plaited basket stitch CO 25 st. R1: k2, pbs, k1; R2: p2, pbs, p1

another variation:
Cables:
4CF: put next 2 stitches on cable needle, bring to front, knit next 2 stitches, then knit 2 stitches from cable needle
4CB: put next 2 stitches on cable needle, bring to back, knit next 2 stitches, then knit 2 stitches from cable needle

Instructions:
Cast-on 46 stitches (or a multiple of 4+2)

Row 1(RS): K2, 4CF (repeat to end)
Row 2(WS): Purl to end
Row 3: 4CB (repeat to last 2 sts), K2
Row 4: Purl to end

2011 Altamont, won a second place ribbon
2013 Chatham, second place, class 7b
->DLn2013