is worked differently.  Same name, different stitches - it happens often.  Whatever you call it, have fun knitting something with it!

Even number of stitches (Multiple of 2)

Stitches should be slipped purlwise

Row 1: *K1, Sl 1 wyif*
Row 2: *P1, Sl 1 wyib*

Repeat these two rows for the pattern.

Happy Knitting!