This Cut Diagonals Stitch Knitting Pattern creates a bold horizontal texture that is perfect for beginners with easy-level project created with a simple combination of knits and purls in a 12-Row Repeat.

Similar to the Embossed Leaf Pattern, it is a great choice to create textured scarves, pillow covers, and blankets with its bold, reversible design.

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This is a reversible pattern, meaning that both sides of your work, the Right and Wrong sides, are identical.

As a result, this is a great choice to create knitted items that display both sides of your work, like scarves or blankets.

Reversible Cut Diagonals Stitch Knitting Pattern Right and Wrong Sides

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KNITTING MATERIALS

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HOW TO KNIT THE CUT DIAGONALS STITCH

The Cut Diagonals Stitch is an easy combination of simple Knit and Purl Stitches. Find my entire library of Knitting Techniques to help knit up this project.

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KNIT STITCH: 50 KNIT + PURL PATTERN BOOK

Find the Cut Diagonals Stitch on pages 51-52 of my Knit Stitch Pattern Book. Get your free printable pattern further down in this post!

Knit Stitch Pattern Book with Cut Diagonals Stitch

Cut Diagonals Stitch Printable Knitting Pattern

Yield: Cut Diagonals Stitch Pattern

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Active Time: 2 hours

Additional Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes

Difficulty: Experienced Beginner

Cut Diagonals Stitch Knitting Pattern creates a bold horizontal texture that is perfect for beginners with this simple combination of knits and purls in a 12-Row Repeat.

Materials

Yarn - Any Gauge

Tools

Knitting Needles - Appropriate Size for Yarn
Tapestry Needle
Scissors

Instructions

KNITTED FLAT ON STRAIGHT NEEDLES:

Cast On: Multiples of 8 Stitches

Row 1 (Right Side): * K4, P4 *
Row 2 (Wrong Side): * K3, P4, K1 *
Row 3: * P2, K4, P2 *
Row 4: * K1, P4, K3 *
Row 5: * P4, K4 *
Row 6: * P3, K4, P1 *
Row 7: * P1, K4, P3 *
Row 8: * K4, P4 *
Row 9: * K3, P4, K1 *
Row 10: * P2, K4, P2 *
Row 11: * K1, P4, K3 *
Row 12: * P4, K4 *

IN THE ROUND ON CIRCULAR NEEDLES:

Cast On: Multiples of 8 Stitches

Row 1 (Right Side): * K4, P4 *
Row 2: * P1, K4, P3 *
Row 3: * P2, K4, P2 *
Row 4: * P3, K4, P1 *
Row 5: * P4, K4 *
Row 6: * K1, P4, K3 *
Row 7: * P1, K4, P3 *
Row 8: * K4, P4 *
Row 9: * K3, P4, K1 *
Row 10: * K2, P4, K2 *
Row 11: * K1, P4, K3 *
Row 12: * P4, K4 *

Notes

Repeat Rows 1 – 12 until your piece is the length you desire

Repeat pattern between the * * asterisks

Reversible Knit Stitch Pattern

12-Row Repeat

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