Nellie`s Crochet Knit and Purl Stitches

Nellie`s Crochet Knit and Purl Stitches

by Janelle Schlossman

Circa 1979

Years ago I made up this stitch pattern. Usually crochet rib stitch patterns are made by using

a combination of post stitches. But because I wanted the look of a knitted rib and a lighter softer

fabric I came up with this. I`ve used this rib pattern on hats, baby sweaters, booties and scarves

and the borders of afghans. It's real simple and I hope you like the look of this rib pattern. :-)

Abbreviations:

YO: yarn over

Nellie`s Knit Stitch: nks

1: A single crochet made by inserting your hook through the front loop of

the stitch by going through from the front and under the loop. (see photo above)

YO and draw loop through.. YO and draw through both loops on hook.

Nellie`s Purl Stitch: nps

1: A single crochet made by inserting your hook through the back loop of the next st

(working from the middle of the stitch). YO and draw through.

YO and draw through both loops on hook.