How To Knit Linen Stitch

On today’s Saturday Stitches we will show you how to knit Linen stitch.

Here, we’re working over an uneven number of stitches. One side of the pattern creates a woven effect and the other side looks like moss stitch. Like the sound of it? Then read on, or click the image below to watch our video tutorial.

TOP TIP FOR LINEN STITCH

For this pattern you will need to work your slip stitches purl-wise. It’s easy to confuse this step so just check the image below to see how your needles should look. Easy peasy!

ROW 1:

• With the yarn at the back of your work, slip the first stitch purl-wise.
• Knit the next stitch in the regular way.
• *Bring the yarn to the front of your work, between the 2 needles, and slip the next stitch purl-wise.
• Return the yarn to the back by bringing it between the 2 needles, knit the next stitch.*
• Repeat the steps inside the stars until you have 1 stitch left of your row, knit this last stitch.

ROW 2:

• Begin your 2nd row with the yarn at the front, slip the first stitch purl-wise.
• *Take the yarn to the back, slip the next stitch purl-wise.
• Bring the yarn to the front, purl the next stitch.*
• Repeat the steps inside the stars until you have 1 stitch left, purl this stitch.

Repeat these 2 rows to form the pattern.

So there you have it, you can now knit linen stitch! This stitch is great for giving garments and accessories a contemporary twist, just click on the images below to start your next WATG linen stitch project!

 

Today we have used one of the newest additions to our Crazy Sexy Wool family – Emerald Green. Check out our full range here.