How to Knit a Linen Stitch Pattern

Linen stitch pattern creates a pattern that looks similar to seed or moss stitch. The difference is that because of the way that the pattern is created makes the fabric very dense. This is a perfect pattern for any project that needs extra warmth since the pattern will not allow as much air through it as another stitch pattern.

Things You'll Need

• Yarn
• Knitting Needles

Instructions

1. Cast on an odd number of stitches for your project with any cast on method you prefer.

2. Purl all the stitches for row one. This is the wrong side of the project.

3. Knit row 2 in the following pattern: knit the first stitch, then slip one stitch and knit one stitch. Repeat the pattern of slipping a stitch and knitting a stitch until you come to the end of the row. If you know knitting abbreviations row 2 is: k1, *sl1, k1* repeat ** until the end of the row. This is the right side of the project.

4. Purl all the stitches in row 3.

5. Knit the first 2 stitches in row 4 then begin the repeat of slipping one stitch and knitting one stitch. End the row by knitting the last stitch. The knitting abbreviation for this row is: K2, *sl1, k1* repeat ** until one stitch remains, k1.

6. Purl all the stitches in row 5.

7. Repeat steps 3 through 6 until your project is the length that you want it then bind off all your stitches.