How to knit the Hurdle Stitch

I prefer to knit with a slipped stitch at the beginning as I like the way the edges look. If you would like the stitch as written without this edging, scroll down to the second set of instructions.

Terms:

k =  knit

p = purl

sl = slip

sts = stitches

rep = repeat

Terms & Abbreviations explained at end of post.

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Hurdle Stitch: Multiple of 2

Knit with straight edging

Pattern is four rows, repeated until desired length is reached.

Start Pattern:

Row 1:  sl1, knit to end.

Row 2: rep row 1.

Row 3: sl1, k1, p1 to end.

Row 4: rep row 3.

Repeat these 4 rows until desired length is reached.

When slipping the first stitch, slip the stitch as if you are going to knit it, with the yarn in back.

This is a really nice stitch that looks petty much the same on both sides.

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Hurdle Stitch: Multiple of 2

Written with the standard stitch instructions

Pattern is four rows, repeated until desired length is reached.

Start Pattern:

Row 1:  knit to end.

Row 2: rep row 1.

Row 3:  k1, p1 to end.

Row 4:  rep row 3.

Repeat these 4 rows until desired length is reached.

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The Hurdle Stitch in the Round: Multiple of 2

Knit seamless using double pointed needles or a circular needle.

Pattern is four rounds, repeated until desired length is reached.

Start Pattern:

Round 1: knit to end.

Round 2: purl to end.

Round 3: k1, p1 to end.

Round 4: rep round 3.

Repeat these 4 rounds until desired length is reached.

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Terms & Abbreviations

k =  knit

p = purl

sl = slip

sts = stitches

rep = repeat

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k & p abbreviations: describe the detailed workings of the pattern. For example; k1, p4, k2 written in a pattern means you knit 1 stitch, then purl 4 stitches, then knit 2 stitches.

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Multiples: some patterns require a certain number of stitches to form a complete pattern, the number of stitches cast on the needle must be divisible by this number. In the beginning of the pattern when stated multiples of 5, this means to cast on a number that 5 can go into, such as 10, 15 or 20, you get to choose the number depending on what it is you are making. If a pattern asks for a multiple of 3 + 1 this means you cast on a number that 3 can go into, then add 1 additional stitch, for example if you want to use 9 as your multiple of 3 you would cast on 10 stitches then add 1 stitch for a total of 10 stitches cast on.

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Repeat: written as rep in a pattern.

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sl: this abbreviation means you transfer the stitch from the left hand needle on to the right hand needle without knitting it, then you follow the directions for  the next stitch. For example; sl1, k1 written in a pattern means you slip the first stitch from the left hand needle on to the right hand needle without knitting it, then knit the next stitch.

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stitch(es): abbreviated as st or sts in a pattern.

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Knitting Samples Knit using

Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick and Quick Yarn