Diagonal Spiral Rib Stitch Knitting Pattern
The Diagonal Spiral Rib Stitch Knitting Pattern creates textured slanted ribbing. This is an easy-level project created with a simple combination of knits and purls but resembles more complicated cabling.
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Easy Spiral Rib Stitch Pattern
Texture Design
Each row of your knitting consists of alternating knit and purl stitches, creating thick diagonal rows of ribbing spirals. 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.
Stitch Techniques
A series of easy knits and purls create the ribbed pattern.
Row Repeat
Knit up the Diagonal Spiral Rib Stitch in an 18-row repeat.
Reversible
This is a reversible pattern, meaning that both sides of your work, the Right and Wrong sides, are identical.
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Knitting Techniques
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.
- 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
Cast On and Cast Off Ribbing
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.
Printable Knitting Instructions
Printable Knitting Pattern
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
- Row 1 (Right Side): * K3, P3 *
- Row 2 (Wrong Side): * K3, P3 *
- Row 3: * K3, P3 *
- Row 4: * P1, K3, P2 *
- Row 5: * K2, P3, K1 *
- Row 6: * P1, K3, P2 *
- Row 7: * K1, P3, K2 *
- Row 8: * P2, K3, P1 *
- Row 9: * K1, P3, K2 *
- Row 10: * P3, K3 *
- Row 11: * P3, K3 *
- Row 12: * P3, K3 *
- Row 13: * P2, K3, P1 *
- Row 14: * K1, P3, K2 *
- Row 15: * P2, K3, P1 *
- Row 16: * K2, P3, K1 *
- Row 17: * P1, K3, P2 *
- Row 18: * K2, P3, K1 *
or
IN THE ROUND ON CIRCULAR NEEDLES:
Cast On: Multiples of 6
- Row 1 (Right Side): * K3, P3 *
- Row 2: * K3, P3 *
- Row 3: * K3, P3 *
- Row 4: * K2, P3, K1 *
- Row 5: * K2, P3, K1 *
- Row 6: * K2, P3, K1 *
- Row 7: * K1, P3, K2 *
- Row 8: * K1, P3, K2 *
- Row 9: * K1, P3, K2 *
- Row 10: * P3, K3 *
- Row 11: * P3, K3 *
- Row 12: * P3, K3 *
- Row 13: * P2, K3, P1 *
- Row 14: * P2, K3, P1 *
- Row 15: * P2, K3, P1 *
- Row 16: * P1, K3, P2 *
- Row 17: * P1, K3, P2 *
- 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
- Slip Knot
- CO = Cast On Long Tail Method
- K = Knit Stitch
- P = Purl Stitch
- BO = Bind Off
- Weave In Ends
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