Twisting Vines
(Flat knitting)
Cast on a multiple of 8 sts
Row 1 (RS): (P1, ssk, k4, yo, p1) rep to end
Row 2 (WS): (K1, p1, yo, p3, ssp, k1) rep to end
Row 3: (P1, ssk, k2, yo, k2, p1) rep to end
Row 4: (K1, p3, yo, p1, ssp, k1) rep to end
Row 5: (P1, ssk, yo, k4, p1) rep to end
Row 6, 8, 14, 16: (K1, p6, k1) rep to end
Row 7: (P1, k2, 2/2 RC, p1) rep to end
Row 9: (P1, yo, k4, k2tog, p1) rep to end
Row 10: (K1, p2tog, p3, yo, p1, k1) rep to end
Row 11: (P1, k2, yo, k2, k2tog, p1) rep to end
Row 12: (K1, p2tog, p1, yo, p3, k1) rep to end
Row 13: (P1, k4, yo, k2tog, p1) rep to end
Row 15: (P1, 2/2 LC, k2, p1) rep to end
Repeat Row 1-16 to desired length
Stitch Glossary
k2tog : Knit 2 stitches together.
p2tog : Purl 2 together.
ssk : Slip, slip, knit.
ssp : Slip, slip, purl.
yo : Yarn over.
2/2 LC : Slip next 2 stitches to cable needle and place at front of work, k2, then k2 from cable needle.
2/2 RC : Slip next 2 stitches to cable needle and place at back of work, k2, then k2 from cable needle.
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Watch to Learn
Watch this video to learn how to knit twisting vines.
If you have questions, please refer to the video tutorial and written instructions above.