Flag Stitch Knitting Pattern for Beginners
This Flag Stitch Knitting Pattern has such a beautiful depth of texture. This 6-Row Repeat Knit Stitch Pattern is an easy-level project in a simple combination of knits and purls.
This is also a reversible pattern because it looks great on both the right and wrong sides of your work.
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.
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CLOSER LOOK at the Flag Stitch
Let’s take a close look at our Flag Stitch Pattern, seeing exactly how those knits and purls are knitted together to make this graphic, simple pattern. You’ll see that the stitches create a pleated, overlapping structure.
It looks like each 6-stitch column is stacked atop each other. This is a reversible pattern, meaning that both sides of your work, the Right and Wrong sides, are identical.
The Pennant Pleating and Triangle Stitches are similar to this design. Chose this pattern when looking for knitted items that show off both sides of your work, like scarves or blankets.
KNITTING MATERIALS
Feel free to use any size yarn and needles for your creative project.
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HOW TO KNIT THE FLAG STITCH
The Flag 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 Flag Stitch on page 29 of my Knit Stitch Pattern Book. Get your free printable pattern further down in this post!
FLAG STITCH PATTERN
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Printable Knitting Instructions
Printable Knitting Pattern
This Flag Stitch Pattern has such a beautiful depth of texture. This 6-Row Repeat Knit Stitch Pattern is an easy level project, with easy-to-follow series of knits and purls.
Materials
- Yarn - Any Gauge
Tools
- Knitting Needles - Appropriate Size for Yarn
- Tapestry Needle
- Scissors
Instructions
KNITTED FLAT ON STRAIGHT NEEDLES:
Cast On in Multiples of 7, plus 1
- Row 1: * K1, P1, K5 *, K1
- Row 2: P1, * P4, K2, P1 *
- Row 3: * K1, P3, K3 *, K1
- Row 4: P1, * P2, K4, P1 *
- Row 5: * K1, P5, K1 *, K1
- Row 6: P1, * K6, P1 *
or
IN THE ROUND ON CIRCULAR NEEDLES:
Cast On in Multiples of 7, plus 1
- Row 1: * K1, P1, K5 *, K1
- Row 2: * K1, P2, K4 *, K1
- Row 3: * K1, P3, K3 *, K1
- Row 4: * K1, P4, K2 *, K1
- Row 5: * K1, P5, K1 *, K1
- Row 6: * K1, P6 *, K1
Notes
Repeat Rows 1 through 6 until your piece is the length you desire.
Repeat pattern between the * * asterisks
Reversible Knit Stitch Pattern
6-Row Repeat
Lays Flat
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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
THANK YOU FOR VISITING STUDIO KNIT
I hope you are inspired to knit up this graphic and textured Flag Stitch Knitting Pattern in your next knitting project.
