COLOR STRIPES & CHAINS
(Flat knitting)
Cast on a multiple of 6 stitches
Row 1 (RS): color A, (k1 enlongated, k5) rep to end
Row 2 (WS): knit
Row 3 (RS): color B, (k3, k1 enlongated, k2) rep to end
Row 4 (WS): knit
Row 5 (RS): color C, knit
Row 6 (WS): knit
Row 7-10: repeat Row 1-4
Repeat Row 1-10 to desired length
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Watch to Learn
Watch this video to learn how to knit color stripes with vertical chains.
If you have questions, please refer to the video tutorial and written instructions above.