Two-Color Check Stitch

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 Two-Color Check - Stitch Sample - Front
Image: Two-Color Check Stitch - Right Side

Two-Color Check - Stitch Sample - Wrong Side
Image: Two-Color Check Stitch - Wrong Side

Simple two-color check stitch, based on slip stitches. Ideal for knitters, who are new to colorwork.

Difficulty level: Easy

Instructions

You need a stitch number multiple of 2 + 1.

Row 1, Color A (WS): knit
Row 2, Color B (RS): k1, * wyib sl1pw, k1, repeat from *
Row 3, Color B: k1, * wyif sl1pw, k1, repeat from *
Row 4, Color A: knit
Row 5, Color A: knit
Row 6, Color B: k2, * wyib sl1pw, k1, repeat from * ending with k1
Row 7, Color B: k2, * wyif sl1pw, k1, repeat from * ending with k1
Row 8, Color A: knit

Repeat rows 1 through 8.