The horizontal stitch is exactly what its name implies. Imagine you're working in stockinette, then one row turns and goes 90°. It's quite simple, rather delightful and I think kind of fun. Here's how it's done.
First, cast on a row of stitches and work a few rows in stockinette.
Step 1: With the right side facing, knit two stitches.
Step 2: Take the tip of your left needle and insert it behind the front leg of the second stitch on your right needle. With your left index finger, pinch below the first stitch on the right needle.
Step 3: Slide the right needle out of both stitches and immediately insert it back into the loose stitch.
Step 4: Knit the other stitch that is on the left needle.
Step 5: Knit the next stitch.
Repeat steps 1 to 5 to the end of the row.
After a few repeats you can see the stitches have turned sideways, they're going horizontal. Continue to the end of your row. Watch out for a mistake commonly made when working this pattern — forgetting to work step 5 before repeating the stitch pattern.
I hope you enjoyed learning about the horizontal stitch.
To view my Horizontal Stitch video tutorial, click here.
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