Hopefully last week wasn't too difficult and you are still on track with us. But first, I have a confession to make. Even though I have been knitting for about 10 years and even know how to cable, the seed stitch is the only one on this KAL list that I have ever done! So, never fear, we will figure out these stitches together.
Hopefully by now you are familiar with the rules: Flo is posting video tutorials on Instagram IGTV HERE, the set pattern is below, and if you are modifying the sweater and this is your first time on the site, check out the intro post HERE for some great tips. Aiight, let's GOOOOO!
Here's what you'll need:
Materials Approximately 74 (83, 91, 102, 112) (119, 126, 137, 145) yards of Worsted Weight Yarn US size 8 knitting needles Tapestry Needle Measuring Tape
THE SAND STITCH
Notes
The sand stitch – like the seed stitch – uses a series of knit and purl repeats to create a textured stitch. When researching how to knit the sand stitch, we found a multitude of ways to complete this stitch. For the purpose of this KAL, we’ll be using what we found to be the most common version.
Gauge
17st x 24r =4 x 4" (10cm)
Tip: pay attention to this, especially if you are modifying the pattern.
Abbreviations
K - Knit
P - Purl
RS - Right side
WS - Wrong Side
Finished Size
Do NOT measure the stockinette border. This will be used for seaming and shouldn't contribute to the finished size of the sweater.
Sizes are width x length
XS: 9 x 11.25 in (23 x 28.5 cm)
S: 10 x 11.5 in (25.5 x 29.5 cm)
M: 11 x 11.75 in (28 x 29.5 cm)
L: 12 x 11.75 in (30.5 x 30 cm)
XL: 13 x 12 in (33 x 30.5 cm)
2X: 14 x 12 in (36 x 30.5 cm)
3X: 15 x 12 in (38.5 x 30.5 cm)
4X: 16 x 12.25 in (41 x 31 cm)
5X: 17 x 12.25 in (43.5 x 31 cm)
Instructions
Cast on 42 (46, 50, 56, 60) (64, 68, 72, 76) sts
Row 1: Knit across (rs)
Row 2: Purl across (ws)
Row 3: K2, *K1, P1* repeat from * to * until two stitches remain in the row, K2
Row 4: P2, Knit across until two stitches remain in the row, P2
Repeat rows 3 and 4 for a total of 70 (72, 72, 72, 74) (74, 74, 76, 76) rows OR until indicated length, ending with a ws row (again, do not measure the first 2 stockinette rows).
Row 5: Knit across
Row 6: Purl across
Bind off
If you are going to alter the pattern, the gauge for this is:
17st x 24r =4 x 4" (10cm)
Plug this into the final equations for the Bust Blocks:
Gauge st x gauge row = 4 x 4 inches
_____ (bust block width) x ( _____Gauge st / 4”) = # sts _____
_____ (bust block length) x ( _____Gauge rows / 4”) = # rows _____
Once you have your stitch and row count, use those numbers in the pattern instructions above.
So that's the stitch It's pretty similar to the seed stitch, with a row of knit stitches between. This one is definitely going into my stitch bank for later.
Still having some trouble? Have a look at this We Are Knitters video for a bit more guidance.
Check back here next week to learn the Irish Moss stitch.