New swatches based on random sources of inspiration

I have had requests for detailed tutorials or videos on specific older samples.
The most recent posts on any stitch type do not offer detailed instructions, blog searches lead to historical development and present additional information.
The blog index is an added source to browse by topic and offers direct links. That said, it is due for an update with the addition of the blog topics in the past several months.
Proof of concept swatches usually follow the associated repeats. A reminder, most are knit on Brother km models and rely on its preselection feature, absent in other models ie. Studio. Using the provided punchcard repeats may require more than just shifting the starting row to match results.

I encounter new sources of inspiration endlessly, adding to the stack of saved stitches to explore.
This post will not be restricted to any stitch type but rather include knit structures that attract my attention at the moment.
Tuck lace: all white columns correspond to needles out of work.
The chart illustrates a 24X40 repeat suitable for punchcard models.
Although the minimum repeat segment suitable for use in electronic models is far smaller, I prefer to plan the programmed width based on the number of stitches in use on the knitting machine and add row height to reduce the number of beeping reminders.
my 29X50 swatch repeat, including added side border knit stitches repeated in height X2, knit in 2/18 wool.  In the design, the yarn tucks for 4 rows, generally the limit for loop tolerance on 4.5 mm machines. The number of tuck loops can be reduced if planning to test thicker yarns, a 3-row version  

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