How to Do Raspberry Knits
Knitting in a raspberry stitch forms a heavy textured final effect. The pattern forms a series of small, rounded nubs that closely resemble a raspberry in size and shape. Raspberry stitch is heavily textured but stretches easily and can provide extra warmth when used for a garment. Incorporate raspberry stitch when making children's outwear, baby blankets or afghans. Working in raspberry stitch requires a thorough knowledge of knitting terminology and fundamentals, including the basic technique of purling. Intermediate and advanced knitters can successfully incorporate raspberry stitch into their craft projects.
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Instructions
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Cast on 26 stitches. Purl the first row.
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Knit the first stitch. Knit off the second stitch, taking care that the original stitch does not slip off the left needle. Purl another stitch off the same base. Knit a third stitch and allow the stitch base to slip off the right knitting needle. There should be a total number of three stitches formed from the first original stitch.
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Slip the right knitting needle downward through three stitches. Purl these three stitches together. There should be a total of five stitches on the knitting needle in the right hand.
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Repeat the technique given in Steps 2 to 3 until there is one stitch remaining on the left knitting needle. Knit the final stitch.
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Purl the third row. Continue to alternate between purling and knitting in the raspberry stitch pattern until the project has reached the desired length. Cast off the project with a purl stitch.
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Tips & Warnings
This raspberry stitch formula is not designed for success on circular needles.
The number of stitches, needle gauge and yarn weight used can vary, but raspberry stitch must be performed on a number of stitches divisible by 4, plus an additional 2 stitches.
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