It's amazing how many different effects can be created using k2, p2. If you line them up, you get a neat rib:
If you misalign them, you get mistake rib or mock fisherman's rib:
But you can get really fancy; this zig zag is created (mostly) with k2, p2:
I considered this pattern for the pullover I'm currently knitting, but I don't want to work that hard for a wear-in-the-garden garment. I settled instead for another k2, p2 pattern, double moss stitch, which creates a good texture:
There are a lot of other possibilities, I'm sure, but off the top of my head, I think this is a good selection.
Simple stitches can sure make some beautiful patterns! I do like the double moss stitch.
ReplyDeleteVery interesting! Great pieces!! :)
ReplyDeleteMy go-to pattern book has a large section on simple K & P patterns and I was amazed at how wonderful some of them look.
ReplyDeleteBesides texture, I believe the double moss stitch is also more stretchable?
Than stocking stitch? Yes, I think so.
DeleteThan stocking stitch? Yes, I think so.
DeleteI had used moss stitch for a border once and it was quite a bit more stretch-y that the rib and definitely than the stocking st. 😁
DeleteYes, I used it for an edging on a knitted top, a mistake, I won’t do that again. Stretched out but not back again!
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