Long Raindrops Stitch Knitting Pattern for Beginners

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 ribbing.

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About Long Raindrops Stitch Pattern

• Row Repeat: Knit up the Long Raindrops Stitch in a simple 8-row repeat.
• Stitch Techniques: A series of easy knits and purls create the textured pattern with alternating rows of 1×1 ribbing.
• Easy-to-Memorize: As we are knitting just two alternating series of knits and purls, this texture is easy to knit on the go. You can memorize the pattern without needing to refer to the written pattern.
• Knitting Projects: Easily adds a unique texture to knitting projects when designing blankets, scarves, and hats.
• Lays Flat: It is a favorite stitch choice because this pattern easily lays flat.
• Reversible: This is a reversible pattern both the right side and wrong sides of the work display the design equally. This makes for a great pattern choice for knitted items that show off both sides of your work, like scarves or blankets.

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

Design Suggestion: The Slip Stitch Knitting technique is a favorite way to create smooth edges on the right and left sides of your project. If you’re knitting up a flat scarf, dishcloth, or blanket, you may wish to add selvedge stitches to create a more finished look.

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!)

1. Row 1 (Right Side): * K1, P1 *
2. Row 2 (Wrong Side): * K1, P1 *
3. Row 3: * K1, P1 *
4. Row 4: * K1, P1 *
5. Row 5: * P1, K1 *
6. Row 6: * P1, K1 *
7. Row 7: * P1, K1 *
8. Row 8: * P1, K1 *

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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.

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