Hey friends! Fariba here from WatchKnitting—I’ve got an exciting textured pattern to share with you today! The Archway Stitch works over a multiple of 6 stitches plus 3, with a 16-row repeat. It’s a beautiful stitch that combines basic knit and purl stitches, yarn overs, and decreases to create a stunning, arch-like texture. This pattern is great for beginners and intermediate knitters alike, and it looks fantastic on socks, sweaters, scarves, and more!
In this tutorial, I’ll guide you through the steps to create the arch texture, explain the techniques used, and provide a detailed row-by-row breakdown of the pattern. Let’s dive in!
Materials:
- Yarn: Worsted weight (or any yarn of your choice)
- Needles: 2.5 mm (or size that matches your yarn)
Abbreviations:
- Edge: Edge stitch
- K2tog: Knit two stitches together (right-leaning decrease)
- SSK: Slip, Slip, Knit (left-leaning decrease)
- YO: Yarn Over
- CDD: Centered Double Decrease (decreases over three stitches)
Pattern Instructions:
Row 1: Purl across all stitches.
Row 2: Edge, P2, repeat (K3, P3), K3, P2, Edge.
Row 3: Edge, K2, repeat (P3, K3), end with K2.
Row 4: Edge, P2, repeat (K3, P3), K3, P2, Edge.
Row 5: Edge, K2, repeat (P3, K3), end with K2.
Row 6: Edge, repeat (P1, K2tog, YO, K1, YO, SSK); end with P1, Edge.
Row 7: Edge, repeat (K1, P5), K2.
Row 8: Edge, K2tog, YO, K1, repeat (K2, YO, CDD, YO, K1), K2, YO, SSK, Edge.
Row 9: Purl across all stitches.
Row 10: Edge, K2, repeat (P3, K3), end with K2.
Row 11: Edge, P2, repeat (K3, P3), K3, P2, Edge.
Row 12: Edge, K2, repeat (P3, K3), end with K2.
Row 13: Edge, P2, repeat (K3, P3), K3, P2, Edge.
Row 14: Edge, K1, YO, SSK, repeat (P1, K2tog, YO, K1, YO, SSK); end with P1, K2tog, YO, K2.
Row 15: Edge, P3, repeat (K1, P5), K1, P2, Edge.
Row 16: Edge, repeat (K2, YO, CDD, YO, K1), K2.
How to SSK (Slip, Slip, Knit):
SSK is a left-leaning decrease technique. To do it, slip two stitches knitwise one at a time, then place both stitches back onto the left needle and knit them together through the back loop.
How to CDD (Centered Double Decrease):
The CDD is a decrease worked over three stitches to create a sharp center decrease. To work it, slip the next two stitches knitwise to the right needle, insert the left needle from the back into the first slipped stitch, drop the second stitch, and then knit the two remaining stitches together. Finally, pull the first slipped stitch over the new stitch.
Tips for Success:
- Edge Stitch: Always pick up the edge stitch at the beginning of each row and knit the last stitch.
- Decreases: The SSK and K2tog create the left and right slanting decreases. Practice these if you’re new to shaping.
- Yarn Overs: Be sure to keep the yarn overs intact to create the open, textured look. If you accidentally drop one, simply add it back in on the next row.
Conclusion:
The Archway Stitch creates beautiful, intricate arches that look amazing on a variety of projects, from socks to sweaters and beyond. I hope you enjoy creating this pattern, and don’t forget to share your finished projects with me! I’d love to see how your Archway Stitch turns out.
Timestamps for the Tutorial:
00:15 – Introduction | 01:30 – Row 1 | 03:57 – Row 6 | 08:35 – Row 8 | 14:55 – Row 14 | 17:20 – Row 16 | 05:50 – How to SSK (Slip, Slip, Knit) | 09:50 – How to CDD (Centered Double Decrease)
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