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The Indian Cross Stitch
About This Stitch Pattern
The Indian cross stitch creates a delicate fabric made up of rows of criss cross patterns. Using elongated stitches that are crossed, this knitting stitch is a unique blend of lace and cables. The result is looks a bit like waves crashing into each other.
This is a great stitch for blankets, shawls, and market bags.
[Video] Stitch Pattern Tutorial
Techniques Used in this Stitch
- K
- Knit Stitch
- YO
- Yarn Over
- WYIB
- With Yarn In Back
Stitch Pattern Details
Skill Level
Intermediate
Row Repeat
12
Stitch Repeat
8
Stitch Pattern Instructions
Cast On: Multiple of 8 sts
- Row 1:
- Knit.
- Row 2:
- Knit.
- Row 3:
- Knit.
- Row 4:
- Knit.
- Row 5:
- K1, * insert needle into next st and yarning over 4 times around point of needle, then knit that stitch, drawing the 4 wraps through the st; rep from * until last st, k1.
- Row 6:
- *Sl 8 sts wyib, dropping all extra wraps, creating 8 long sts on right-hand needle. Insert left-hand needle into the first 4 of these long sts and pass them over the second 4 long sts. Return all sts to left-hand needle and k the sts in the new order, knitting the second 4 long sts first, and then the original 4 long sts. Rep from * for each group of 8 sts.
- Row 7:
- Knit.
- Row 8:
- Knit.
- Row 9:
- Knit.
- Row 10:
- Knit.
- Row 11:
- K1, * insert needle into next st and wrap working yarn 4 times around point of needle, then knit that stitch, drawing the 4 wraps through the st; rep from * until last st, k1.
- Row 12:
- Sl 4 sts wyib, dropping all extra wraps, cross 2 over 2 as in Row 6 and k these 4; *sl 8, dropping all extra wraps, cross, and knit as in Row 6; rep from * on each group of 8 until the last 4 sts, end by crossing 2 over 2 as in beg of row.
Repeat rows 1-12 until you have reached your desired length.
Stitch Pattern Swatch Photos
