How To Knit: The Risotto Stitch
multiple of 2 4 rows pattern repeat
Abbreviations
k - knit p - purl
1st row (RS): K.
2nd row: P1, * P2 tog and K2 tog into same 2 sts, rep from * to last st, P1.
3rd row: K.
4th row: P2, * P2 tog and K2 tog into same 2 sts, rep form * to last 2 sts, P2.
Note
Working into same stitches (A), 2nd row (WS): Insert the right-hand needle purlwise through the next 2 sts on left-hand needle, draw through a loop but do not allow sts to drop off needle.
Working into same stitches (B), 2nd row: Take the yarn to the back of the work between the needles.
Working into same stitches (C), 2nd row: Now insert the right-handle needle knitwise through the same 2 sts again. Draw through a loop and allow sts to drop off needle.
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oooh pretty! might have to give this a go for a new project... thank you for this! Good explanation of this stitch in the Note. Thanks! Very nice. Thanks for sharing. You are very kind...Thx! THANK YOU VERY MUCH WOW! I like this one! Muchas gracias por compartir. Never heard it called this before - but its easy to do! Ooohhh pretty!! Cool stitch going to try it where is that video? Very interesting! very interesting stitch pattern, great idea for Jacket ..thanks for sharing Thank you for sharing Thanks for sharing