Hello Friends,
Today I was relieved to come home after work and put my feet up! I worked an eight hour shift. I enjoyed it though mostly so can't complain. The weather was beautiful here as well, I walked outside and could not believe how hot it was I actually took my sweater off which was an odd feeling after the harsh winter we had. After work today I decided also that it was time to try out another stitch! I found the Moss Stitch online and really liked the simplicity to it and the look of the stitch. I followed a great video posted by Howcast on Youtube below and found the instructions really easy to follow!
Youtube video by Howcast on how to knit the Moss Stitch!
The Pattern:
Cast on any number of stitches desired
row 1: k1,p1 to end
row 2: knit the knits and purl the purls, k1, p1 pattern again
row 3: then do the opposite p1,k1
row 4: knit the knits and purl the purls, p1, k1.
continue this pattern until you have completed the length desired.
Hope you liked this stitch!
take care,
Lisa
I love moss stitch as I think it always looks so pretty. I was going to do something with it recently but lost my concentration despite it being k1,p1 and made a pigs ear of the thing which has been ripped out and will not be spoken of again!! Hope yours is much more successful!
ReplyDeletehaha that's too bad that you had a bad experience with the moss stitch! so far I have just knitted the swatch of it to practice the stitch then I will probably use it in a project. Thanks for sharing!
DeleteLisa
I need to get my needles out again and practice my knitting skills. I put them away because i've been so very busy with the move and crochet is more soothing to me. It requires less thinking for me. :)
ReplyDeleteWishing you a lovely holiday weekend.
xx Beca
yeah it would be great to start knitting again! hope you do :) and visit me again sometime! have a great night!
DeleteLisa
Beautiful stitch indeed !
ReplyDeleteHere the cold weather is back...
Have a great week !
Hug
Anna
too bad the cold weather is back for you, that is, if you don't like cold weather.. :P have a good week too thanks Anna for visiting!
DeleteLisa
I love the texture of this stitch,it will make a terrific scarf.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Meredith
thank you, I like it too! its fun to try new stitches and I enjoyed the texture of this one in particular. have a great rest of your day!
DeleteLisa
Hi Lisa, I love the tutorials that are available for us all to brush up on new stitches or try new ones. I have used the moss stitch a few times now, I love the simplicity of it and the texture too. The weather her turned a bit for a few days with lots of rain, today it is trying to behave but not quite managing it.
ReplyDeleteI am working on a Racerback crochet top for my daughter, I'm getting along with it quite well now I am past the 'getting the tension correct' correct bit. I have also been working in the garden this morning whilst the rain was away haha xx
Have a good weekend
hugs
Linda x
Hi Linda, I am so glad you like the tuturial and stitch posts! I enjoy writing them up and learning new stitches myself. Yes the moss stitch is a great stitch! I have also used the eyelet moss stitch I enjoy knitting with this stitch as well. That's great that you are crocheting a top for your daughter, I will have to keep checking your blog to see the updates! that is so nice you had time to garden it is such a relaxing and rewarding time :) Have a great day!
DeleteLisa :)