How to: Knit mosaic slip stitch

Learn how to knit in mosaic slip stitch to create our Alana sweater. Perfect for more experienced knitters to create textured stripes.

Learn how to knit in mosaic slip stitch to create our Alana sweater. Perfect for more experienced knitters to create textured stripes.

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Learn how to knit in mosaic slip stitch to create our Alana sweater. Perfect for more experienced knitters to create textured stripes.

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Level: Intermediate
Craft: Knitting
Type: Technique

Step by Step

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Step 1

Knitting mosaic knit slip is worked in a 12 row repeat pattern.

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Step 2

Cast on a multiple of 6 stitches plus 2 stitches.

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Step 3

Row 1: work in colour B. Knit 1 * knit 1, slip stitch 1 purl wise, knit 3, slip stitch 1 purl wise * repeat until 1 stitch left, knit 1.

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Step 4

Row 2: knit 1 * yarn forward, slip stitch 1 purl wise, yarn back, knit 3, yarn forward, slip stitch 1 purl wise, yarn back, knit 1 * repeat until 1 stitch left, knit 1.

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Step 5

Row 3: change to colour A, knit 1 * knit 2, slip stitch 1 purl wise, knit 1, slip stitch 1 purl wise, knit 1 * repeat until 1 stitch left, knit 1.

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Step 6

Row 4: knit 1 * knit 1, yarn forward, slip stitch 1 purl wise, yarn back, knit 1, yarn forward, slip stitch 1 purl wise, yarn back, knit 2 * repeat until 1 stitch left, knit 1.

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Step 7

Row 5: change to colour B, knit 1 * knit 3, slip stitch 1 purl wise, knit 1. Slip stitch 1 purl wise * repeat until 1 stitch left, knit 1.

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Step 8

Row 6: knit 1 * yarn forward, slip stitch 1 purl wise, yarn back, knit 1, yarn forward, slip stitch 1 purl wise, yarn back, knit 3 * repeat until 1 stitch left, knit 1.

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Step 9

Row 7: Change to colour A, knit 1 * slip stitch 1 purl wise, knit 1, slip stitch 1 purl wise, knit 3 * repeat until 1 stitch left, knit 1.

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Step 10

Row 8: knit 1 * knit 3, yarn forward, slip stitch purl wise, yarn back, knit 1, yarn forward, slip stitch 1 purl wise, yarn back * repeat until 1 stitch left, knit 1.

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Step 11

Row 9: change to colour B, knit 1 * knit 1, slip stitch 1 purl wise, knit 1, slip stitch purl wise, knit 2 * repeat until 1 stitch left, knit 1.

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Step 12

Row 10: Knit 1 *Knit 2, yarn forward, slip stitch purl wise, yarn back, knit 1, yarn forward, slip stitch 1 purl wise, yarn back, knit 1 *repeat until 1 stitch left, knit 1.

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Step 13

Row 11: Change to colour A, knit 1 * slip stitch 1 purl wise, knit 3, slip stitch 1 purl wise, knit 1 * repeat until 1 stitch left, knit 1.

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Step 14

Row 12: knit 1 * knit 1, yarn forward, slip stitch 1 purl wise, yarn back, knit 3, yarn forward, slip stitch 1 purl wise, yarn back * repeat until 1 stitch left, knit 1.

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Step 15

Keep repeating rows 1-12 until you’ve reached your desired length.