The Chevron Rib Stitch Knitting Pattern creates thick zigzag rows with a simple combination of knits and purls. It is a great choice for knitting up cozy blankets, pillows, scarves, and more.
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.
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Table of Contents
Zigzag Texture with Chevron Ribbing
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.
Knitting Projects: Easily adds a unique texture to knitting projects when designing blankets, scarves, and hats.
Lies Flat: It is a favorite stitch choice because this pattern easily lies flat.
Reversible: This is a reversible pattern both the right side and wrong sides of the work display the design equally.
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.
Knitting Pattern Book (ad-free)
Find the Chevron Rib Stitch on page 37-38 of my Knit Stitch Pattern Book. Get your free printable pattern below!
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
- Row 1 (Right Side): * P2, K2, P2, K1, P2, K2, P1 *
- Row 2: * P2, K2, P2, K1, P2, K2, P1 *
- Row 3: * P1, K2, P2, K3, P2, K2 *
- Row 4: * P1, K2, P2, K3, P2, K2 *
- Row 5: * K2, P2, K2, P1, K2, P2, K1 *
- Row 6: * K2, P2, K2, P1, K2, P2, K1 *
- Row 7: * K1, P2, K2, P3, K2, P2 *
- Row 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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