Knitting pattern "Chains." A simple, 3D pattern for hats, sweaters, cardigans, etc.
A beautiful, three-dimensional "Chains" pattern. Perfect for knitting a hat, sweater, or cardigan. This simple and easy-to-make pattern is recommended even for beginners.
The pattern repeat is 8 stitches wide and 6 rows high.
Instructions for knitting the pattern using turning rows:
Cast stitches in multiples of 8 + 2 stitches for symmetry + 2 edge stitches.
Repeat from *
Row 1 (front): 1 edge stitch, * 2 pst, 6 knit stitches, * 2 pst, 1 edge stitch.
Rows 2, 4, 6 (purl): as shown - 1 edge stitch, * 2 knit stitches, 6 pst, * 2 knit stitches, edge stitch.
Row 3: Edge stitch, * 2 ps, slip 1 stitch onto a spare needle in front of work, knit 2 stitches, knit 1 stitch from the spare needle, slip 2 stitches onto a spare needle behind work, knit 1 stitch, knit 2 stitches from the spare needle, * 2 ps, edge stitch.
Row 5: Edge stitch, * 2 ps, slip 2 stitches onto a spare needle behind work, knit 1 stitch, knit 2 stitches from the spare needle, slip 1 stitch onto a spare needle in front of work, knit 2 stitches, knit 1 stitch from the spare needle, * 2 ps, edge stitch.
Repeat pattern from rows 1 to 6.
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Pattern knitting instructions in the round:
Rows 1, 2, 4, 6: * 2 ps, 6 knits *
Row 3: * 2 ps, slip 1 stitch onto a spare needle in front of work, 2 knits, knit 1 stitch from the spare needle, slip 2 stitches onto a spare needle behind work, 1 knit, knit 2 stitches from the spare needle *
Row 5: * 2 ps, slip 2 stitches onto a spare needle behind work, 1 knit, knit 2 stitches from the spare needle, slip 1 stitch onto a spare needle in front of work, 2 knits, knit 1 stitch from the spare needle *
Then repeat from Rows 1 to 6.