Knit Petiole Stitch Pattern

Knitting materials and tools:

<> DPN 4 mm (US 6 / UK 8)

<> Loops&Threads, Impeccable (4): 100% Acrylic Yarn

 

Common abbreviations of knit stitches:

k – knit

p – purl

st(s) – stitch(es)

sel s – selvage stitch: always slip the first stitch knitwise, work to the last stitch, purl the last stitch

Petiole stitch knitting pattern:

Pay attention that this stitch will not have the same structure if you use cotton yarn.

Use the yarn that holds its shape, is rigid and has elasticity.

Cast on a multiple of 6 sts, plus 2 extra stitches, plus 2 selvage stitches.

Rows 1: sel s, [p2, k4] – repeat till the end, p2, sel s.

Row 2: sel s, [k2, p4] – repeat till the end, k2, sel s.

Row 3: Repeat Row 1.

Row 4: Repeat Row 2.

Row 5: Repeat Row 1.

Row 6: Repeat Row 2.

Row 7: sel s, [k3, p2, k1] – repeat till the end, k2, sel s.

Row 8: sel s, [p3, k2, p1] – repeat till the end, p2, sel s.

Row 9: Repeat Row 7.

Row 10: Repeat Row 8.

Row 11: Repeat Row 7.

Row 12: Repeat Row 8.

Repeat Rows 1-12 to form the pattern.