Diagonal Waves Stitch
(Flat knitting)
Cast on a multiple of 10 sts
Row 1 (RS): (P1, yo, k3, ssk, k4) rep to end
Row 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 (WS): (P9, k1) rep to end
Row 3: (P1, k1, yo, k3, ssk, k3) rep to end
Row 5: (P1, k2, yo, k3, ssk, k2) rep to end
Row 7: (P1, k3, yo, k3, ssk, k1) rep to end
Row 9: (P1, k4, yo, k3, ssk) rep to end
Row 11: Knit
Row 12: Purl
Repeat Row 1-12 to desired length
Stitch Glossary
ssk : Slip, slip, knit.
yo : Yarn over.
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Watch to Learn
Watch this video to learn how to knit diagonal waves.
If you have questions, please refer to the video tutorial and written instructions above.