How to Knit a Reversible Tweed Stitch

This great looking and simple stitch requires a knowledge of how to do a knit and a purl stitch and creates a beautiful tweed pattern that is great for spicing up any knitting piece. This stitch is a great one to use if you're wanting to add a little more to your scarfs, dishcloths, blankets, blanket squares, or even hats. The best part is its simple enough to knit up while watching your favorite movie or tv show. So grab your needles (and possibly a treat to munch on while working) and happy knitting!

Things You'll Need

• yarn
• knitting needles

Instructions

How to Knit a Reversible Tweed Stitch

1. Choose the yarn you want to work with and needles that match the weight of your yarn (see yarn packaging for needle size suggestions).

2. Cast on your stitches in multiples of 4 in your preferred method of casting on (example: 6 x 4 = 24 stitches).

3. Row 1: Knit 2,Purl 2; repeat these 4 stitches to the end of the rowRow 2: Repeat row 1Row 3: Knit to the end of the rowRow 4: Purl to the end of the rowRow 5: Repeat row 1Row 6: Repeat row 1Row 7: Purl to the end of the rowRow 8: Knit to the end of the row

4. Repeat these 8 rows until your piece reaches desired length.

5. Bind off, preferably using the basic bind-off.