Share via: Facebook Twitter Email LinkedIn Copy Link More In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to knit an unusual stitch, and a great textured motif: The Crocodile stitch. This is one of those special knitting patterns, a stitch you don’t see every day, that will you fall in love at first sight! It’s easy to knit (much easier than it looks), perfect for knitting a unique cardigan or a sweater with an elegant touch. I believe it may be from the same family as the Seagull stitch: refined and textured, great for knitting a big piece! This swatch is made of mercerized cotton, (this set has bright and lively colors…) using sharp tip knitting needles (4 mm / US 6)… my favorites! These will save you time and effort Abbreviations CO: Cast on st: Stitch RS: Right side of the work K: Knit P: Purl yo: Yarn over passyo: Pass the yarn over the last two stitches BO: Bind off How to knit the Crocodile stitch CO multiples of 4 + 1, i.e.: 4 * 3 = 12 + 1 = 13 stitches 1º and 3º rows (RS): K across 2º row: P1, *yo, P2, passyo, P2*. Repeat from * to *, to end. 4º row: P1, *P2, yo, P2, passyo*. Repeat from * to *, to end. These four rows create the pattern and will be repeated until the desire length is reached. When finish, BO knitwise after a row four. It’s time to watch the video! How to knit the Crocodile stitch And that’s all for today! Hope you like it, knit your swatch, share it on Instagram or Twitter and tag me, so I can see your knits! Hugs and happy knitting, So Woolly – Carolina PS: A little piece of advice…don’t forget to protect the tips when using sharp tip knitting needles ;-)! Gimme your email… And I'll give you free patterns, tricks, tips, exclusive offers & automatic entry to great competitions! Thank you for subscribing. Something went wrong. I agree to have my personal information transfered to MailChimp ( more information ) I will never give away, trade or sell your email address. You can unsubscribe at any time.