This is a variation of the Slip-Stitch Honeycomb found at KnittingFool.com
CO 1 st = backwards loop (EZ) m1 (make 1)
Shown with a cast-on count of 35 stitches.
1 2 3 4 5 Horizontal repeats
1 2 3 4 5 Vertical repeats
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