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Vertical Dash Stitch

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Vertical Dash Stitch

Vertical Dash Stitch worked over 19 stitches.

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Definition:

Works on multiples of 6 plus 1 stitches.

Row 1: Purl 3, knit 1, *purl 5, knit 1. Repeat from * to last 3 stitches, purl 3.

Row 2: Knit 3, purl 1, *knit 5, purl 1. Repeat from * to last 3 stitches, knit 3.

Row 3: Repeat row 1.

Row 4: Repeat row 2.

Row 5: Knit 1, *purl 5, knit 1. Repeat from * to end.

Row 6: Purl 1, *knit 5, purl 1. Repeat from * to end.

Row 7: Repeat row 5.

Row 8: Repeat row 6.

Repeat these rows for pattern.

Also Known As: Caterpillar Stitch.

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