Knitting Ripples:
Ripple Stitch is a lot of fun to knit and becomes a quick project because it's so hard to pout down -- you just want to keep watching those ripples materialize. The stitch adds a nice surprise to a sampler afghan knitting project.
Materials:
- about 100 yards of the worsted weight yarn of your choice (I used Plymouth Encore color 514)
- one pair size 8 US knitting needles
- scissors and yarn needle
Gauge:
16 stitches per 4 inches, or 4 stitches per inch.
Size:
12 by 12 inch block.
Instructions:
- Cast on 46 stitches.
- Work in Ripple Pattern stitch as follows:
Row 1: K6, *P2, K6. Repeat from *.
Row 2: K1, *P4, K4. Repeat from * to last 5 sts, P4, K1.
Row 3: P2, *K2, P2. Repeat from *.
Row 4: P1, *K4, P4. Repeat from * to last 5 sts, K4, P1.
Row 5: K2, *P2, K6. Repeat from * to last 4 sts, P2, K2.
Row 6: P6, *K2, P6. Repeat from *.
Row 7: P1, *K4, P4. Repeat from * to last 5 sts, K4, P1.
Row 8: K2, *P2, K2. Repeat from *.
Row 9: K1, *P4, K4. Repeat from * to last 5 sts, P4, K1.
Row 10: P2, *K2, P6. Repeat from * to last 4 sts, K2, P2.
- Work until piece measures 12 inches.
- Bind off and weave in ends.
