Chevron Rib Stitch Knitting Pattern for Beginners
The Chevron Rib Stitch Knitting Pattern creates thick zigzag rows with a simple combination of knits and purls. The wide ribbing of the Chevron Rib Stitch is a reversible pattern both the right side and wrong sides of the work display the design equally.
It is a great choice for knitting up cozy blankets, pillows, scarves, and more.
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About Chevron Rib Stitch
Row Repeat
Knit up the Chevron Rib Stitch Knitting Pattern in an 8-Row Repeat Knit Stitch Pattern.
Stitch Techniques
A series of easy knits and purls create the zigzag pattern.
Lays Flat
It is a favorite stitch choice because this pattern easily lays flat.
Reversible
This is a reversible pattern because both the right side and wrong sides of the work display the design equally. As a result, it’s a top choice to design blankets and scarves since both sides look identical.
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Knitting Techniques
The Chevron Rib Stitch is an easy combination of simple Knit and Purl Stitches. Find my entire library of Knitting Techniques to help knit up this project.
- How to Cast On Without a Slip Knot or Slip Knot
- Cast On with Slingshot or Cast On Thumb Method
- K = Knit Stitch
- P = Purl Stitch
- Cast Off
- Weave-in Yarn Ends
Cast On and Cast Off Ribbing
When beginning and ending Rib Stitch Patterns, you may wish to do so “in pattern.” This creates the ribbed texture along the edge for knitted items like sleeves and necks, rather than a solid horizontal edge.
Casting On: Alternating the Long-Tail Cast On Knitwise and Cast On Purlwise stitches in pattern to begin your project.
Casting Off: Alternating the Basic Cast Off Knitwise and Cast Off Purlwise gives the finished edge the same texture as your ribbing.
Printable Knitting Instructions
Printable Knitting Pattern
The Chevron Rib Stitch Knitting Pattern creates thick zigzag rows.
Materials
- Yarn - Any Gauge
Tools
- Knitting Needles - Appropriate Size for Yarn
- Tapestry Needle
- Scissors
Instructions
KNITTED FLAT ON STRAIGHT NEEDLES:
Cast On: Multiples of 12
- Row 1 (Right Side): * P2, K2, P2, K1, P2, K2, P1 *
- Row 2 (Wrong Side): * K1, P2, K2, P1, K2, P2, K2 *
- Row 3: * P1, K2, P2, K3, P2, K2 *
- Row 4: * P2, K2, P3, K2, P2, K1 *
- Row 5: * K2, P2, K2, P1, K2, P2, K1 *
- Row 6: * P1, K2, P2, K1, P2, K2, P2 *
- Row 7: * K1, P2, K2, P3, K2, P2 *
- Row 8: * K2, P2, K3, P2, K2, P1 *
or
IN THE ROUND ON CIRCULAR NEEDLES:
Cast On: Multiples of 12
- Round 1 (Right Side): * P2, K2, P2, K1, P2, K2, P1 *
- Round 2: * P2, K2, P2, K1, P2, K2, P1 *
- Round 3: * P1, K2, P2, K3, P2, K2 *
- Round 4: * P1, K2, P2, K3, P2, K2 *
- Round 5: * K2, P2, K2, P1, K2, P2, K1 *
- Round 6: * K2, P2, K2, P1, K2, P2, K1 *
- Round 7: * K1, P2, K2, P3, K2, P2 *
- Round 8: * K1, P2, K2, P3, K2, P2 *
Notes
Repeat Rows 1 – 8 until your piece is the length you desire
Repeat pattern between the * * asterisks
Reversible Knit Stitch Pattern
8-Row Repeat
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KNITTING TECHNIQUES
- Slip Knot
- CO = Cast On Long Tail Method
- K = Knit Stitch
- P = Purl Stitch
- BO = Bind Off
- Weave In Ends
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KNITTING CHART
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