Reverse Ridge Stitch Knitting Pattern for Beginners

The Reverse Ridge Stitch Knitting Pattern is a unique horizontal ribbed design. Also called Horizontal Welts, this is fun stitch is a unique choice. Unlike most vertical rib stitches, this accordion stretch is horizontal.

I hope you enjoy this easy-level pattern with a simple combination of knits and purls.

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Knitted Reverse Ridge Stitch Pattern in white yarn on knitting needle.
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Design Structure of the Reverse Ridge Stitch Pattern

Easy-to-Memorize: This texture is another modern design created with a simple combination of knit and purl stitches.

Horizontal Rib Stitch: This 6-Row Repeat Knit Stitch Pattern is created by horizontal ribbing, so it’s really stretchy from top to bottom.

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 Purl Ridge Stitch.

Reversible Stitch Pattern: This is a reversible pattern, meaning that both sides of your work, the right and wrong sides, are identical.

Knitting Project Ideas: This ribbed stitch makes for a great pattern choice for knitted items that show off both sides of your work, like scarves or blankets. It’s also a great choice for hats… no need to keep track of your stitch count!

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Knitting Techniques

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Knitting Instructions

Reversible Ridge Knitted Flat

Cast On any number of stitches onto your straight knitting needle.

Rows 1, 3, 4, 6: Knit All Stitches.

Rows 2 and 5: Purl All Stitches.

Row Repeats: Knit this 6-row repeat until your work is the length you desire.

Reverse Ridge Knit Stitch Pattern + Video Tutorial by Studio Knit

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Reversible Ridge in the Round

Cast On any number of stitches onto your circular or double pointed knitting needles.

Rows 1, 2, 3: Knit All Stitches.

Rows 4, 5, 6: Purl All Stitches.

Row Repeats: Knit this 6-row repeat until your work is the length you desire.


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Printable Knitting Instructions

Knitted Reverse Ridge Stitch Pattern in white yarn on knitting needle.

Printable Knitting Pattern

The Reverse Ridge Knit Stitch Pattern is a fun series of knits and purls. Unlike most vertical rib stitches, this accordion stretch is horizontal.

Makes: Reverse Ridge Stitch
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Active Time: 2 hours
Additional Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
Difficulty: Experienced Beginner

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

  1. Row 1 (Right Side): Knit All
  2. Row 2 (Wrong Side): Purl All
  3. Row 3: Knit All
  4. Row 4: Knit All
  5. Row 5: Purl All
  6. Row 6: Knit All

or

KNITTED IN THE ROUND ON CIRCULAR NEEDLES:

Cast On: Any Number of Stitches

  1. Row 1 (Right Side): Knit All
  2. Row 2: Knit All
  3. Row 3: Knit All
  4. Row 4: Purl All
  5. Row 5: Purl All
  6. Row 6: Purl All

Notes

Repeat Rows 1 - 6 until your piece is the length you desire.

Pattern Repeat: Repeat pattern between the * * asterisks

Reversible Knit Stitch Pattern

6-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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