Made in a multiple of 4 sts and 8 row repeat.
Row 1) k2, P2
Row 2) P2, K2
Row 3) k2, P2
Row 4) P2, K2
Row 5) P2, K2
Row 6) k2, P2
Row 7) P2, K2
Row 8) k2, P2
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Stitch 5 – Checkered Stitch
Made in a multiple of 4 sts and 8 row repeat. Row 1) k2, P2 Row 2) P2, K2 Row 3) k2, P2 Row 4) P2, K2 Row 5) P2, K2 Row 6) k2, P2 Row 7) P2, K2 Row 8) k2, P2
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