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.
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.
Estimated reading time: 3 minutes
CLOSER LOOK at the Cut Diagonals Stitch Pattern
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.
Find similar Zigzag and Chevron designs with the Chevron Seed, Diagonal Chevron Zigzag, and Parallelogram Stitches.
KNITTING MATERIALS
Feel free to use any size yarn and needles for your creative project.
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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.
- 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
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!
Printable Knitting Instructions
Printable Knitting Pattern
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 *
or
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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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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