The Chevron Rib Stitch Knitting Pattern creates thick zigzag rows. This 8-Row Repeat Knit Stitch Pattern is an easy level project that 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. Please continue reading to get all your materials, techniques, and free written pattern instructions to knit this pattern both flat on straight needles and in the round on circular needles. This pattern is also on page 37-38 of my Knit Stitch Pattern Book.
KNITTING MATERIALS for the Chevron Rib Stitch
Feel free to use any size yarn and needles for your creative project. My stitch sample was created with size 7 US knitting needles and worsted weight yarn, along with a Tapestry Needle and Scissors.
KNITTING TECHNIQUES FOR CHEVRON RIB STITCH
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
- K = Knit Stitch
- P = Purl Stitch
- Cast Off
- Weave-in Yarn Ends
HOW TO READ THE CHEVRON RIB KNITTING CHART
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Further below in this post, you will receive a full graphic knitting chart within the printable pattern card. I have a great tutorial on how to read knitting charts, if they’re new to you.
Looking at this pattern chart, you can see how our Chevron Stitch emerges. First, notice that we are casting on in multiples of 12 stitches by looking at the bottom row of the chart. The vertical row details the knit and purl stitch pattern in an 8-row repeat. I hope this quick video looking at the pattern chart is helpful to you!
KNIT STITCH: 50 KNIT + PURL PATTERN BOOK
Find the Chevron Rib Stitch on page 37-38 of my Knit Stitch Pattern Book. Get your free printable pattern below!
HOW TO KNIT THE CHEVRON RIB STITCH
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Chevron Rib Stitch 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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