Triangles and Stripes
(Flat knitting)
Cast on a multiple of 8 sts plus 1
Rows 1 – 7: Knit
Row 8, 10, 12, 14: Purl
Row 9: (K1, yo, ssk, k3, k2tog, yo) rep to last st, k1
Row 10: Purl
Row 11: (K2, yo, ssk, k1, k2tog, yo, k1) rep to last st, k1
Row 12: Purl
Row 13: (K3, yo, sl1, k2tog, psso, yo, k2) rep to last st, k1
Row 14: Purl
Repeat Row 1-14 to desired length
Stitch Glossary
k2tog : Knit 2 stitches together.
sl1, k2tog, psso : Slip 1 stitch, knit 2 together, then pass slipped stitches over.
ssk : Slip, slip, knit.
yo : Yarn over.
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Watch to Learn
Watch this video to learn how to knit triangles and stripes.
If you have questions, please refer to the video tutorial and written instructions above.
Danielle says
Could you share how to do this in the round? Want to knit sweater sleeves this way but don’t want to seam.
Knitwise Girl says
Hi, Danielle
To knit in the round, just change knit to purl and purl to knit on the wrong side.
Row 2, 4, 6: Purl
Row 8, 10, 12, 14: knit