Duplicate Stitch

Duplicate stitch allows you to add color designs to an already-knitted piece of fabric. You can add an infinite amount of colors and easily undo the stitches if you mess up or need to change the design.

You will be learning duplicate stitch on a small star to accompany your Intarsia moon.

To knit the duplicate-stitch capital letters like the M above, see Little Cotton Rabbit’s excellent post on the duplicate stitch.

Patterns for Practice

To practice your duplicate stitch and to embellish your existing knits, here are three recommended charts: