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    Diamond check

    As seen in Simply Knitting

    Tags

    beginners, geometric, simply stitches, texture

    This textured pattern has a touch of retro style, and it's easy enough for beginners to knit!

    Cast on a multiple of 10 sts. (Try 30 sts.)

    Row 1 (RS) *K5, P5; rep from * to end.

    Row 2 K4,*P5, K5; rep from * to last 6 sts, P5, K1.

    Row 3 P2, *K5, P5; rep from * to last 8 sts, K5, P3.

    Row 4 K2, *P5, K5; rep from * to last 8 sts, P5, K3.

    Row 5 P4, *K5, P5; rep from * to last 6 sts, K5, P1.

    Row 6 *P5, K5; rep from * to end.

    Rep rows 1 to 6 to form pattern.

     

    ABBREVIATIONS

    K knit

    P purl

    rep(s) repeat(s)

    st (s) stitch(es)

    This article first appeared in Simply Knitting magazine, in association with artesano. Our example is knitted in artesano Superwash Merino yarn.

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