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Barred Stripes Stitch
About This Stitch Pattern
The barred stripes is a simple and easy mosaic colorwork stitch that creates rows of horizontal, textured stripes. This stitch would be great for afghans, coffee cozies, and phone cases!
[Video] Stitch Pattern Tutorial
https://youtu.be/8NvxoQ5N9lAVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: How to Knit the Barred Stripes Stitch | Knitting Stitch Pattern | English Style (https://youtu.be/8NvxoQ5N9lA)
Techniques Used in this Stitch
- K”]Knit Stitch
- P”]Purl Stitch
- Sl”]Slip Stitch
- WYIF”]With Yarn In Front
- P”]Purl Stitch
Stitch Pattern Details
Skill Level
Easy
Row Repeat
4
Stitch Repeat
Multiple of 4 sts +2
Stitch Pattern Instructions
Cast On: Multiple of 4 sts + 2
- NOTE: Cast on with color A and purl one row.
- Row 1 (Right Side): Color B: K1, *sl 2 wyif, k2; rep from *, end k1.
- Row 2: K1, *p2, sl 2 wyif; rep from *, end k1
- Row 3: Color A: K3, *sl 2 wyif, k2; rep from * to last 3 sts, sl 2 wyif, k1.
- Row 4: K1, *sl 2 wyif, p2; rep from *, end k1
Repeat rows 1-4 until you have reached your desired length.
Stitch Pattern Swatch Photos
