The Granite Stitch is worked over an even number of stitches and four row repeat. The decrease row followed by an increase row creates a dense fabric that looks similar to a row of purl against stockinette but the effect creates a more interesting look and feel. There is less drape to the fabric due to the denseness of the stitch but that's also very appealing attribute of this stitch pattern.
Granite Stitch
(Even number of sts)
Row 1 (RS) Knit
Row 2 *k2tog; repeat to end
Row 3 *kfb; repeat to end
Row 4 Purl
Abbreviations
kfb - knit into the front and back of the stitch
