Roman Stripe

Sample knit with Sapphires-n-Purls Bamboo Shine on US Size 6 ChiaoGoo Blue Flower Needles

Even number of stitches

Row 1: k1 *yo, k1; repeat from * to last st, k1

Row 2: k1, p to end, k1

Row 3: k1 *k2tog; repeat from * to last st, k1

Rows 4-5: k1 *yo, k2tog; repeat from * to last st, k1

Rows 6-7: k

Working all 7 rows of the pattern makes a reversible fabric.  If you want a fabric with a right and wrong side, omit Row 7 and begin the pattern again after the sixth row.

Happy Knitting!

Twilled Stripe Stitch

Sample knit with Malabrigo Worsted on Deborah Norville US #10 needles

This has to be one of my favorite new stitches!  I love the look of this one, and it is so easy too.

Multiple of 7 + 2

LT = Left Twist - skip next stitch on left needle, knit into the back loop of second stitch, leaving stitch on needle.  Then slip first stitch purlwise, and drop second stitch from left needle.

Row 1 and all WS Rows:  k2 *p5, k2
Row 2: p2 *LT, k3, p2
Row 4: p2 *k1, LT, k2, p2
Row 6: p2 *k2, LT, k1, p2
Row 8: p2 *k3, LT, p2

Repeat these 8 rows for the pattern.  Happy Knitting!