Two-Color Patent Rib

This pattern can be used for knitting scarves as it looks very effectively on both sides.
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In order to make this pattern need to cast on number of stitches multiple of 3, plus 2 edge stitches.
Row 1 (red): * knit 1, yarn over, slip stitch, the yarn at the back *;
Row 2 (red): * over yarn, slip yarn over and stitch from previous row, purl 1 *;
Row 3 (yellow): * yarn over, slip stitch, knit one stitch and two yarn overs together *;
Row 4 (yellow): * purl 1, over yarn, slip yarn over and stitch from previous row *;
Row 5 (red): * knit one stitch and two yarn overs together, yarn over, slip stitch *;
Then repeat the pattern from Row 2.
Pattern Chart
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Pattern Chart Symbols
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A classical knit. |
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Reduce three knit stitches together (at the front). |
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Yarn over. Take the working yarn by the tip of the right needle from the right back to the left inward. Yarn overs are done for eyelet knitting. |
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Stitch with two yarn overs. The stitch and yarn over from the previous row get slipped with a new yarn over. |
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Slip a stitch from the left needle to the right one without knitting it. The working yarn remains behind the needle (at the back). |
Lesson video how to knit Two-Color Patent Rib
We recommend looking at:
How to Knit Charted Patterns with Needles
Symbols for Stitches and Knitting Techniques