The Parallelogram Stitch Pattern creates a modern texture of interconnecting diagonal angles. This 16-Row Repeat Knit Stitch Pattern is an easy combination of knits and purls. When lightly blocked, it holds a flat shape that is perfect for scarves, pillows, and blankets.
This is an easy level project. You’ll get all the materials, techniques, video tutorials, and free written pattern instructions to knit this pattern both flat on straight needles and in the round on circular needles when you continue reading below. This pattern is also found on pages 67-68 of my Knit Stitch Pattern Book.
WATCH PARALLELOGRAM STITCH VIDEO INTRO
Find the full stitch-by-stitch video tutorial below!
CLOSER LOOK at the Parallelogram Stitch Pattern
Take a look at how easy knits and purls are knitted together to create this graphic design. The Parallelogram shape has opposite sides both parallel and equal in length, creating a beautiful symmetry. As a result, the diagonals of the parallelogram bisect each other with congruent triangle shapes. Intersecting Chevron shapes emerge, as well! Additionally, the Parallelogram Stitch is a reversible pattern, meaning that on both sides of your work, the Right and Wrong sides look identical.
Check Out Similar Stitch Patterns: Chevron Seed, Chevron Zigzag, and Pique Triangle
KNITTING MATERIALS
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You may use any size yarn and needles for your creative project. My Parallelogram Stitch sample was created with size 7 US knitting needles and worsted weight yarn, along with a Tapestry Needle and Scissors.
HOW TO KNIT THE PARALLELOGRAM STITCH
The Parallelogram 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 Parallelogram Stitch on pages 67-68 of my Knit Stitch Pattern Book. Get free printable pattern further down in this post!
HOW TO KNIT THE PARALLELOGRAM STITCH
Click to Play Step-by-Step Video Tutorials
ROWS 1 – 8 OF THIS 16-ROW REPEAT
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ROWS 9 – 16 OF THIS 16-ROW REPEAT
Parallelogram Printable Knitting Pattern
The Parallelogram Stitch Pattern creates a modern texture of interconnecting diagonal angles with a 12 row repeat 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: Multiples of 12
- Row 1 (Right Side): * K1, P5, K5, P1 *
- Row 2 (Wrong Side): * K2, P4, K4, P2 *
- Row 3: * K3, P3 *
- Row 4: * K4, P2, K2, P4 *
- Row 5: * K5, P1, K1, P5 *
- Row 6: * K6, P6 *
- Row 7: * K6, P6 *
- Row 8: * K6, P6 *
- Row 9: * P1, K5, P5, K1 *
- Row 10: * P2, K4, P4, K2 *
- Row 11: * P3, K3 *
- Row 12: * P4, K2, P2, K4 *
- Row 13: * P5, K1, P1, K5 *
- Row 14: * P6, K6 *
- Row 15: * P6, K6 *
- Row 16: * P6, K6 *
or
IN THE ROUND ON CIRCULAR NEEDLES:
Cast On: Multiples of 12
- Row 1 (Right Side): * K1, P5, K5, P1 *
- Row 2: * K2, P4, K4, P2 *
- Row 3: * K3, P3 *
- Row 4: * K4, P2, K2, P4 *
- Row 5: * K5, P1, K1, P5 *
- Row 6: * K6, P6 *
- Row 7: * K6, P6 *
- Row 8: * K6, P6 *
- Row 9: * P1, K5, P5, K1 *
- Row 10: * P2, K4, P4, K2 *
- Row 11: * P3, K3 *
- Row 12: * P4, K2, P2, K4 *
- Row 13: * P5, K1, P1, K5 *
- Row 14: * P6, K6 *
- Row 15: * P6, K6 *
- Row 16: * P6, K6 *
Notes
Repeat Rows 1 – 16 until your piece is the length you desire
Repeat pattern between the * * asterisks
Reversible Knit Stitch Pattern
16-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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KNITTING CHART
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