Skill Level
Easy
Multiple
Even
Project Ideas
Ponchos, Sweaters
The railway knit stitch is a great way to bring a little texture to your project. The repeat is interesting enough to keep you engaged but simple enough to make you want to finish.
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
