Tiles II is another easy knitting stitch with rows of reverse stockinette tiles. The beautiful detailing is created by embellished 2-stitch stockinette ribs. See also Tiles I.

Difficulty level: Easy

Instructions

You need a stitch number multiple of 9 + 2 edge stitches. Repeat the pattern between the arrows as many times as you like.

Work right side rows (1, 3, etc.) from right to left, as shown in the chart. Work the stitches on the wrong side as they appear.

Symbol Key

- edge stitch

- knit 1

- purl 1

Traditional Instructions

Row 1: edge st, * p1, k7, p1; repeat from * to last st, edge st
Row 2: edge st, * k1, p7, k1; repeat from * to last st, edge st
Row: 3, 5, 7, 9: edge st, * k1, p7, k1; repeat from * to last st, edge st
Row: 4, 6, 8, 10: edge st, * p1, k7, p1; repeat from * to last st, edge st

Repeat rows 1 through 10.