The Purl Ridge Stitch Knitting Pattern is a stockinette background with a horizontal row of raised purl seed stitches. Also called Horizontal Welts, this basic stitch has a fun pop of texture.
I hope you enjoy this easy-level pattern with a simple combination of knits and purls.
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CLOSER LOOK at the Purl Ridge Stitch Pattern
Let’s take a close look at our Purl Ridge Stitch Pattern, seeing exactly how those knits and purls are knitted together to make this sweet, vintage pattern.
Easy-to-Memorize: This texture is another modern design created with a simple combination of knit and purl stitches.
Horizontal Rib Stitch: This 4-Row Repeat Knit Stitch Pattern is created by a horizontal ridge of texture. The Stockinette background is designed with a thin ridge of purl stitches along each fourth row for texture.
Welt Stitch Pattern: In knitting, the Welt Stitch is a series of horizontal ribs with knits and purls. Another welted rib stitch in my collection to check out is my Reversible Ridge Stitch.
Is the Purl Ridge Stitch Reversible? This is not a reversible pattern, because both sides of your work, the right and wrong sides, are not identical.
Knitting Project Ideas: This makes for a great pattern choice for knitted items with a little pop of texture like pillows, blankets, and hats.
Knitting Supplies
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Knitting Techniques
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- How to Cast On Without a Slip Knot or Slip Knot
- Cast On with Slingshot or Cast On Thumb Method
- K = Knit Stitch
- P = Purl Stitch
- Cast Off
- Weave-in Yarn Ends
Knitting Instructions
Purl Ridge Stitch Knitted Flat
Cast On any number of stitches onto your straight knitting needle.
Rows 1, 3, 4: Knit All Stitches.
Row Repeats: Knit this 4-row repeat until your work is the length you desire.
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Purl Ridge Stitch in the Round
Cast On any number of stitches onto your circular or double pointed knitting needles.
Rows 1, 2, 3: Knit All Stitches.
Row Repeats: Knit this 4-row repeat until your work is the length you desire.
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Knitting Pattern Book (ad-free)
Find the Purl Ridge Stitch on page 23 of my Knit Stitch Pattern Book. Get your free printable pattern further down in this post!
Printable Knitting Instructions
Printable Knitting Pattern
The Purl Ridge Stitch Knitting Pattern is a Stockinette background textured by a horizontal row of raised purl seed stitches.
Materials
- Yarn - Any Gauge
Tools
- Knitting Needles - Appropriate Size for Yarn
- Tapestry Needle
- Scissors
Instructions
KNITTED FLAT ON STRAIGHT NEEDLES:
Cast On Any Number of Stitches
- Row 1 (Right Side): Knit All
- Row 2 (Wrong Side): Purl All
- Row 3: Knit All
- Row 4: Knit All
or
IN THE ROUND ON CIRCULAR NEEDLES:
Cast On Any Number of Stitches
- Row 1 (Right Side): Knit All
- Row 2: Knit All
- Row 3: Knit All
- Row 4: Purl All
Notes
Repeat Rows 1 through 4 until your piece is the length you desire.
Not a Reversible Knit Stitch Pattern
4-Row Repeat
Curls Up, Does Not Lie 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
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