getting started
Suggested Supplies
The railway knit stitch works up nicely with a variety of yarn weights. Pair it with a smooth or slightly textured yarn to see the pattern best.
Supplies used in demonstration video:
- Chic Sheep Yarn, Sterling
- US 6 Knitting Needle
- Yarn Needle
- Scissors
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pattern details
Abbreviations & Special Stitches
- CO Cast On
- K Knit
- K2Tog Knit 2 Together
- P Purl
- Rem Remaining
- Rep Repeat
- St(s) Stitch(es)
the pattern
Written Instructions
Cast on an even number of stitches.
Row 1(RS): K all sts.
Row 2 (WS): K2tog to end of row.
Row 3: KFB to end of row.
Row 4: P all sts.
Repeat: Rep rows 1 through 4 until project measures the length you want, ending on a 4th row.
Bind Off: Start the bind off on a 1st row. Work a standard knitting bind off.
see how it’s done
Step-by-Step Tutorial
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Right-Handed Tutorial on YouTube