A cute and easy 2 x 3 rib stitch with reverse stockinette stitch patches. Perfect for a scarf, a pillow case etc.

Difficulty level: Easy

Instructions

You need a stitch number multiple of 10+ 11 + 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 stitches on the wrong side as they appear.

Symbol Key

- edge stitch

- knit 1

- purl 1

Traditional Instructions

Row 1, 3 & 5: edge st, k2, * (p2, k3) x 2; repeat from * to last 10 sts, p2, k3, p2, k2, edge st
Row 2, 4 & 6: edge st, p2, k2, p3, k2, * (p3, k2) x 2; repeat from * to last 3 sts, p2, edge st
Row 7: edge st, k2, * p7, k3; repeat from * to last 9 st, p7, k2, edge st
Row 8: edge st, p2, k7, * p3, k7; repeat from * to last 3 sts, p2, edge st

Repeat rows 1 through 8.