How to Knit a Parallelogram Pattern

There are many different kinds of patterns you can knit, and the parallelogram pattern is one of the easier options. It doesn't matter if you've been knitting for years or just started, you will enjoy creating this pattern.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Pair of knitting needles
• A skein of yarn

1. Take the first knitting needle and cast stitches on in multiples of 10.
   Row 1: Purl 5, Knit 5.
   Row 2: Knit 1, Purl 4, Knit 4, Purl 1.
2. Complete Rows 3 and 4 by following these steps:
   Row 3: Knit 2, Purl 3, Knit 3, Purl 2.
   Row 4: Knit 3, Purl 2, Knit 2, Purl 3.
3. Continue to the next two rows:
   Row 5: Knit 4, Purl 1, Knit 1, Purl 4.
   Row 6: Knit 5, Purl 5.
4. Work through Rows 7 and 8:
   Row 7: Purl 1, Knit 4, Purl 4, Knit 1.
   Row 8: Purl 2, Knit 3, Purl 3, Knit 2.
5. Keep working in the pattern until you get to the desired length:
   Row 9: Purl 3, Knit 2, Purl 2, Knit 3.
   Row 10: Purl 4, Knit 1, Purl 1, Knit 4.
   Cast off the stitches.

Tips & Warnings

• The parallelogram pattern is a beautiful pattern that can be used to make dishcloths, scarves or afghans. When using this pattern to make an afghan, remember to cast on the stitches in multiples of 10, until you get it to the desired width.