All knitting stitch patterns

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 …

Beginner Worsted 2-st × 2-row

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.

Beginner Worsted 2-st × 2-row

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…

Beginner Worsted 2-st × 2-row

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…

Beginner Worsted 2-st × 2-row

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 *.

Beginner Worsted 2-st × 2-row

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 …

Beginner Worsted 2-st × 2-row

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.

Beginner Worsted 2-st × 2-row

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…

Beginner Worsted 2-st × 2-row

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…

Beginner Worsted 2-st × 2-row

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.

Beginner Worsted 2-st × 2-row

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…

Beginner Worsted 2-st × 2-row

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…

Beginner Worsted 3-st × 2-row

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…

Beginner Worsted 3-st × 2-row

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. …

Beginner Worsted 4-st × 2-row

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…

Beginner Worsted 4-st × 2-row

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…

Beginner Worsted 4-st × 2-row

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. …

Beginner Worsted 5-st × 2-row

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. …

Beginner Worsted 5-st × 2-row

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. …

Beginner Worsted 6-st × 2-row

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. …

Beginner Worsted 6-st × 2-row

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. …

Beginner Worsted 6-st × 2-row

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. …

Beginner Worsted 8-st × 2-row

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…

Beginner Worsted 6-st × 2-row

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. …

Beginner Worsted 10-st × 2-row

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. …

Beginner Worsted 8-st × 2-row

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. …

Beginner Worsted 12-st × 2-row

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…

Easy Worsted 2-st × 2-row

Twisted 2×2 Rib

Ribbing

k2 through the back loops on every RS row.

Easy Worsted 4-st × 2-row

Mistake Rib

Ribbing

A "mistake" version of 2×2 rib that produces deep, soft columns. Cast on a multiple of 4 + 3.

Easy Worsted 4-st × 2-row

Broken Rib

Ribbing

Half rib, half stockinette — softer, less elastic, and beautifully textured for scarves.

Easy Worsted 2-st × 2-row