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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. 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.

Get your free written pattern instructions with video tutorials below. You may also purchase my ad-free Knit Stitch Pattern Book in both hardcopy and e-book formats.

Chevron Rib Knit Stitch Pattern in blue yarn color.
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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.


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!

Knit Stitch Pattern Book with Chevron Rib Stitch

Printable Knitting Instructions

Chevron Rib Knit Stitch Pattern in blue yarn color.

Printable Knitting Pattern

Yield: Chevron Rib Stitch
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Active Time: 2 hours
Additional Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
Difficulty: Experienced Beginner

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

  1. Row 1 (Right Side): * P2, K2, P2, K1, P2, K2, P1 *
  2. Row 2 (Wrong Side): * K1, P2, K2, P1, K2, P2, K2 *
  3. Row 3: * P1, K2, P2, K3, P2, K2 *
  4. Row 4: * P2, K2, P3, K2, P2, K1 *
  5. Row 5: * K2, P2, K2, P1, K2, P2, K1 *
  6. Row 6: * P1, K2, P2, K1, P2, K2, P2 *
  7. Row 7: * K1, P2, K2, P3, K2, P2 *
  8. Row 8: * K2, P2, K3, P2, K2, P1 *

or

IN THE ROUND ON CIRCULAR NEEDLES:

Cast On: Multiples of 12

  1. Row 1 (Right Side): * P2, K2, P2, K1, P2, K2, P1 *
  2. Row 2: * P2, K2, P2, K1, P2, K2, P1 *
  3. Row 3: * P1, K2, P2, K3, P2, K2 *
  4. Row 4: * P1, K2, P2, K3, P2, K2 *
  5. Row 5: * K2, P2, K2, P1, K2, P2, K1 *
  6. Row 6: * K2, P2, K2, P1, K2, P2, K1 *
  7. Row 7: * K1, P2, K2, P3, K2, P2 *
  8. 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

Chevron Rib Stitch Knitting Pattern Chart

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