The Long Raindrops Stitch Knitting Pattern creates a reversible pattern of elongated, vertical lines resembling a rainy downpour. This pattern is created by knitting rows of alternating 1×1 rib stitch pattern.
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Reversible Knit Stitch Pattern
The Long Raindrops Knit Stitch is a reversible pattern, meaning that both sides of your work, the Right and Wrong sides, are identical. This makes for a great pattern choice for knitted items that show off both sides of your work, like scarves or blankets.
It reminds me of the popular vintage Caterpillar Stitch but creates more depth and texture. This 8-Row Repeat Knit Stitch Pattern is perfect to knit up a cozy oversized cowl scarf in a simple combination of knits and purls.
Knitting Techniques
The Long Raindrops 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
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Steps to Knit the Long Raindrops Stitch
Cast On Stitches in Multiples of
Casting on your stitches in multiples of two stitches for the desired width of your knitted piece.
Knit a repeat of rows 1 – 8 with the following series of knits and purls until your piece is the length you desire.
Note: Repeat pattern between the * * asterisks.
Knitted Flat on Straight Needles or Knitted In the Round on Circular Needles
(Yes, the pattern is the same for both!)
- Row 1 (Right Side): * K1, P1 *
- Row 2 (Wrong Side): * K1, P1 *
- Row 3: * K1, P1 *
- Row 4: * K1, P1 *
- Row 5: * P1, K1 *
- Row 6: * P1, K1 *
- Row 7: * P1, K1 *
- Row 8: * P1, K1 *
Long Raindrops Cowl Knitting Pattern
This Long Raindrops Knit Cowl Scarf is a reversible knit and purl design that is great for beginners. It’s an easy-to-memorize eight-row repeat pattern that is knitted in-the-round on circular needles.
You may also customize this design with different yarn colors or create a longer wrap-around infinity scarf.
Printable Knitting Pattern (ad-free)
Find the Long Raindrops Stitch on page 34 of my Knit Stitch Pattern Book. Get your free printable pattern below!
Printable Knitting Instructions
Long Raindrops Stitch Printable Knitting Pattern
The Long Raindrops Stitch Pattern creates a reversible pattern of elongated and alternating vertical lines resembling a rainy downpour.
Materials
- Yarn - Any Gauge
Tools
- Knitting Needles - Appropriate Size for Yarn
- Tapestry Needle
- Scissors
Instructions
KNITTED FLAT ON STRAIGHT NEEDLES:
Cast On: Multiples of 2
- Row 1 (Right Side): * K1, P1 *
- Row 2 (Wrong Side): * K1, P1 *
- Row 3: * K1, P1 *
- Row 4: * K1, P1 *
- Row 5: * P1, K1 *
- Row 6: * P1, K1 *
- Row 7: * P1, K1 *
- Row 8: * P1, K1 *
or
IN THE ROUND ON CIRCULAR NEEDLES:
Cast On: Multiples of 2
- Row 1 (Right Side): * K1, P1 *
- Row 2: * K1, P1 *
- Row 3: * K1, P1 *
- Row 4: * K1, P1 *
- Row 5: * P1, K1 *
- Row 6: * P1, K1 *
- Row 7: * P1, K1 *
- Row 8: * P1, K1 *
Notes
Repeat Rows 1 – 8 until your piece is the length you desire
Repeat pattern between the * * asterisks
Reversible Knit Stitch Pattern
8-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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