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Ridge Check Stitch

Example of the Ridge Check Mosaic Colorwork Knitting Stitch Pattern

About This Stitch Pattern

The ridge check stitch is a mosaic colorwork stitch. This method utilizes strategically placed slip stitches. By pulling up a stitch of one color over a row with another color, a checkerboard effect is created. It gives the illusion of a more complicated colorwork technique that is actually quite simple to do. Only one color is ever knit at a time, making this a great colorwork stitch for beginners. Use this knitting stitch pattern in everything from blankets, to scarves, to pillows.

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Techniques Used in this Stitch

K”]Knit Stitch
P”]Purl Stitch
sl st”]Slip Stitch

Stitch Pattern Details

Skill Level

Easy

Row Repeat

8

Stitch Repeat

Multiples of 4 + 3

Stitch Pattern Instructions

Cast On: Multiples of 4 + 3

  • [wc_highlight color=”yellow” class=””]Row 1 (WS): With A, Purl[/wc_highlight]
  • [wc_highlight color=”blue” class=””]Row 2: With B, K3, *sl 1 purl wise, k3; rep from * to end.[/wc_highlight]
  • [wc_highlight color=”blue” class=””]Row 3: P3, *sl 1 purl wise, p3; rep from * to end.[/wc_highlight]
  • [wc_highlight color=”blue” class=””]Row 4: K3, *sl 1 purl wise, k3; rep from * to end.[/wc_highlight]
  • [wc_highlight color=”blue” class=””]Row 5: Purl[/wc_highlight]
  • [wc_highlight color=”yellow” class=””]Rows 6, 7 and 8: With A, repeat rows 2 3 and 4.[/wc_highlight]

Repeat these 8 rows until you have reached your desired length.

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