Knitting Stitches and How to knit Moss Stitch Triangles
I realized that the title could confuse some people because moss stitch triangles can also refer to shawl-like knits. What I am sharing with you, is how to knit a particular knitting stitch.
As long as I can remember, my Mom used to knit jerseys for all my brothers and other boys, using this stitch, sometimes she used the stocking stitch triangles.
To me, it is a masculine stitch, but it’s not necessary to restrict it to just jerseys. Likewise, it could add dimension to throws, blankets and even scarves.
HOW TO KNIT MOSS STITCH TRIANGLES
what you’ll need
50g of yarn (double knit )
Knitting Needles according to the thickness of your yarn
Blunt Needles (stitching it together)
The Pattern
abbreviations
k – knit
p – purl
rep – repeat
st – stitch
sts – stitches
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more about the moss stitch triangles
You’ll be knitting the pattern over 12 rows.
The pattern forms vertical columns with triangles in moss and stocking stitch.It is a repeat of 8 stitches which form natural ridges after each set of 8 stitches.
the pattern – moss STITCH triangles
MULTIPLES OF 8
Cast on multiples of 8 stitches – my sample shown is worked over 36 stitches (3 repeats of the 12-rows).
Size: 32 stitches, with double knit cotton yarn and number 4mm (US no 6) needles. The finished item is 16cm wide and 13cm long.
1st row (right side): *P1, k7, rep from * to end.
2nd row: P6, *k1, p7; rep from * to last 2 sts, k1, p1.
3rd row: *P1, k1, p1, k5, rep from * to end.
4th row: P4, *k1, p1, k1, p5; rep from * to last 4 sts, k1, p1 twice.
5th row: *P1, k1, (twice), p1, k3, rep from * to end.
6th row: P2, *(k1, p1) x 2, k1, p3, rep from * to last 6 sts, (k1, p1) x 3.
7th row: *P1, k1, rep from * to end.
8th row: As 6th row.
9th row: As 5th row.
10th row: As 4th row.
11th row: As 3rd row.
12th row: As 2nd row.
Repeat the pattern until your work is the desired length.
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happy knitting!
