A new year, a new stitch of the month! We’re kicking off the year with the fantastic Andalusian knit stitch. This easy textured stitch is created by alternating knit and purl stitches, resulting in a subtle checkered pattern. It’s perfect for beginners. Check out the Free Knitting Pattern—including a helpful video tutorial—in this blog post and give it a try yourself!
Thanks to its compact yet flexible structure, the Andalusian stitch is ideal for making all kinds of accessories, such as scarves, blankets, and cushions, but it can of course also be used to knit a cute cardigan or sweater. How about a knitted baby blanket or a trendy cushion for your couch? Choose your favorite yarn and check out our video tutorial for step-by-step instructions.
What do you need?
The Andalusian stitch can be knitted with all kinds of yarns, but it looks best with a slightly tighter-twisted yarn. For our gauge swatch, we’ve chosen Yarn and Colors Amazing, a supple 100% Acrylic yarn available in many beautiful colors.
How to Knit the Andalusian Stitch – Free Pattern & Video Tutorial
Cast on a multiple of 2 stitches on 4mm Knitting Needles.
Needle 1 (right side): Knit all stitches
Needle 2 (wrong side): Knit all stitches
Needle 3 (right side): *1R, 1AV* Repeat *-* until the end of the row
Needle 4 (wrong side): Knit all stitches
Repeat rows 1 through 4 until you have reached the desired length.
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Check out the rest of our section here and discover the most beautiful crochet and knitting stitches!
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