Louise Knits

I thought i would start posting knitting stitches for beginners. Today its the Basket Weave Stitch. This is a combination of knit and purl - very easy and very effective. The amount of stitches used has to be a multiple of 8 + 5 Row 1:(RS) k Row 2: k5, *p3, k5; rep from * Row 3: p5, *k3, p5; rep from * Row 4: Rep Row 2 Row 5: k Row 6: k1, *p3, k5; rep from *; end p3, k1 Row 7: p1, *k3, p5; rep from *; end k3, p1 Row 8: Rep Row 6 Abbreviations: RS - right side P - purl K- knit rep - repeat Now heres a good TIP! Slip the first stitch of every row regardless of what your pattern says. This is how to knit a nice, finished edge on both sides of your work, instead of that bumpy edge you would normally get.

This stitch was kindly submitted by Marilyn of  Marelle  . Chevron Lace Stitch from Mon Tricot Knitting Dictionary (1963) knit in "Aran" worsted weight. Multiple of 6 stitches. Row 1: *K1, yo, K2, K2tog, K1; rep from * Rows 2 & 4: Purl Row 3: *K1, K2tog, K2, yo, K1; rep from Abbreviations: yo - yarn over K - knit tog - together

Mixing Stitches and Colours can make a great design. I got this pattern from an old Filatura Di Crosa pattern book (all in Italian!) It was such fun to make! Front Back Close up of the stitches used

This is a useful stitch if you want a reversible pattern. Use a multiple of 9 stitches Row 1 (RS): k4, *p1, k8; rep from * to last 5 sts, p1, k4 Row 2: p3, *k3, p6; rep from * to last 6 sts, k3, p3 Row 3: k2, *p5, k4; rep from * to last 7 sts, p5, k2 Row 4: p1, *k7, p2; rep from * to last 8 sts, k7, p1 Row 5: P Row 6: Rep Row 4 Row 7: Rep Row 3 Row 8: Rep Row 2

I am always on the look out for new knitting patterns so here is a list of some of the sites i came across that have FREE patterns! Knitting pattern central Knitting on the net Craft town Vintage knitting patterns Little Cotton Rabbits There are lots more but these are my favourites. If the patterns are not for commercial use please respect the owners wishes!