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The Close Check Stitch
About This Stitch Pattern
The close check is a reversible checkered knitting stitch pattern. It consists of small blocks alternating between stockinette and reverse stockinette, giving it a pleasant texture. It’s a relatively easy pattern to knit and its geometric design is well suited to everything from blankets, to pillows, scarves, and washcloths.
[Video] Stitch Pattern Tutorial
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzrqJVg79ucVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: How to Knit the Close Check Pattern | Knitting Stitch Dictionary (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzrqJVg79uc)
Techniques Used in this Stitch
- K”]Knit Stitch
- P”]Purl Stitch
Stitch Pattern Details
Skill Level
Easy
Row Repeat
8
Stitch Repeat
Multiples of 6 + 3
Stitch Pattern Instructions
Cast On: Multiples of 6 + 3
- Row 1: P3, *k3, p3; rep from * to end
- Row 2: K3, *p3, k3; rep from * to end
- Row 3: P3, *k3, p3; rep from * to end
- Row 4: K3, *p3, k3; rep from * to end
- Row 5: K3, *p3, k3; rep from * to end
- Row 6: P3, *k3, p3; rep from * to end
- Row 7: K3, *p3, k3; rep from * to end
- Row 8: P3, *k3, p3; rep from * to end
Repeat rows 1 – 8 until you have reached your desired length.