Tiles I

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Tiles I - Stitch Sample

Easy knitting stitch with rows of reverse garter and stockinette tiles. The beautiful detailing is created by embellished 2-stitch stockinette ribs. See also Tiles II.

Difficulty level: Easy

Instructions

You need a stitch number multiple of 7 + 7 + 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. Purl all stitches on the wrong side.

Tiles I - Knitting Chart

Symbol Key

- edge stitch

- knit 1

- purl 1

Traditional Instructions

Row 1 & 3: edge st, p1, * k5, p2; repeat from * to last 7 sts, k5, p1, edge st
Row 2 & 4: edge st, purl across to last st, edge st
Row 5, 7, 9, 11: edge st, k1, * p5, k2; repeat from * to last 7 sts, p5, k1, edge st
Row 6, 8, 10, 12: edge st, purl across to last st, edge st

Repeat rows 1 through 12.