This is a reversible pattern that lies flat. On the one side, the little pyramids point upward; on the other they point downward. The fabric is flat, firm, and shapely, requiring little or no blocking.
Cast on a multiple of 6 stitches plus 5 additional stitches.
Row 1 - right side: Knit 5, * purl 1, knit 5; repeat  from * to end.
Row 2: Knit 1, * purl 3, knit 3; repeat  from * to last 4 stitches, purl 3, knit 1.
Row 3: Purl 2, * knit 1, purl 5; repeat  from * to last 3 stitches, knit 1, purl 2.
Row 4: Purl 2, * knit 1, purl 5; repeat  from * to last 3 stitches, knit 1, purl 2.
Row 5: Knit 1, * purl 3, knit 3; repeat  from * to last 4 stitches, purl 3, knit 1.
Row 6: Knit 5, * purl 1, knit 5; repeat  from * to end.