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The archive of knitting stitches expands once more! Today we work together with the braid stitch, which exhibits a nice three-dimensional effect. We think it’s perfect for a hat or scarf.<\/span><\/p>

The <\/span>yarn<\/span> <\/span>selectedfor this tutorial is Piuma in extra fine merino wool, which adds extra volume. On our store you can find it in over 50 colour variations.<\/span><\/p>

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Let’s begin.<\/span><\/p>


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Tutorial: how to knit the braid stitch<\/h2>

MATERIALS<\/span><\/b>
Piuma yarn<\/a><\/b> col. Cinnamon 100 g \/ 3.5 oz<\/span>
Needles n\u00b0 8 EU \/ 11 US<\/span><\/p>

LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY
<\/b><\/span>Easy<\/span>
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METHOD<\/b><\/span><\/p>

We work off 30 base stitches<\/span><\/p>

row 1<\/b>: we work on the wrong side, *knit 2 and purl 2*, repeat from * to * 6 times and finish with knit 2<\/span>
row <\/b>2<\/b>: <\/span>*purl 2 and knit 2*, repeat from * to * 7 times and finish with purl 2
<\/span>row <\/b>3 and all following uneven rows<\/b>: Work the stitches as they appear, right over right and purl over purl
<\/span>row <\/b>4<\/b>: *purl 2, cross stitch 2 to the right*, repeat from * to * for 7 times and finish with purl 2<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>

To perform a cross stitch to the right<\/b>: keep 1 stitch hanging behind, knit 1, knit the hanging stitch.<\/span><\/p>

Row <\/b>6, 10, 14, 18, 22, 26<\/b>: knit as stated for row 2<\/span>
row <\/b>8<\/b>: *purl 2, cross stitch 2 to the right*, repeat from * to * for 6 times, Purl 2, knit 2 and purl 2<\/span>
row <\/b>12<\/b>: *purl 2, cross stitch 2 to the right*, repeat from * to * 5 time, *purl 2 and knit 2*, repeat from * to * twice and finish with purl 2<\/span>
row <\/b>16<\/b>: *purl 2, cross stitch 2 to the right*, repeat from * to * for 4 volte, *purl 2 and knit 2*, repeat from * to * 3 times and finish with purl 2<\/span>
row <\/b>20<\/b>: *purl 2, cross stitch 2 to the right*, repeat from * to * 3 times, *purl 2 and knit 2*, repeat from * to * 4 times and finish with purl 2<\/span>
row <\/b>24<\/b>: *purl 2, cross stitch 2 to the right*, repeat from * to * per 2 volte, *purl 2 and knit 2*, repeat from * to * 5 times and finish with purl 2<\/span>
row <\/b>28<\/b>: purl 2, cross stitch 2 to the right, *purl 2 and knit 2*, repeat from * to * 6 times and finish with purl 2<\/span>
row <\/b>30<\/b>: repeat from row 2.<\/span><\/p>


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Carry out the given instructions. On odd rows, not shown on the diagram, work all stitches as they appear, right over right and purl over purl, work the first row as shown.<\/span><\/p>

If you enjoyed knitting the braid stitch and would like to try your hand at other stitches, then we suggest reading our section dedicated to knitting stitches<\/a><\/b>.<\/span>
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