Textured Knitting Stitch Patterns

Are you thinking about creating your own customised pattern for your next project? Why not try one of these textured knitting stitch patterns!

Moss Stitch

Moss Stitch is knitted over an odd number of stitches and two rows.

1st row: K1, *p1, k1; rep from * to end of row.
2nd row: As 1st row.

Repeat these two rows.

If you wish to knit moss stitch over an even number of stitches, you need to adjust the knitting instructions slightly.

Repeat these two rows.

Embossed Check Stitch

The Embossed Check Stitch is knitted over a multiple of two stitches plus 1, and eight rows.

1st row (right side): *KB1; rep from * to end of row.
2nd row: K1, *PB1, k1; rep from * to end of row.
3rd row: P1, *KB1, p1; rep from * to end of row.
4th row: As 2nd row.
5th row: As 1st row.
6th row: PB1, *k1, PB1; rep from * to end of row.
7th row: KB1, *p1, KB1; rep from * to end of row.
8th row: As 6th row.

Repeat these eight rows.

Garter Stitch Check

1st and all alt right side rows: K to end of row.
2nd row: *K5, p5; rep to end of row.
Repeat these 2 rows twice.

7th and all alt right side rows: K to end of row.
8th row: *P5, k5; rep to end of row.
Repeat these 2 rows twice (twelve rows in total).

Repeat these twelve rows.

Garter Stitch Stripes

Garter Stitch Stripes can be knitted over any number of stitches, and is probably the easiest textured knitting stitch that you can use for your garment.

1st row: K to end of row.
2nd row: P to end of row.
Repeat these 2 rows once.

5th row: K to end of row.
Repeat 5th row three times (eight rows in total).

Repeat these eight rows.

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