Today We are going to learn a classic knitting stitch. Which also includes a small variation to the pattern.
Today's stitch is called the rice grain stitch and also its variant: the double grain of rice stitch. You will see that even a minute variation of the stitch goes on to create quite a different texture. In the first stitch, the pattern is created by the horizontal bars from the purl stitches which protrude from the knitted stitches. In the second stitch there is more focus on the vertical and you can notice the alternation of the columns of knitted stitches.
The consistency of the gauge is also different: the rice grain gauge is thicker and more consistent, while the double rice grain gauge is lighter.
Thanks to the alternation of knitted and purled stitches, none of the 4 edges are susceptible to curling. This makes both stitches ideal for beading, stockinette stitch, and for borderless work.
This project is by Airali Design - Ilaria Caliri, crocheter designer and blogger with the magic touch.
MATERIALS
Piuma yarn col. Sand 100 g / 3.5 oz
Circular needles n° 8 EU / 11 US
LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY
Beginner
METHOD
The stitch is based on an odd number of stitches and is reversible.
The gauge in the photo has a base of 21 stitches.
In 10 cm / 4 "there are 11 stitches and 16 rows.
Row 1: * knit 1 and purl 1 *, repeat from * to * until the end of the row, finish with knit 1, turn the piece over.
Repeat the instructions from row 1 creating a checkered pattern of knit and purl stitches.
Beginner
METHOD
The stitch is based on an odd number of stitches and is reversible.
The gauge in the photo has a base of 21 stitches.
In 10 cm / 4 "there are 11 stitches and 14 rows.
Row 1: * knit 1 and purl 1 *, repeat from * to * until the end of row, finish with knit 1, turn the piece over
row 2: * purl 1 and knit 1 *, repeat from * to * until the end of the row, finish with purl 1, turn over the peice
row 3: repeat row 2
row 4: repeat row 1.
Repeat the instructions from rows 1-4.
If you enjoyed knitting the grain of rice stitch and would like to try a new knitting stitch, then we suggest you head over and discover our entire collection of knitting stitches.
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