Italian Chain Ribbing

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For my sample, I used a fingering/sock weight yarn on US size 7 needles

Multiple of 6 + 2

Row 1 (WS): k2 *p4, k2
Row 2: p2 *k2tog, yo twice, ssk, p2
Row 3: k2 *p1, p first yo, p-tbl of second yo, p1, k2
Row 4: p2 *yo, ssk, k2tog, yo, p2

Repeat these four rows for the pattern.  Both the front and back of this stitch is attractive, making it good for scarves or other items where the back will be seen.  You may also want to consider adding an extra stitch or two or a border to neaten up the edges, depending on how you use the stitch.

Happy Knitting!

Rickrack Lace

Sample knit with fingering/sock weight yarn on US 9 needles

Multiple of 3+1 (I misspoke on the video by saying the multiple was 3)

Row 1 (RS): k1 *yo, ssk, k1
Row 2: k1 *yo, p2tog, k1

Repeat these two rows for the pattern.

Happy Knitting!

Fluted Fabric Stitch

Sample was knit with my own yarn on US Size 6 Knitters Pride Dreamz needles

Multiple of 4 + 1

Row 1: (RS) p1 *k1, sl 1 wyif, k1, p1
Row 2: k1, *sl 1 wyib, p1, sl 1 wyib, k1

Repeat these two rows for the pattern.  Even though Row 1 is the 'right' side, this stitch creates a fabric that is equally nice on both sides.  It is hard to see in the video, but there is a little bit of a wave to the fabric that is nice.

Happy Knitting!

Little Shell Stitch

Sample knit with DAZZLE Sock/Sport 100% British Blue Faced Leicester on US Size 4 needles

First let me say that this  yarn is fabulous!  I have 5 skeins of this, and it is going to be used for something special!  This was my first experience with Blue Faced Leicester - I highly recommend it!  It is so soft, so smooshy, and very easy to work with. 

Moving on, this is a delicate, lovely little stitch that is super simple to knit.  The only thing you may pause over is the purl 3 together in the third row.  Don't worry - you can do it!  If you are a tight knitter, work Row 2 a tad loose if you can.  Or, gently wiggle your needle after you have inserted it into the 3 stitches to loosen them up a bit to help you purl them together.  

Cast on a multiple of 7 + 2

Row 1: Knit

Row 2: Purl

Row 3: K2 *YO, P1, P3tog, P1, YO, K2*

Row 4: Purl

Repeat these four rows for the pattern.

Here is the video.  Happy Knitting and Enjoy!