Slipped Rib Check

Yarn: O-Wool Classic, color: Thistle

Needles: US7/4.50mm

Gauge: 4.5 sts per inch

Pattern: Slipped Rib Check

Repeat: multiple of 4 sts

Book: Second Treasury

Page: 22

Knit by: Bonnie

Cornflower Pattern

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Yarn: Cascade 220, cream
Needles: US #6/4mm KnitPicks Options
Gauge: 4.5 st/inch after blocking
Pattern: Cornflower Pattern
Stitch Count Repeat: Panel of 18 stitches
Book: A Second Treasury of Knitting Patterns
Page: 31
Knit by: Emilee

Note: This swatch shows three vertical repeats and two horizontal repeats. See a closeup after the jump. Read the rest of this entry »

Bud Stitch

bud stitch

Yarn: Cascade 220, cream
Needles: US #6/4mm KnitPicks Options
Gauge: 4.5 st/inch after blocking
Pattern: Bud Stitch
Stitch Count Repeat: Panel of 12 stitches
Book: A Second Treasury of Knitting Patterns
Page: 31
Knit by: Emilee

Note: This swatch shows three vertical repeats and three horizontal repeats. This is a very textured pattern, see a shot of the texture after the jump. Read the rest of this entry »

Jacquard Stitch

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Yarn: Elann Superwash Bamboo
WPI: 9
Needles: 4mm (US 6)
Gauge: 5.25 sts per inch over pattern, blocked
Pattern: Jacquard Stitch
Stitch Count Repeat: Multiple of 6 sts
Book: A Second Treasury of Knitting Patterns
Page: 23
Comments: The fabric with this stitch is quite firm, much firmer than stockinette. It still stretches width-wise, but not so much in length.

Knit by: SabrinaKnits

Dimple Stitch

Yarn: Patons Classic Wool Merino
Needles: 4.5 mm US size 7
Gauge: 5 stitches= 1 inch
Pattern: Dimple Stitch
Stitch Count Repeat:  Multiple of  6 stitches
Book: A Second Treasury of Knitting Patterns
Page: 25
Comments:  has an attractive wrong side, photo after the break

Knit by: yarnchef

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Slip Stitch Weave 2 Color Variation

Slip Stitch Weave 2 Color Variation by Spunknit

Slip Stitch Weave 2 Color Variation by Spunknit


Yarn: Red Heart Worsted
Needles Size 7 U.S. (4.5mm)
Gauge: 24 sts – 4 inches
Pattern: Slip Stitch Weave 2 Color Variation
Stitch Count Repeat: Odd number of sts
Book: A Second Treasury of Knitting Patterns
Page: 22
Comments: There is an error in the pattern, work rows 1 & 4 with color A, rows 2 & 3 with color B. The tweed effect is very interesting, very easy to do, but looks more complicated. Lays flat.

Knit by: Spunknit

Slip Stitch Weave

Slip Stitch Weave by Spunknit

Slip Stitch Weave by Spunknit


Yarn: Lily Sugar Babies
Needles: Size 7 U.S. (4.5mm)
Gauge: 24 sts – 4 inches
Pattern: Slip Stitch Weave
Stitch Count Repeat: Odd number of sts
Book: A Second Treasury of Knitting Patterns
Page: 22
Comments: Lays flat, easy to do,

Knit by: Spunknit

Jewel Cross-Rib

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Yarn: Knitpicks Wool of the Andes in “Rain”
Needles: 5mm
Gauge: worsted (4.5 sts to the inch)
Pattern: Jewel Cross-Rib
Book: A Second Treasury of Knitting Patterns
Page: 27
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