𝗞𝗻𝗶𝘁 𝗣𝘂𝗿𝗹 𝟳𝟭: Multiple of 8 sts plus 1, 16-row repeat

Pangolins are unique creatures with distinctive scales covering their bodies. If you're looking to create a pangolin-inspired piece, consider using a combination of knit and purl stitches to mimic the texture of their scales.
To get started, cast on a multiple of 8 stitches plus 1 and begin knitting.

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• Pattern Instructions
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Knit Purl Stitch No 71

Name: Pangolins stitch.

Category: Knit Purl Dictionary, Diamond stitches.

Level: Advanced beginner.

Pattern: Multiple of 8 sts plus 1, 16-row repeat.

Pattern Instructions

English

Multiple of 8 sts plus 1.
Row 1 (RS): K1, *k3, p1, k4 ; work from *.
Row 2 (WS): *P4, k1, p3 ; work from *, p1.
Row 3: K1, *k2, p1, k1, p1, k3 ; work from *.
Row 4: *P3, k1, p1, k1, p2 ; work from *, p1.
Row 5: K1, *k1, p1, k3, p1, k2 ; work from *.
Row 6: *P2, k5, p1 ; work from *, p1.
Row 7: K1, *p1, k5, p1, k1 ; work from *.
Row 8: *P1, k1, p5, k1 ; work from *, p1.
Row 9: P1, *k7, p1 ; work from *.
Row 10: *K1, p7 ; work from *, k1.
Row 11: Repeat row 7.
Row 12: Repeat row 8.
Row 13: Repeat row 5.
Row 14: *K3, p3, k2 ; work from *, k1.
Row 15: Repeat row 3.
Row 16: Repeat row 4.
1-16.

Dansk

Maskeantal deleligt med 8 plus 1.
Pind 1 (RS): 1 r, *3 r, 1 vr, 4 r ; strik fra *.
Pind 2 (VS): *4 vr, 1 r, 3 vr ; strik fra *, 1 vr.
Pind 3: 1 r, *2 r, 1 vr, 1 r, 1 vr, 3 r ; strik fra *.
Pind 4: *3 vr, 1 r, 1 vr, 1 r, 2 vr ; strik fra *, 1 vr.
Pind 5: 1 r, *1 r, 1 vr, 3 r, 1 vr, 2 r ; strik fra *.
Pind 6: *2 vr, 5 r, 1 vr ; strik fra *, 1 vr.
Pind 7: 1 r, *1 vr, 5 r, 1 vr, 1 r ; strik fra *.
Pind 8: *1 vr, 1 r, 5 vr, 1 r ; strik fra *, 1 vr.
Pind 9: 1 vr, *7 r, 1 vr ; strik fra *.
Pind 10: *1 r, 7 vr ; strik fra *, 1 r.
Pind 11: Gentag pind 7.
Pind 12: Gentag pind 8.
Pind 13: Gentag pind 5.
Pind 14: *3 r, 3 vr, 2 r ; strik fra *, 1 r.
Pind 15: Gentag pind 3.
Pind 16: Gentag pind 4.
1-16.

Deutsch

Rechts Links Strickenmuster 71, Ein Vielfaches von 8 plus 1 M.
Reihe 1 (VS): 1 re, *3re, 1 li, 4re ; ab * arbeiten.
Reihe 2 (RS): *4li, 1 re, 3li ; ab * arbeiten, 1 li.
Reihe 3: 1 re, *2re, 1 li, 1 re, 1 li, 3re ; ab * arbeiten.
Reihe 4: *3li, 1 re, 1 li, 1 re, 2li ; ab * arbeiten, 1 li.
Reihe 5: 1 re, *1 re, 1 li, 3re, 1 li, 2re ; ab * arbeiten.
Reihe 6: *2li, 5re, 1 li ; ab * arbeiten, 1 li.
Reihe 7: 1 re, *1 li, 5re, 1 li, 1 re ; ab * arbeiten.
Reihe 8: *1 li, 1 re, 5li, 1 re ; ab * arbeiten, 1 li.
Reihe 9: 1 li, *7re, 1 li ; ab * arbeiten.
Reihe 10: *1 re, 7li ; ab * arbeiten, 1 re.
Reihe 11: Reihe 7 wiederholen.
Reihe 12: Reihe 8 wiederholen.
Reihe 13: Reihe 5 wiederholen.
Reihe 14: *3re, 3li, 2re ; ab * arbeiten, 1 re.
Reihe 15: Reihe 3 wiederholen.
Reihe 16: Reihe 4 wiederholen.
1-16.

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Knit Purl Repeat: The Heart of Every Creation

Grab your needles, yarn, pick one, and start knitting!
Listed from top to bottom and left to right:
Knit Purl 71, Knit Purl 25, Knit Purl 22,
Knit Purl 33, Knit Purl 39, Knit Purl 48,
Knit Purl 04, Knit Purl 05, Knit Purl 06,

English	RS: Knit WS: Purl	RS: Purl WS: Knit
Italiano	DL: Maglia Diritto RL: Maglia Rovescio	DL: Maglia Rovescio RL: Maglia Diritto
Español	LD: Derecho LR: Revés	LD: Revés LR: Derecho
Deutsch	RS: Rechts VS: Links	VS: Links RS: Rechts
Dansk	RS: Ret VS: Vrang	RS: Vrang VS: Rett
Czech	Líc: Hladce Rub: Obrace	Líc: Obrace Rub: Hladce
Русский	Лиц р: Лицевая петля Изн р: Изнаночная петля	Лиц р: Изнаночная петля Изн р: Лицевая петля
中文	正面: 下针（正针） 反面: 上针（反针）	正面: 上针（反针） 反面: 下针（正针）
日本語	表側: 表目 裏側: 裏目	表側: 裏目 裏側: 表目