All knitting stitch patterns
A charted reference of every stitch family — basics, ribbing, cables, lace, colourwork, textured knit-purl, slip-stitch, brioche, and edgings.
Stockinette Stitch
Basic Stitches
Worked flat over any number of stitches. Row 1 (RS): knit. Row 2 (WS): purl. The smooth "V" face is the front; the bumpy face is …
Reverse Stockinette Stitch
Basic Stitches
The bumpy back of stockinette used as the public face. Row 1 (RS): purl. Row 2 (WS): knit. Common as a background for cables.
Garter Stitch
Basic Stitches
Knit every row when worked flat; alternate knit and purl rounds when worked in the round. Creates parallel ridges. Lies flat, ful…
Seed Stitch
Basic Stitches
Worked over an even number of stitches. Row 1: *k1, p1; rep from *. Row 2: knit the purls and purl the knits (each stitch alterna…
Moss Stitch
Basic Stitches
A British "double seed". Worked over an even number. Rows 1–2: *k1, p1; rep from *. Rows 3–4: *p1, k1; rep from *.
Double Moss Stitch
Basic Stitches
Rows 1 and 4: *k2, p2; rep from *. Rows 2 and 3: *p2, k2; rep from *. A wider, more plush version of moss; excellent on blankets …
Sand Stitch
Basic Stitches
Row 1 (RS): knit. Row 2 (WS): *k1, p1; rep from *. A subtly-textured ground that lies flat and reads quietly under colourwork.
Linen Stitch
Basic Stitches
Row 1 (RS): *k1, slip 1 purlwise wyif; rep from *. Row 2 (WS): *p1, slip 1 purlwise wyib; rep from *. A dense, woven-looking fabr…
Stockinette with Garter Selvedge
Basic Stitches
Worked over n+4 sts. Knit 2 at each edge every row; work the centre in stockinette. The garter border tames stockinette's curl on…
Garter Stitch in the Round
Basic Stitches
In rounds: alternate one knit round and one purl round. Same dense, ridged face as flat garter, just slower.
1×1 Rib
Ribbing
1×1 Rib alternates 1 knit stitch and 1 purl stitch in a vertical column. The deeper the column, the more elastic the fabric. Smal…
2×1 Rib
Ribbing
2×1 Rib alternates 2 knit stitches and 1 purl stitch in a vertical column. The deeper the column, the more elastic the fabric. Sm…
1×2 Rib
Ribbing
1×2 Rib alternates 1 knit stitch and 2 purl stitches in a vertical column. The deeper the column, the more elastic the fabric. Sm…
2×2 Rib
Ribbing
2×2 Rib alternates 2 knit stitches and 2 purl stitches in a vertical column. The deeper the column, the more elastic the fabric. …
3×1 Rib
Ribbing
3×1 Rib alternates 3 knit stitches and 1 purl stitch in a vertical column. The deeper the column, the more elastic the fabric. Sm…
1×3 Rib
Ribbing
1×3 Rib alternates 1 knit stitch and 3 purl stitches in a vertical column. The deeper the column, the more elastic the fabric. Sm…
3×2 Rib
Ribbing
3×2 Rib alternates 3 knit stitches and 2 purl stitches in a vertical column. The deeper the column, the more elastic the fabric. …
2×3 Rib
Ribbing
2×3 Rib alternates 2 knit stitches and 3 purl stitches in a vertical column. The deeper the column, the more elastic the fabric. …
3×3 Rib
Ribbing
3×3 Rib alternates 3 knit stitches and 3 purl stitches in a vertical column. The deeper the column, the more elastic the fabric. …
4×2 Rib
Ribbing
4×2 Rib alternates 4 knit stitches and 2 purl stitches in a vertical column. The deeper the column, the more elastic the fabric. …
2×4 Rib
Ribbing
2×4 Rib alternates 2 knit stitches and 4 purl stitches in a vertical column. The deeper the column, the more elastic the fabric. …
4×4 Rib
Ribbing
4×4 Rib alternates 4 knit stitches and 4 purl stitches in a vertical column. The deeper the column, the more elastic the fabric. …
5×1 Rib
Ribbing
5×1 Rib alternates 5 knit stitches and 1 purl stitch in a vertical column. The deeper the column, the more elastic the fabric. Sm…
5×5 Rib
Ribbing
5×5 Rib alternates 5 knit stitches and 5 purl stitches in a vertical column. The deeper the column, the more elastic the fabric. …
6×2 Rib
Ribbing
6×2 Rib alternates 6 knit stitches and 2 purl stitches in a vertical column. The deeper the column, the more elastic the fabric. …
6×6 Rib
Ribbing
6×6 Rib alternates 6 knit stitches and 6 purl stitches in a vertical column. The deeper the column, the more elastic the fabric. …
Twisted 1×1 Rib
Ribbing
Knit the knit stitches through the back loop to twist them, producing a sharper, more sculptural column. Standard 1×1 rib but eve…
Twisted 2×2 Rib
Ribbing
k2 through the back loops on every RS row.
Mistake Rib
Ribbing
A "mistake" version of 2×2 rib that produces deep, soft columns. Cast on a multiple of 4 + 3.
Broken Rib
Ribbing
Half rib, half stockinette — softer, less elastic, and beautifully textured for scarves.