Here is a simple almond knitting pattern that you can use for a variety of projects, such as scarves, blankets, or even sweaters:Materials needed:
- Worsted weight yarn in the color of your choice
- Knitting needles
- Scissors
- Tapestry needle
- Cast on 11 stitches.
- Row 1 (right side): Knit 1, purl 1, knit 1 to end of row.
- Row 2 (wrong side): Purl 1, knit 1, purl 1 to end of row.
- Row 3: Knit 1, purl 1, knit 1 to end of row.
- Row 4: Purl 1, knit 1, purl 1 to end of row.
- Row 5: Knit 1, purl 1, knit 1 to end of row.
- Row 6: Slip 1 knitwise, knit 2 together, pass the slipped stitch over (also known as a centered double decrease), purl 5, knit 2 together, pass the slipped stitch over.
- Row 7: Knit 1, purl 3, knit 1, purl 3, knit 1.
- Row 8: Purl 1, knit 1, purl 3, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1.
- Row 9: Knit 2 together, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, slip slip knit.
- Row 10: Purl 1, knit 2 together, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, slip slip purl.
- Row 11: Knit 2 together, knit 3, knit 2 together through the back loop.
- Row 12: Purl 2 together, purl 1, purl 2 together through the back loop.
- Bind off all stitches and weave in any loose ends.