Purl Ridge Stitch Knitting Pattern for Beginners

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.

Get your free written pattern instructions with video tutorials below. You may also purchase my ad-free Knit Stitch Pattern Book in both hardcopy and e-book formats.

Table of Contents

• CLOSER LOOK at the Purl Ridge Stitch Pattern
• Knitting Supplies
• Knitting Techniques
• Knitting Instructions
• Watch Video Tutorial
• Knitting Pattern Book (ad-free)
• Printable Knitting Instructions

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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.

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Knitting Supplies

Feel free to use any size yarn and needles for your creative project.

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• Yarn Cascade 128 Superwash
• Knitting Needles – Size 10 US
• Tapestry Needle
• Scissors

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Knitting Techniques

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 with Slingshot or Cast On Thumb Method
• K = Knit Stitch
• P = Purl Stitch
• Cast Off
• Weave-in Yarn Ends

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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 2: Purl 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 4: Purl All Stitches.

Row Repeats: Knit this 4-row repeat until your work is the length you desire.

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Watch Video Tutorial

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!

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