Chapter 1 • Simple Stitch Patterns 15
Block
Similar to the brick stitch pattern, this one steps up the texture a
notch with post stitches.
Ch a multiple of 3 sts plus 2.
Row 1 (WS): Sc in 2nd ch from hk, ch 2, sk 2 ch, sc in next ch; rep
from across, turn.
Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc in next ch-2 sp, FPdc around next
sc; rep from across to last ch-2 sp, 2 dc in last ch-2 sp, dc in last
sc, turn.
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in 1st dc, ch 2, sk 2 dc, sc in next dc; rep from
across to last FPdc, ch 2, sk 2 dc, sc in top of t-ch, turn.
Rep rows 2 and 3 to desired length.
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This stitch pattern is another unique combination of uncomplicated
texture without weight. It makes a great fabric for coats or afghans.
Ch a multiple of 4 sts plus 2.
Row 1 (WS): Sc in 2nd ch from hk, ch 3, sk 3 ch, sc in next ch; rep
from across to end, turn.
Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as dc), 3 dc in ea ch-3 sp across, dc in last sc,
turn.
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in 1st dc, ch 3, sk 3 dc, sc btw prev and next dc, ch
3, sk 3 dc; rep from across to t-ch, sc in top of t-ch, turn.
Rep rows 2 and 3 to desired length.
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