Dots and Dashes by Vicki Monthei

Dots and Dashes

Knitting
July 2026
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
5 stitches and 8 rows = 1 inch
in Dots and Dashes pattern - blocked
US 7 - 4.5 mm
English
This pattern is available as a free Ravelry download

Morse code, anyone? This 1871 pattern is from Mrs. George (Anne Jane) Cupples’ booklet published in Edinburgh, Scotland. She was a prolific author of children’s books but wrote only 2 knitting booklets.
This swatch was so quick to knit up! There are just 8 pattern rows with a multiple of 6 stitches plus 4 optional edge stitches.
Idea: knit a date or initials in Morse code in a hem or scarf!

Skills needed: cast on, knit, purl, YO, k2tog, casting on in the middle of a row and bind off.

Gauge is not important in this pattern. Any block-able yarn/thread will work. Make a swatch to check gauge and appearance.