PINAR
The garter stitch is often the first technique a knitter learns, and for good reason—it’s simple, versatile, and incredibly satisfying. But it’s not just for beginners! This project shows how you can use the familiar garter stitch to create a stunning, intricate piece of knitwear. By combining individual diamond-shaped motifs, you can create a one-of-a-kind jacket.
Yarn & Needles
- Yarn: A mid-weight mohair blend yarn.
- Knitting Needles: Size 5 (US 8)
Pattern: The Garter Stitch Diamond Motifs
This jacket is created by knitting and joining individual garter stitch motifs. The pattern below creates a diamond shape by using a series of decreases.
- First Motif:
- Cast on 63 stitches (31 + 1 center + 31).
- Knit every row in garter stitch.
- Every 10 rows, knit the middle 3 stitches together to decrease. This will form the top point of your diamond.
- Continue this decrease until all stitches are gone. Bind off the remaining stitch.
- Repeat this process to create five diamond motifs for the bottom row of your jacket.
- Subsequent Motifs:
- For the upper rows, you’ll join the new motifs to the ones below as you knit.
- Start with 59 stitches (29 + 1 center + 29).
- Follow the same garter stitch and decrease instructions as before, making sure to connect the new motif to the top of the diamond motifs below.
- Continue knitting and joining motifs until the jacket is complete.
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