Gansey Chevrons Stitch Pattern | Knit with Aabhar
Pattern Description
Gansey Chevrons knitting stitch is a simple knitting pattern featuring embossed chevrons. It is a simple pattern with just knits and purls and you can clearly see the chevrons on the knitted fabric.
The pattern repeats over 8 rows and is perfect for knitting wearable projects such as sweaters and cardigans.
Pattern Details
Skill Level
Easy
Row Count
8
Pattern Repeat
(Multiple of 16) + 1 stitch

Abbreviations
This free knit pattern is written in US terms. You can also check out other common knit abbreviations.
| CO | Cast on |
| k | Knit |
| p | Purl |
| rep | Repeat |
| RS | Right side |
| st (s) | Stitch (es) |
| WS | Wrong side |
Pattern Instructions
CO (Multiple of 16 sts) + 1 stitch. For example, you can cast on (16 x 2) + 1 = 33 stitches to knit a sample swatch.
| Row 1 (RS): | * p1, k6, p3, k6; rep from * to last st, p1. |
| Row 2: | k1, * p5, k5, p5, k1; rep from * to end. |
| Row 3: | * p1, k4, p2, k1, p1, k1, p2, k4; rep from * to last st, p1. |
| Row 4: | k1, * p3, k2, p2, k1, p2, k2, p3, k1; rep from * to end. |
| Row 5: | * p1, k2, p2, k3, p1, k3, p2, k2; rep from * to last st, p1. |
| Row 6: | k1, * p1, k2, p4, k1, p4, k2, p1, k1; rep from * to end. |
| Row 7: | * p3, k5, p1, k5, p2; rep from * to last st, p1. |
| Row 8: | k1, * k1, p6, k1, p6, k2; rep from * to end. |
Repeat this free knit pattern (8 rows) until you have reached the desired length for your work.
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