Knit & Purl Stitch Pattern

This stitch pattern is perfect for scarves, cowls, snoods and blankets, as it looks great on both right and wrong side. Use it on a hat, sweater or cardigan to add a bit of optical interest to the overall look.

Knit and Purl Knitting Stitch Pattern
Right Side of the Work
Knit and Purl Knitting Stitch Pattern
Wrong Side of the Work

MATERIALS USED TO MAKE THE SWATCH

Yarn –  Knitca Superwash 100% superwash merino wool yarn in Teal colour

Needles – 4 mm (US6)

INSTRUCTIONS

Cast on an multiple of 4 stitches. Add 2 selvage stitches if you want to make a nice-looking edge.

Row 1 (right side) : [k2, p2], repeat brackets to end
Row 2 (wrong side) : [k1, p2, k1], repeat brackets to end
Row 3 (right side) : [p2, k2], repeat brackets to end
Row 4 (wrong side) : [p1, k2, p1], repeat brackets to end

Repeat rows 1-4 as necessary for completing your project.

All abbreviations are explained in the Key to Chart.

You can also work according to the chart below. Pattern repeat is marked by red frame.

Note: the chart depicts stitches in right side rows from right to left (that is, your first stitch in right side row will be the first stitch on the right of the chart) and stitches in wrong side rows from left to right (that is, your first stitch in wrong side row will be the first stitch on the left of the chart). To make this concept easier the number of each row is shown at the beginning of row (number 1 is on the right side of the chart and number 2 is on the left side). Ignore this note if you knit in the round and start all your rows from the right of the chart.