This beautiful knitting pattern is perfect for sweaters, vests, baby cardigans, and other garments. It is created over a multiple of 5 stitches plus 1 extra stitch. The pattern includes simple purl and knit stitches with yarn wraps to create a rich, layered texture.

🧶 Materials Needed:

  • Medium weight yarn (any color)

  • Knitting needles (recommended size: 4mm or 5mm)

  • Scissors

  • Stitch counter (optional)

🧵 Cast-On Instructions:

You need to cast on stitches in multiples of 5 + 1. For example:

  • 21 stitches (5x4 = 20 + 1)

  • 26 stitches (5x5 = 25 + 1)

  • 31 stitches (5x6 = 30 + 1), etc.

🧷 Pattern Structure Overview:

Each design segment spans 5 stitches, and the stitch is built up row by row. The loop effect is created using yarn wraps.

🔁 Pattern Row Instructions:

Row 1 (Right Side):

  1. Start with 4 purl stitches:
    Purl 1, Purl 2, Purl 3, Purl 4

  2. Wrap the yarn around the needle twice:
    Bring the yarn forward and wrap it twice as if making a yarn over.

  3. Repeat steps 1–2 across the row.

  4. End the row with 1 extra stitch (as per the “+1”) – knit this stitch normally.

At the end of Row 1, you’ll have a combination of purl stitches and yarn-wrapped loops.

Row 2 (Wrong Side):

  1. Knit the first stitch.

  2. For each set of stitches:

    • Purl 4 stitches

    • When you reach the double-loop stitch (from the previous row), insert the needle into it and drop one loop, knit into the remaining loop. This creates a longer stitch.

  3. Repeat until the end of the row.

  4. End with a knit stitch.

Row 3 (Right Side):

Same as Row 1:

  1. Purl 4 stitches

  2. Wrap the yarn twice

  3. Repeat across

  4. End with 1 knit stitch

Row 4 (Wrong Side):

Same as Row 2:

  1. Knit 1

  2. Purl 4 stitches

  3. Drop 1 loop from the wrapped stitch and knit through the remaining one

  4. Repeat until end

  5. Knit the last stitch

Repeat these 4 rows for the complete pattern.

📌 Pattern Tips:

  • Always ensure that you wrap the yarn exactly twice – this is important to create the proper loop length and structure.

  • The purl sections give a soft, ribbed background, while the dropped loop creates a nice texture line.

  • After 8–10 rows, the full design will become clearly visible.

🧵 Where to Use This Pattern:

  • Front panels of cardigans or sweaters

  • Baby clothes (especially soft yarn)

  • Decorative scarves or hats

  • Borders of shawls or throws