The Andalusian stitch is a simple pattern that adds a subtle depth and texture to an otherwise plain stockinette stitch. I particularly like using the Andalusian stitch when knitting with a variegated yarn to add a soft but effective texture to the fabric.
Andalusia is a region in Spain where the stitch may have been named for or where the stitch may have originated.
ANDALUSIAN STITCH
(Multiples of 2 stitches)
Row 1 (RS) Knit
Row 2 Purl
Row 3 *K1, p1; repeat from * to end
Row 4 Purl
These 4 rows for the Andalusian stitch pattern
