Dense pattern knitting

Pattern rapport of 2 stitches and 2 rows.

Description of knitting the pattern in rows:

To knit in rows, cast on a number of stitches multiple of 2 + 1 stitch for symmetry + 2 edge stitches.

Row 1: knit stitch, *1 purl, 1 knit*. 1 knit, knit stitch. Row 2: knit stitch, 1 purl, *slip 1 stitch purlwise, yarn in front, 1 purl*, knit stitch.

Continue knitting alternating rows 1 and 2.

Description of knitting the pattern in the round:

To knit the pattern in the round, cast on an even number of stitches.

Row 1: *1 knit, 1 purl*.

Row 2: *slip 1 stitch purlwise, yarn in front, 1 purl*.

Continue knitting alternating these 2 rows.