This is part three of my knit along pattern. You can find part 1 here and part 2 here. You can also purchase a complete PDF pattern on my Etsy shop here.
Step 5 - Reverse Stocking Stitch
Reverse stocking stitch is, as it sounds, the reverse of the stitching stitch that we used earlier in the blanket. By reversing the order of the knit and purl rows we show the reverse, more textured side to the right side of the blanket.
As with stocking stitch this stitch will give a smooth and stretchy fabric which is liable to roll at the edges so a border is a must with flat pieces.
To work your reverse stocking stitch stripe work the following rows:
Row 1: K10, purl to the last ten stitches, K10
Row 2: Knit all stitches.
Repeat these two rows until your stripe measures 5” (13cm) finishing on an even row with an odd row facing for your next.
Step 6 - Double Moss Stitch
The Double Moss stitch is similar to Moss Stitch, this stitch is worked over multiples of two stitches ans two rows of alternating knit and purl stitches. The double moss stitch is soft and textured and reversible making it a great stitch for blankets and scarves.
To make your Double Moss stitch stripe work the following four rows:
Row 1: K10, ^ K2, P2, repeat from ^ to the last 12 stitches, K12
Row 2: K10, ^ P2, K2, repeat from ^ to the last 12 stitches, P2, K10
Row 3: K10, ^ P2, K2, repeat from ^ to the last 12 stitches, P2, K10
Row 4: K10, ^ K2, P2, repeat from ^ to the last 12 stitches, K12
Repeat these four rows until your stripe measures 5” (13cm) ending on an even row with a wrong side row facing for your next row.