A stitch counter is a very handy tool to have on hand if you are going to stitch up this clover knitting pattern. It is not an overly difficult pattern but some skill is needed to complete it correctly. If you feel a little intimidated, give it a try anyway. You may surprise yourself and will love the feeling of accomplishment once you conquer this pattern.

Skill level: Intermediate

12 Stitch pattern repeat.

You can use any weight yarn along with the appropriate size needles for that particular yarn. A suggestion of needle sizes often is posted on the yarn label (wrapper).

Multiple of 12 + 1.
1st row (right side): K2tog, k4, yo, k1, yo, k4, *sl 1, k2tog, psso, k4, yo, k1, yo, k4, rep from * to last 2 sts, sl 1, k1, psso
2nd and every alt row: Purl.
3rd row: K2tog, k3, [yo, k3] twice, *sl 1, k2tog, psso, k3 [yo, k3] twice; rep from * to last 2 sts, sl 1, k1, psso
5th row: K2tog, k2, yo, k5, yo, k2, *sl 1, k2tog, psso, k2, yo, k5, yo, k2; rep from * to last 2 sts, sl 1, k1, psso.
7th row: K1, *yo, k4, sl 1, k2tog, psso, k4, yo, k1,; rep from * to end.
9th row: K2, yo, k3, sl 1, k2tog, psso, k3, *[yo, k3] twice, sl 1, k2tog, psso, k3; rep from * to last 2 sts, yo, k2.
11th row: K3, yo, k2, sl 1, k2tog, psso, k2, *yo, k5, yo, k2, sl 1, k2tog, psso, k2; rep from * to last 3 sts, yo, k3.
12th row: Purl.
Rep these 12 rows.

Knitting Abbreviations:

• k= knit
• p=purl
• psso=pass slip stitch over
• rep=repeat
• sl=slip
• sts=stitches
• tog=together
• yo=yarn over

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