Bamboo Stitch Knitting Pattern
This beautiful Bamboo Stitch Knitting Pattern is a personal favorite. With a simple 2-Row Repeat, we create these really pretty rows that look like stalks of bamboo. This stitch is easy to memorize and requires basic knitting stitches, along with a few yarn overs.
Table of Contents
About the Bamboo Stitch
Get your free printable knitting pattern for both flat and in-the-round projects below. My lesson includes a video tutorial for extra help with the yarn-over and passed slip techniques.
Texture Design
Easily knit up a unique texture when designing blankets, scarves, and hats.
Row Repeat
The Bamboo Stitch is created in a simple 2-row repeat.
Unique Ribbing
A series of yarn-overs and passed stitches create this ribbed stitch pattern.
Not Reversible
This is not a reversible pattern, as you can see below that the right and wrong sides are not identical.
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Knitting Techniques
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• Slip Knot
• CO = Cast On Long Tail Method
• K = Knit Stitch
• P = Purl Stitch
• YO = Yarn Over
• Bind Off
• Weave in Ends
Steps to Knit the Bamboo Stitch
Cast on your stitches in multiples of two stitches for the desired width of your knitted piece.
Knit a repeat of rows 1 – 2 with an easy series of knits, purls, yarn overs, and passed stitches until your piece is the length you desire.
Note: Repeat pattern between the * * asterisks.
Knitted Flat on Straight Needles:
- Row 1 (Right Side): * YO, K2, Pass 1st YO Stitch Over the 2 Knit Sts *
Begin your first row with a yarn over and knit two stitches. Then take your left needle tip to lift the first yarn over stitch to pass over both of the two knit stitches. - Row 2 (Wrong Side): Purl All
Purl all stitches on the wrong side of your work.
or
Knitted In the Round on Circular Needles:
- Round 1: * YO, K2, Pass 1st YO Stitch Over the 2 Knit Sts *
Begin your first row with a yarn over and knit two stitches. Then take your left needle tip to lift the first yarn over stitch to pass over both of the two knit stitches. - Round 2: Knit All
Knit all stitches on the second row.
Printable Knitting Instructions
Printable Knitting Pattern
This beautiful Bamboo Stitch Knitting Pattern creates rows of knitting that look like stalks of bamboo. This stitch is easy to memorize and requires basic knitting stitches.
Materials
- Yarn - Any Gauge
Tools
- Knitting Needles - Appropriate Size for Yarn
- Tapestry Needle
- Scissors
Instructions
Cast On: Multiples of 2
- Row 1 (Right Side): * YO, K2, Pass 1st St Over *
- Row 2 (Wrong Side): Purl All
or
IN THE ROUND ON CIRCULAR NEEDLES:
Cast On: Multiples of 2
- Round 1 (Right Side): * YO, K2, Pass 1st St Over *
- Round 2: Knit All
Notes
Repeat Rows 1 – 2 until your piece is the length you desire
Repeat pattern between the * * asterisks
Not a Reversible Knit Stitch Pattern
2-Row Repeat
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KNITTING TECHNIQUES
- Slip Knot
- CO = Cast On Long Tail Method
- K = Knit Stitch
- P = Purl Stitch
- YO = Yarn Over
- BO = Bind Off
- Weave In Ends
Kristen McDonnell
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Kristen from StudioKnit LLC produces knitting video lessons and pattern designs from her vibrant production studio on Half Moon Bay’s California coast.
Kristen McDonnell is the author of the highly acclaimed book Knit Stitch: 50 Knit + Purl Patterns featuring vintage and unique designs.