Diamond Brocade Stitch Knitting Pattern for Beginners
This Diamond Brocade Stitch Pattern is an elegant design created by an easy-level project created with a simple combination of knits and purls.
Get your written pattern instructions both flat and in the round below, along with knitting chart and video tutorial.
Table of Contents
Knitting Instructions
Cast On in Multiples of 8, plus 1
Cast on knitting stitches onto your needles in multiples of 8, then add 1 additional stitch. This determines the width of your work.
Row 1 (Right Side): * K4, P1, K3 *, K1
Row 2 (Wrong Side): P1, * P2, K1, P1, K1, P3 *
Row 3: * K2, P1, K3, P1, K1 *, K1
Row 4: P1, * K1, P5, K1, P1 *
Row 5: * P1, K7 *, P1
Row 6: P1, * K1, P5, K1, P1 *
Row 7: * K2, P1, K3, P1, K1 *, K1
Row 8: P1, * P2, K1, P1, K1, P3 *
Get your printable pattern, as well as knitting instructions in the round, in the pattern card below.
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About the Diamond Brocade Knit Stitch
Let’s closely examine how we combine knits and purls to create the elegant Diamond Brocade Knit Stitch Pattern.
Row Repeat
Create a stylish textured graphic by knitting up this 8-Row Repeat Knit Stitch Pattern. I envision it as a stunning knitted pillow or blanket.
Not Reversible
This is not a reversible pattern, meaning that the Right and Wrong sides look different. However, the wrong side displays a clean look that I wouldn’t mind being visible.
Curls Slightly
The edges of this stitch slightly curls since the base of the texture is Stockinette. As such I suggest you consider blocking or adding a border to your piece to help it lay flat. My favorite border stitches are Garter and Seed stitches. Both adding a border and blocking your piece helps it lay flat the best!
Knitting Techniques
The Diamond Brocade 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
Printable Knitting Instructions
Printable Knitting Pattern
This Diamond Brocade Knit Stitch Pattern is an elegant design created by a simple series of knits and purls with an 8-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, plus 1
- Row 1 (Right Side): * K4, P1, K3 *, K1
- Row 2 (Wrong Side): P1, * P2, K1, P1, K1, P3 *
- Row 3: * K2, P1, K3, P1, K1 *, K1
- Row 4: P1, * K1, P5, K1, P1 *
- Row 5: * P1, K7 *, P1
- Row 6: P1, * K1, P5, K1, P1 *
- Row 7: * K2, P1, K3, P1, K1 *, K1
- Row 8: P1, * P2, K1, P1, K1, P3 *
or
IN THE ROUND ON CIRCULAR NEEDLES:
Cast On: Multiples of 8
- Row 1: * K4, P1, K3 *
- Row 2: * K3, P1, K1, P1, K2 *
- Row 3: * K2, P1, K3, P1, K1 *
- Row 4: * K1, P1, K5, P1 *
- Row 5: * P1, K7 *
- Row 6: * K1, P1, K5, P1 *
- Row 7: * K2, P1, K3, P1, K1 *
- Row 8: * K3, P1, K1, P1, K2 *
Notes
Repeat Rows 1 - 8 until your piece is the length you desire.
Pattern Repeat: Repeat pattern between the * * asterisks
Not a Reversible Knit Stitch Pattern
8-Row Repeat
Lays Flat
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KNITTING TECHNIQUES
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KNITTING CHART
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