Open square stitch uses mosaic knitting technique to create colorwork piece that looks like open squares.
OPEN SQUARE
(Flat knitting)
Cast on a multiple of 5 stitches
Knit two row of stockinette in color A
Row 3 (RS): with color B, (k4, sl1 purlwise) rep to end
Row 4 (WS): (sl1 purlwise, p4) rep to end
Row 5 (RS): with color A, (sl1 purlwise, k4) rep to end
Row 6 (WS): (p4, sl1 purlwise) rep to end
Row 7 (RS): with color B, repeat Row 3
Row 8 (WS): repeat Row 4
Repeat Row 1-8 to desired length
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Watch to Learn
Watch this video to learn how to knit open square stitch.
If you have questions, please refer to the video tutorial and written instructions above.