Image: Two-Color Check Stitch - Right 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.