Diagonal Stripes Knitting Stitches Pattern

Add some fun Diagonal Stripes Knitting Stitches to your next knitted project! Written Instructions + Checklist + Video Tutorial = Success!

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About the Stitch

This Diagonal Stripes Knitting Stitch is an 8-row repeat with a different twist on every right side row. No cable needle required!

If you’re knitting a stockinette stitch sweater or hat and you’d like to add this stripe pattern, having a few reverse stockinette stitches on either side of your stripe will give it more definition, so it “pops.”

This is not a reversible pattern, meaning that the front and back are not the same.

There aren’t any increases or decreases, so you should always have the same number of stitches on the needles.

Skill level: Intermediate / Advanced Beginner

Yarn, Needles & Notions

Yarn Weight: Super Bulky
Yardage: 35-45 yds (32 – 41 meters)
Suggested Yarn: Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick
Needle Size: US 11 (8 mm) Knitting Needles
Cable Needle
Darning Needle / Tapestry NeedleYarn Needle
Scissors

* I like using circular needles or DPN’s for a small swatch, it’s easier on my hands than full length straight needles.

Yarn Substitutions

You can use any yarn you’d like. To get the right gauge, start with the recommended needle size. If you’re stitches are too loose, use smaller needles and if you’re stitches are too tight use larger needles.

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Video Tutorial

Music by Ben Sound

*Check out some of my other Cable Knit Stitches.

Diagonal Stripes Knitting Stitch Swatch Pattern Instructions

Knit flat using straight needles

CO in multiples of 7 +2
Row 2 = Right side/Front

Row 1, 3, 5, 7: K2 *P5, K2*
Row 2: P2 *CLF, K3, P2*
Row 4: P2 *K1, CLF, K2, P2*
Row 6: P2 *K2, CLF, K1, P2*
Row 8: P2 *K3, CLF, P2*
Repeat rows 1-8, until desired length.

Checklist

Knit flat using straight needles

CO in multiples of 7 +2
Row 1 (WS): K2 *P5, K2*
Row 2 (RS): P2 *CLF, K3, P2*
Row 3 (WS): K2 *P5, K2*
Row 4 (RS): P2 *K1, CLF, K2, P2*
Row 5 (WS): K2 *P5, K2*
Row 6 (RS): P2 *K2, CLF, K1, P2*
Row 7 (WS): K2 *P5, K2*
Row 8 (RS): P2 *K3, CLF, P2*
Repeat rows 1-8, until desired length.

Diagonal Rib Stitch Pattern Inspiration

These diagonal rib stitches create a thick & cozy fabric for just about any project! 

Suggested Project Ideas:
Scarves
Sweaters
Hats
Blankets
Shawl

Suggested Trim:
Garter Stitch
1×1 ribbing
Seed Stitch

Abbreviations : Knitting Technique

* – * – repeat between *asterisks* to the end of the round
BO – bind-off in pattern
CO – cast-on (long-tail cast-on method)
CLF – knit into the back of the second stitch, and then the front of the first stitch and then slip both off
K – knit stitches (K1 means to knit 1 stitch)
P – purl stitches (P2 means to purl 2 stitches)
RS – right side of the work
STS – stitches
WS – wrong side of work

Diagonal Stripes Knitting Stitch Pattern

Add some fun Diagonal Stripe Knitting Stitches to your next knitted project! Written Instructions + Checklist + Video Tutorial = Success!
Prep Time15 minutes
Active Time1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time1 hour 45 minutes

Equipment

Materials

  • Any Yarn

Instructions

Knit flat using straight needles

  • CO in multiples of 7 +2
  • Row 1 (WS): K2 *P5, K2*
  • Row 2 (RS): P2 *CLF, K3, P2*
  • Row 3 (WS): K2 *P5, K2*
  • Row 4 (RS): P2 *K1, CLF, K2, P2*
  • Row 5 (WS): K2 *P5, K2*
  • Row 6 (RS): P2 *K2, CLF, K1, P2*
  • Row 7 (WS): K2 *P5, K2*
  • Row 8 (RS): P2 *K3, CLF, P2*
  • Repeat rows 1-8, until desired length.

Abbreviations : Knitting Techniques

  • * – * – repeat between *asterisks* to the end of the round
  • BO – bind-off in pattern
  • CO – cast-on (long-tail cast-on method)
  • CLF – knit into the back of the second stitch, and then the front of the first stitch and then slip both off
  • K – knit stitches (K1 means to knit 1 stitch)
  • P – purl stitches (P2 means to purl 2 stitches)
  • RS – right side of the work
  • STS – stitches
  • WS – wrong side of work