Stripes and Bars

Sample knit with fingering weight yarn on US size 6 needles

This stitch looks great on both sides, perfect for a scarf or other project where the back will be seen. It also lays flat, but the edges are sloppy so you may want to add a border depending on how you use the stitch. 

Multiple of 3 + 2

Row 1 (RS): p2 *sl 1 wyib, p2
Row 2: k2 * sl 1 wyif, k2
Row 3: knit
Row 4: purl

Repeat these four rows for the pattern. 

Happy Knitting!

Easy Lace

Sample knit with Silky Alpaca Sport (Ocean Cliff) on US Size 4 needles

Multiple of 3 + 2

Row 1 (RS): k2 *yo, k2tog, k1

Row 2: p2 *k1, p2

Row 3: k2 * k2tog, yo, k1

Row 4: p1 *k1, p2; repeat from *, end k1, p3

Repeat these four rows for the pattern.

Happy Knitting!