26 Lay Flat Knitting Stitches (Non-Curling)

Collection of Lay Flat Knitting Stitches lets you confidently knit scarves, dishcloths, and blankets that look beautiful fresh off your needles. Eliminate the common issue of curling edges by selecting among these lay flat stitch patterns.

A swatch of fabric that remains flat without curling is called “lay flat.” This phrase suggests that the fabric is smoothly spread out, devoid of any curling or wrinkling. While “lie flat” is also grammatically correct, “lay flat” prevails as the more commonly used term in this context.

Fisherman's Rib knit stitch pattern knitted flat in light blue yarn color.

Fisherman’s Rib Knit Stitch Pattern

The Fisherman’s Rib Knit Stitch Pattern creates a classic ribbing. This ribbed stitch variation results in a thicker double-knit texture that requires more yarn and intermediate skills. Get your free printable knitting pattern and chart to knit this pattern both...