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Diagonal Spiral Rib Stitch Knitting Pattern for Beginners

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The Diagonal Spiral Rib Stitch Knitting Pattern creates textured slanted ribbing. This 18-Row Repeat Knit Stitch Pattern is an easy-level project created with a simple combination of knits and purls but resembles more complicated cabling.

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.

Similar to the Diagonal Rib Stitch, this Spiral Pattern knits up even thicker for a great dimension and is stunning as a cozy scarf or pillow.

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes

Knitted Diagonal Spiral Rib Stitch Pattern texture in purple color yarn.

CLOSER LOOK at the Spiral Rib Stitch Pattern

Let’s take a close look at our Diagonal Spiral Rib Knit Stitch Pattern, seeing exactly how those knits and purls are knitted together to make this simple pattern.

These ribs create a really thick piece of knitting. The Diagonal Spiral Rib Stitch is a reversible pattern, meaning that on both sides of your work, the Right and Wrong sides look identical.

The Diagonal Spiral Rib Knit Stitch is a reversible pattern
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KNITTING MATERIALS FOR THE SPIRAL RIB STITCH

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

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HOW TO KNIT THE SPIRAL RIB STITCH

The Spiral Rib Stitch is an easy combination of simple Knit and Purl Stitches. Find my entire library of Knitting Techniques to help knit up this project.

Diagonal Spiral Rib Knit Stitch Pattern

CAST ON AND CAST OFF DIAGONAL SPIRAL RIB STITCH

When beginning and ending Rib Stitch Patterns, you may wish to do so “in pattern.” This creates the ribbed texture along the edge for knitted items like sleeves and necks, rather than a solid horizontal edge.

Casting On: Alternating the Long-Tail Cast On Knitwise and Cast On Purlwise stitches in pattern to begin your project.

Casting Off: Alternating the Basic Cast Off Knitwise and Cast Off Purlwise gives the finished edge the same texture as your ribbing.

KNIT STITCH: 50 KNIT + PURL PATTERN BOOK

Find the Diagonal Spiral Rib Stitch ad-free on page 71-72 of my printed and digital Knit Stitch Pattern Book. Free pattern instructions are also available below. Keep scrolling!

Knit Stitch Pattern Book with Diagonal Spiral Rib Stitch

HOW TO KNIT THE DIAGONAL SPIRAL RIB STITCH
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Knitted Diagonal Spiral Rib Stitch Pattern texture in purple color yarn.

Diagonal Spiral Rib Stitch Printable Knitting Pattern

Yield: Diagonal Spiral Rib Stitch Pattern
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Active Time: 2 hours
Additional Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
Difficulty: Experienced Beginner

The Diagonal Spiral Rib Knit Stitch Pattern creates textured slanted ribbing with an 18-Row Repeat of just 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 6

  1. Row 1 (Right Side): * K3, P3 *
  2. Row 2 (Wrong Side): * K3, P3 *
  3. Row 3: * K3, P3 *
  4. Row 4: * P1, K3, P2 *
  5. Row 5: * K2, P3, K1 *
  6. Row 6: * P1, K3, P2 *
  7. Row 7: * K1, P3, K2 *
  8. Row 8: * P2, K3, P1 *
  9. Row 9: * K1, P3, K2 *
  10. Row 10: * P3, K3 *
  11. Row 11: * P3, K3 *
  12. Row 12: * P3, K3 *
  13. Row 13: * P2, K3, P1 *
  14. Row 14: * K1, P3, K2 *
  15. Row 15: * P2, K3, P1 *
  16. Row 16: * K2, P3, K1 *
  17. Row 17: * P1, K3, P2 *
  18. Row 18: * K2, P3, K1 *

or

IN THE ROUND ON CIRCULAR NEEDLES:

Cast On: Multiples of 6

  1. Row 1 (Right Side): * K3, P3 *
  2. Row 2: * K3, P3 *
  3. Row 3: * K3, P3 *
  4. Row 4: * K2, P3, K1 *
  5. Row 5: * K2, P3, K1 *
  6. Row 6: * K2, P3, K1 *
  7. Row 7: * K1, P3, K2 *
  8. Row 8: * K1, P3, K2 *
  9. Row 9: * K1, P3, K2 *
  10. Row 10: * P3, K3 *
  11. Row 11: * P3, K3 *
  12. Row 12: * P3, K3 *
  13. Row 13: * P2, K3, P1 *
  14. Row 14: * P2, K3, P1 *
  15. Row 15: * P2, K3, P1 *
  16. Row 16: * P1, K3, P2 *
  17. Row 17: * P1, K3, P2 *
  18. Row 18: * P1, K3, P2 *

Notes

Repeat Rows 1 - 18 until your piece is the length you desire.

Pattern Repeat: Repeat pattern between the * * asterisks

Reversible Knit Stitch Pattern

18-Row Repeat

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KNITTING TECHNIQUES

  1. Slip Knot 
  2. CO = Cast On Long Tail Method
  3. K = Knit Stitch 
  4. P = Purl Stitch
  5. BO = Bind Off
  6. Weave In Ends

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KNITTING CHART

Knitting Chart Diagonal Spiral Rib Knit Stitch Pattern

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