Slip Stitch / Mosaic Knitting
This
method of knitting allows you to have more than one colour in a row but work
with each colour separately. This means that one colour at a time is used by
working the stitches in that colour and slipping the other stitches purl wise. Each
row is only completed once all the colours in that row have been worked. Using
contrasting colours works best.
The
patterns for this type of knitting are usually charted with the black squares
representing your darker yarn and the white squares your lighter yarn. A column
of squares, usually on the right hand side of the chart indicates the colour
yarn to be used in each row. The rows
are numbered on both sides, odd numbers on the right and even numbers on the
left. You will notice that each row is numbered twice, this is because each is
worked twice, first from the right, following the stitch pattern on the chart
and then from the left working the same stitches again.
You will need
Yarn
of your choice – one light colour and one dark colour
Knitting
needles to suit your yarn
Instructions
The
pattern worked here repeats over 10 stitches and 24 rows.
Using
your light colour; cast on a multiple of 10 stitches and work in stocking
stitch. Work 2 rows then continue repeating the charted pattern as many times
as is necessary until you have knit a square. Cast off with your light colour.
If
you prefer, cast on 2 extra stitches which will be worked as edge stitches on
each row in your light colour.
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Enjoy!
