How Do You Knit A King Charles Brocade?
Once you have learned the basics of knitting, more diverse stitches can be mastered with a little time and practice. The King Charles Brocade is a beautiful variation that adds elegance to any project. The stitches may seem intimidating at first, go slowly and you’ll soon be proud of your progress. This pattern works wonderfully in a sweater, scarf or a favorite sock pattern. Cast stitches in multiples of 12 stitches plus 1 stitch onto your knitting needles with your choice of yarn. Begin row 1 by knitting 1, then a repeating pattern of purl 1, knit 9, purl 1, knit 1. Repeat this pattern to the end of the row. Remember to turn your work at the end of each row. Knit row 2 as knit 1, then a repeating pattern of purl 1, knit 1, purl 7, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1. Repeat this pattern to the end. Knit row 3 as knit 1, then a repeating pattern of purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 5, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1. Repeat this pattern to the end. Carry on by knitting row 4 as purl 1, then a repeating
