Hi Knitters!
In this post we would like to show you how you can knit this great popcorn stitch, giving your projects a new and original texture. It looks complicated, however, it is just a combination of knits and purls. Incredibly easy, right? 🙂
You want to know how to do it? Get your needles out and let´s go!
Cast on a multiple of 6 + 2 stitches on your wooden WAK needles.
Row 1: Slip a stitch, * knit a stitch, purl 2 stitches, knit 1 stitch, purl 2 stitches* Repeat step * to * until you have 1 stitch left in this row. Knit this last one.
Row 2: *Knit 2 stitches, purl 2 stitches, knit 2 stitches and purl 1 stitch.* Repeat step * to * until you have 1 stitch left in this row. Purl this last one.
Row 3: Slip a stitch, *knit 1 stitch, purl 2 stitches, twist a stitch (slip the stitch onto your right needle as if you were to knit it and then return it to your left needle) und knit 5 stitches into your previously twisted stitch, purl 2 stitches. Repeat step * to * until you have 1 stitch left in this row. Knit this last one.
Row 4: Slip a stitch, * knit 9 stitches and purl a stitch.* Repeat step * to * until the last stitch in this row. Knit this last one.
Row 5: Slip a stitch, *Knit a stitch and purl 9 stitches*. Repeat step * to * until the last stitch in this row. Knit this last one.
Row 6: like Row 4
Row 7: like Row 5
Row 8: like Row 4
Row 9: Slip a stitch,* knit a stitch, purl 2 stitches, knit 5 stitches together and purl 2 stitches* Repeat step * to * until the last stitch in this row. Knit this last one.
Row 10: Slip a stitch, *knit 2 stitches, purl 1 stitch, knit 2 stitches and purl 1 stitch. *Repeat step * to * until the last stitch in this row. Knit this last one.
Row 11: Slip a stitch, * twist a stitch (slip the stitch onto your right needle as if you were to knit it and then return it to your left needle) und knit 5 stitches into your previously twisted stitch, purl 2 stitches, knit 1 stitch and purl 2 stitches. Repeat step * to * until you have 1 stitch left in this row. Knit this last one.
Row 12: Slip a stitch, * knit 2 stitches, purl 1 stitch and knit 7 stitches* Repeat step * to * until you have 1 stitch left in this row. Knit this last one.
Row 13: Slip a stitch, *purl 7 stitches, knit 1 stitch and purl 2 stitches* Repeat step * to * until you have 1 stitch left in this row. Knit this last one.
Row 14: like Row 12
Row 15: like Row 13
Row 16 like Row 12
Row 17: Slip a stitch, *knit 5 stitches together, knit 1 stitch and purl 2 stitches. Repeat step * to * until you have 1 stitch left in this row. Knit this last one.
As you can see, this technique is much easier than it looks! With a little bit of practice we are sure you can do it as well! Check out the tutorial video that we have prepared for you. After all, we want your popcorn stitch to turn out perfect! 🙂
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lFYMJjv4xP8]
Give it a try and share the result with us on Instagram using the Hashtag #weareknitters. We are looking forward to your photos!
For this post we have used our 8mm Beechwood needles as well as ourpetit wool in wine
