Bobbles and wavy garter stripes
(Flat knitting)
Cast on a multiple of 10 sts plus 1
Row 1, 9 (RS): Purl
Row 2, 10 (WS): Knit
Row 3, 7: (K4, sl1, k5) rep to last st, k1
Row 4, 6, 8 : p1, (p5, sl1 wyif, p4) rep to end
Row 5: (K4, sl1, k4, bobble) rep to last st, k1
Row 11, 15: (K9, sl1) rep to last st, k1
Row 12, 14, 16: P1, (sl1 wyif, p9) rep to end
Row 13: (K4, bobble, k4, sl1) rep to last st, k1
Repeat Row 1-16 to desired length
Chart Bobble
Row 1 (RS): Inc 1 to3 (3 sts)
Row 2 (WS): Purl
Row 3: CDD (Sl2, k1, p2sso) (1 st)
Stitch Glossary
grey no stitch : No stitch.
sl2, k1, p2sso : Slip 2 stitches together, k1, then pass slipped stitches over.
slip : Slip 1 stitch purlwise with yarn at back.
slip purlwise with yarn in front : Slip 1 stitch purlwise with yarn in front.
increase 1 to 3 : knit front back front
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Watch to Learn
Watch this video to learn how to knit bobbles and wavy garter stripes.
If you have questions, please refer to the video tutorial and written instructions above.