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Soap Sack Knitting Pattern: Chevron Stitch

Updated: Jan 4

When I recently learned about the Soap S.A.C.K mission, I knew I had to get involved. These are so fun to make and good for the soul, as an important way to give back to our community. I have a lot of cotton sitting in my stash, so this was the perfect time to get to work.

As a knitter, I struggled a bit to find patterns ... when I found a seed stitch pattern on Ravelry, I was off to the races.


I made about a dozen with this pattern but I wanted to play around with different stitches to create some variety for other knitters out there.


Most patterns are written as 6" across and 8" tall, but since this is a horizontal pattern, I flipped it. So you will cast on enough stitches for 8" across (to fold in half) and knit 6" from the cast on.


I love chevrons both in colorwork and as a stitch pattern! So, I knew I had to start with a chevron seed stitch. This uses basic knit and purl stitches to create a nice textured fabric. The 4-row repeat is easily memorized and is excellent for beginners or TV knitting.


MATERIALS & INFO

Yarn: 50 yards (1.0 oz) of 100% cotton worsted weight


I have quite a variety in my stash so I've used KnitPicks Dishie, Lily Sugar'n Cream, Bernet Handcrafter Cotton, and Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton.


Gauge: 18 sts per 4”/10 cm


Needles: US 7 - 4.5 mm & Size G or 7 Crochet Hook (for loop)


Notions: Darning needle


Finished size: 4" x 6"


Experience Level: Beginner



ABBREVIATIONS

K = knit

P = purl



PATTERN INSTRUCTIONS


Cast on 35 stitches


Row 1 (RS): K1, *p1, k3; rep from * to last 2 stitches, p1, k1.