Instructions for working this stitch:
Cast-on a multiple of 4 stitches, plus 2
Every Row: K1, *SSK, M1L, P2*, repeat between *s to last stitch, K1
Repeat this row to desired length, BO in 2×2 rib.
To work this stitch in-the-round:
Cast-on a multiple of 4 stitches
Round 1: *SSK, M1L, P2*, repeat between *s to end of round
Round 2: *K2, M1R purlwise, P2tog*, repeat between *s to end of round
Repeat these rounds to desired length, BO in 2×2 rib.
A slow demonstration of the SSK stitch can be found here:
A slow demonstration of the Make 1 stitch can be found here:
Information on things you’ll see in this video:
The poncho on the mannequin is my Rodeo Drive Poncho, pattern + video tutorial.
The scarf I’m wearing is called Hitchhiker, knit with Hazel Knits DK Lively.
The yarn I use for demonstration is Malabrigo Chunky.
The bamboo needles I’m using in the video are by Clover.
The nail color I’m wearing is CND Shellac polish, in color “Asphalt”.
Very nice combo. I might want to try this in finer yarn in the round for a thicker scarf.
I may be wrong, but that looks a lot like the stitch on the cuffs of one of the “Victory Tour” outfits in Catching Fire. (The one that is black, brown and gray)
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Thank you for the note, and the video suggestion, Grace!
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What kind of yarn do you recommend for this stitch combo, thinking to do a scarf. Thanks
Hmmm. The video tutorial says that the two pattern rows are identical, but the instructions call for a M1R (vs. the M1L). Which did you use for the samples you showed us?
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Susan – please read the stitch instructions carefully…flat pieces are knit using the same row, every row. Pieces knit in-the-round have two alternating rows, using M1R and M1L.
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