Diagonal Slip Stitch
The Diagonal Slip Stitch pattern, used in our Diagonal Slip Stitch Blanket, is a gorgeous slanting all-over stitch pattern. Alternating rows of knitting 2 together and picking up stitches, this densely knit twill-like fabric is perfect for a cozy blanket. Knit up in our very own Understory (NOTE: We no longer offer Understory, but choose from one of our other light worsted/dk weight yarns.), both the yarn and the stitch pattern really shine!
Check out the free pattern to try it out for yourself!
Re Diagonal slip stitch tutorial: It says the pattern is over 4 rows. The video shows two. Are rows 3 & 4 a repeat of row 1 & 2?
Thank you!
CL
Hi Catherine,
Although the video only demonstrates two rows, the full stitch pattern is over four unique rows as written in the pattern. We only demonstrated two rows because they include all of the techniques you will need to knit the full pattern.
Thanks for your question!
Julianna
how to make good selvage edges in stockinet?
Hi Eunice,
Thanks for your question! This pattern has a built-in I-Cord edging which provides a lovely finished selvage. If you are asking in regards to plain stockinette, slipping the first stitch of each row will usually do the trick!
I hope that helps!
Julianna
Thanks for this lovely pattern
Thank you for doing this! I love this stitch and the edging is devine
The third row of the pattern after the cast on says to “pick up one and knit 1 stitch through the purl bump in the stitch below”. this is confusing because I haven’t been instructed to knit 2 tog yet.
Hello Candis,
Thank you for reaching out! You are correct the first row that you do this you only have one purl bump in the stitch below, that’s ok because you will just pick that one bump up. After you have done this on the first “row 3”, each “row 3” after there will be two purl bumps (from the k2tog) and you will just pick up the top bump.
I hope this clears things up and Happy knitting!
-Marilla
Are the 3 selvedge stitches (6 total) included in the total number of cast ons?
Hi Peggy,
Thanks for writing in! In our Diagonal Slip Stitch Blanket, we do include the selvage stitches in the cast on.
Best of luck and happy knitting!
I’m confused as to how to knit the purl bump if I knit continental. I would need to put it back on the other needle. Which way would I insert the left needle into the picked up stitch on the right needle? Back to front?
Hi Aubrey,
Thanks for reaching out! It should still be possible to knit through the purl bump without placing it back on the needle – I just gave it a shot while knitting continental and it felt about the same as knitting with the yarn in my right hand. If you find you are still having trouble, you will want to place the purl bump on the left needle from front to back, but be careful not to stretch it out too much!
I hope that helps!
Julianna
Hi! Love this pattern! How can I transfer this to knitting in the round on DPNs?
Hi Sarah,
Thanks for writing in! Unfortunately we do not have instructions for working this stitch in the round; however, I will be sure to pass your suggestion along to the design team!
Best,
Julianna
Hello, I am wondering if you’ve been able to provide the knitting directions/pattern for knitting in the round… I’d love to make it into a hat, for my youtube channel. Its so pretty! Thanks!
Hi Amanda,
Thanks for writing in! We haven’t been able to work up a circular version of this pattern unfortunately, but you might be able figure it out with a bit of trial and error! I would try out replacing the stitches in rows 1 and 3 with the purl versions to see if it looks the same on the right side!
Best,
Julianna