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Russian Stitch
About This Stitch Pattern
The Russian stitch is a mosaic colorwork pattern. It creates a fabric of zig zagging columns of contrasting color. Using only one color at a time and slipped stitches, this bold graphic design is easy to make. A great way for beginner colorwork knitters to experiment. This geometric pattern will look amazing in large projects like scarves, blankets, and pillows.
[Video] Stitch Pattern Tutorial
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kOSGfIgHx7MVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: How to Knit the Russian Stitch | Knitting Stitch Pattern | English Style (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kOSGfIgHx7M)
Techniques Used in this Stitch
- K”]Knit Stitch
- P”]Purl Stitch
- SL”]Slip Stitch
- P”]Purl Stitch
Stitch Pattern Details
Skill Level
Easy
Row Repeat
8
Stitch Repeat
Multiple of 5 sts + 1
Stitch Pattern Instructions
Cast On: Multiple of 5 sts + 1
Note: Cast on with Color A and knit one row.
- Row 1 (Right Side – Color B): *K4, sl 1 wyib; rep from *, end k1.
- Row 2 (Color B): P1, *sl 1 wyif, p4; rep from *.
- Row 3 (Color A): K5, *sl 1 wyib, k4; rep from *, end k1.
- Row 4 (Color A): K5, sl 1 wyif, k4; rep from *, end k1.
- Row 5 (Color B): K1, *sl 1 wyib, k4; rep from *
- Row 6 (Color B): *P4, sl 1 wyif; rep from *, end p1.
- Row 7 (Color A): K5, *sl 1 wyib, k4; rep from *, end k1.
- Row 8 (Color A): K5, sl 1 wyif, k4; rep from *, end k1.
Repeat rows 1-8 until you have reached your desired length.
Stitch Pattern Swatch Photos
