Here is a quick look at how to work up the Mesh Stitch in both Knit and Crochet! Both of these patterns will lay flat and provide for a beautiful texture – best used in blankets, bags, totes. etc!
Abbreviations:
Knit:
k: knit
p: purl
rep: repeat
sts(s): stitch(es)
yo: yarn over
k2tog: knit two together
ws: wrong side
Crochet:
Ch: Chain
st: stitch
sc: single crochet
hdc half double crochet
Pattern:
Knit:
CO a multiple of 2 stitches
Row 1: Knit
Row 2: K2, *YO, K2tog,* repeat * to last 2 sts, K2
Row 3: Knit
Row 4: K3, *YO, K2tog,* repeat * to last 1 sts, K1
Crochet
Chain on odd number of stitches
Row 1: Sc across, ch 2, turn
Row 2: skip the first stitch in your foundation row and slip stitch in the next stitch, *ch 2, sk st, slip stitch into next stitch; repeat from * across to last stitch. Ch 2, turn.
Row 3 sl st into 1st group of ch 2 stitches below, *ch 2, sl st into next group of ch 2 stitches below. Repeat from * across
Want to check out a pattern using both of these stitches… check this one out!