Pattern
Abbreviations
k = knit
yo = yarn over (bring yarn forward between the needles and to back over right needle)
k2tog = knit two stitches together
k3tog = knit three stitches together
sts = stitches
Pattern repeats over 6 sts. Cast on a multiple of 6, plus 4 (for garter edges.)
Knit two rows plain for garter stitch edge.
Row 1: K2, * yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k1, k2tog, repeat from * to last 2 sts, k2.
Row 2: K2, p to last 2 sts, k2.
Row 3: K2, * yo, k3, yo, k3tog, repeat from * to last 2 sts, k2.
Row 4: K2, p to last 2 sts, k2.
Row 5: K2, * k2tog, k1, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, repeat from * to last 2 sts, k2.
Row 6: K2, p to last 2 sts, k2.
Row 7: K2, * k3tog, yo, k3, yo, repeat from * to last 2 sts, k2.
Row 8: K2, p to last 2 sts, k2.
Repeat rows 1-8 for desired length.
Purl 2 rows plain for garter stitch edge. Bind off.
Alternate Updated Version
Pattern repeats over 6 sts. Cast on a multiple of 6, plus 4 (for garter edges.)
Knit two rows plain for garter stitch edge.
Row 1: K2, * yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k1, k2tog, repeat from * to last 2 sts, k2.
Row 2: K to end.
Row 3: K2, * yo, k3, yo, k3tog, repeat from * to last 2 sts, k2.
Row 4: K to end.
Row 5: K2, * k2tog, k1, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, repeat from * to last 2 sts, k2.
Row 6: K to end.
Row 7: K2, * k3tog, yo, k3, yo, repeat from * to last 2 sts, k2.
Row 8: K to end.
Repeat rows 1-8 for desired length.
Purl 2 rows plain for garter stitch edge. Bind off.