This is based on “Raspberries and Cream” from Barbara Walker’s A Third Treasury of Knitting Patterns. The fabric tends to pull together, making a nice thick sturdy cloth. I have modified the original pattern to make a neater side edge. To prevent the top and bottom edges from flaring out I have used smaller-sized knitting needles and fewer stitches, but the berry stitch pattern can be worked on any multiple of 4 plus 1 stitches.

I used Knitpicks “Dishie” cotton yarn, but if you use a thicker yarn such as Peaches & Creme, go up in needle size to #6 and #8.