Portcullis Stitch: Summer Stitch Sampler Knit Along 2

Holly

4 years ago

The stitch for Week 2 of the Summer Stitch Sampler Knit Along is the Portcullis Stitch.

Download PDF | Add to Ravelry Queue | Pin on Pinterest

Thank you for joining us! Instructions are provided for this section of the afghan only. The Summer Stitch Sampler Knit Along overview information can be found here.

The Facebook group for the SSS KAL can be found here.

Section 2 – Portcullis Stitch

Directions for small (36″ x 40″) and large (48″ x 65″) afghans are provided as S (L).

Materials

Materials are provided for this section of the afghan only. For a comprehensive list of materials needed, return to the Summer Stitch Sampler Knit Along overview.

Yarn:
100 (215) yards of worsted weight yarn
Pictured: Caron Simply Soft in Sunshine and Watermelon (Colors B and C)

Abbreviations

k – knit
k2tog – knit 2 stitches together; single right-leaning decrease
p – purl
psso – pass slipped stitch over
sl – slip
st(s) – stitch(es)
St st – Stockinette stitch
yo – yarn over

Pattern

You will need yarn in Colors B and C for this section. It can also be worked in one color.

All sections of the pattern are worked back and forth from the bottom up.

Portcullis Stitch

This stitch caught my eye because I could not quite figure out how it was made. The vertical rib-like pattern is matched by horizontal rows that emulate ribs.

Worked over stitch multiples of 4+1, Portcullis Stitch is beautiful in one color or many colors.

Setup

With Color B, work 2 rows St st.

Stitch Pattern

Row 1 – k2, k2tog, *(k1, yo, k1) into the same st, sl 1, k2tog, psso* to last 4 sts, end (k1, yo, k1) into the same st, k2tog, k1
Row 2 – p all

Repeat both rows with Color C.

Continue to repeat Rows 1 and 2 and to alternate colors until this section measures 3.25″ (5.25″).

Finishing

With last color used in pattern, work 2 rows St st.

Leave your stitches on the needle for next week. Weave in your tails.

Portcullis Stitch Video

Examples

Thank you to Laurie, Samantha, and Stella for sharing their work!

Need support? Want to share your progress? Join the Facebook group!

See you next week for Part 3!