Now that we’ve covered all the fundamentals of knitting with knit and purl stitches, explore these 52 types of knitting stitches to kickstart your knit projects! The list includes simple stitches like ribbing and moss stitching to more complex ones like chevron and cable stitches.
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The Garter Stitch
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This is the first stitch that you’ll learn as a beginner. It’s a 1-row repeat, meaning you will knit every row with knit stitches. Of course, you can also choose to purl every row, if you prefer. It’s stretchy, lies flat, and is a reversible knitting pattern.
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The Stockinette Stitch
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The Stockinette Stitch, also known as the “stocking stitch,” is a popular, easy, and common stitch. It’s a 2-row repeat and produces a gorgeous, flexible texture for your projects. It’s also made by stitching alternating rows of knit and purls, which results in a smooth “V” pattern.
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The Reverse Stockinette Stitch
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Like its name, it is the reverse side of the stockinette stitch pattern. It’s a flat knitting design, and instead of producing smooth “V” patterns, the reverse stitch produces bumpy textures on the fabric. It’s straightforward to make.
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The Double Stockinette Stitch
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This lovely knitting pattern is a 2-stitch repeat and reversible. Unlike the regular Stockinette stitch, this stitch doesn’t curl at the edges and produces a soft, thick, squishy, and airy fabric. It is perfect for making scarves, especially.
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The Seed Stitch
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Made by alternating knit and purl stitches in each row, you’ll produce a beautifully textured pattern called the Seed Stitch. It’s a 2-stitch repeat, and the design creates a bumpy fabric that replicates “seeds.”
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The Moss Stitch
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The Moss Stitch stitching pattern also goes by American and Irish Moss Stitch. This gorgeous textured design is a 4-row repeat knitting stitch that consists of alternating knit and purl stitches. It’s reversible and lays flat.
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The Double Moss Stitch
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The Double Moss stitch is a variant of the Moss stitch stitching design. Also known as the Double Seed, Double Irish Moss, Two Stitch Check, and Box Stitch, this pattern is a 4-row repeat design, lays flat, and is reversible.
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The Waffle Stitch
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Here’s an irresistible knit stitch called the Waffle Stitch. It’s a 4-row repeat pattern that is great for beginners to try, and it produces a nice, squishy texture on your fabric. It’s not a reversible pattern and lays flat.
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The Herringbone Stitch
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Here’s another 2-row repeat pattern that is called the Herringbone Stitch. It creates a stunning, textured pattern that is made through casting on multiples of two stitches, worked over in two rows, and repeated over the entire project.
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The 1x1 Rib Stitch
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To make the 1x1 Rib Stitch, you’ll knit alternating knit and purls across the row. This 2-stitch repeat pattern produces a super stretchy, reversible, ribbed texture to your fabric. It’s an easy-level stitch, and you will be casting on a multiple of two.
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The 2x2 Rib Stitch
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This is similar to the 1x1 Rib Stitch. Instead, this 4-stitch repeat pattern alternates two knits and purls in each row. It produces beautiful 3D vertical stripes that are stretchy, elastic, and perfect for hems and cuffs.
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The Broken Rib Stitch
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The Broken Rib Stitch is a 2-row repeat, resulting in gorgeous columns of the Stockinette Stitch sandwiched between the Garter Stitch. It produces lots of texture with minimum effort, and it’s a 2-in-1 stitch because the wrong side of this pattern is the Sand Stitch.
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The Sand Stitch
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Have you ever seen such cute knitting stitches? The Sand Stitch is a 2-row repeat and a beginner-level project. It creates subtly nubby and bumpy textures and is not reversible. As mentioned above, the wrong side produces the Broken Rib Stitch.
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The Fisherman's Rib
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This reversible knitting pattern is a simple 2-row repeat design that creates a stretchy, thick fabric. It looks similar to Brioche, but it’s easier to work with. So, if you can’t get the hang of Brioche, try knitting this stitch instead.
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The Seeded Rib Stitch
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The Seeded Rib Stitch is a 4-stitch repeat pattern. It’s a reversible design that produces a squishy and stretchy fabric. It is made with columns of Seed Stitches between columns of ribbing.
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The Star Stitch
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This 4-row repeat pattern creates a beautiful lace stitch. It’s a textured pattern that is worked over a multiple of two and is not reversible. It’s excellent for beginners to learn, and the fabric is solid and durable.
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The Linen Stitch
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The Linen Stitch is a super easy stitch pattern that creates a beautiful woven effect and dense fabric that holds very firmly, making it great for dishcloths. It’s a beginner 2-row repeat pattern and is made from slipped stitches.The reverse side of this linen stitch is the tweed stitch.
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The Tweed Stitch
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Here’s another beginner stitch pattern called the Tweed Stitch. It’s a classic knitting pattern that creates a pebble-like effect on the fabric, making it durable and ideal for washcloths. It’s a 2-row repeat and reversible. The reverse side of the tween stitch is the linen stitch.
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The Rice Stitch
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The Rice Stitch features a basic texture pattern that is bumpy on the front and creates simple ribbing on the back. It’s a 2-row pattern, and it’s easy to do. Due to its nubby texture, it is ideal for scrubbing.
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The Hurdle Stitch
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The Hurdle Stitch is a beginner pattern that is great for those looking to expand beyond the Garter and Stockinette stitch. It’s a 4-row repeat that lays flat and is reversible. Not to mention, it creates a very stretchy fabric, too.
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The Basket Weave Stitch
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This simple pattern is a beginner stitch design that uses simple knits and purls. Alternate between the two set of stitches to form a gorgeous knitting material that looks like a woven basket.
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The Bubble Stitch
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Isn’t this stitch adorable? The Bubble Stitch, also known as Bubble Wrap, Air Bobble, 3D Bubbles, Dimple, and Chickadee Bubble stitch, is a 12-row repeat pattern that is not reversible. It’s similar to the bobble stitch, just made looser, and the design is three-dimensional.
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The Trinity Stitch
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Also known as the Raspberry or Blackberry Stitch, the Trinity Stitch is a 4-row repeat pattern. It creates adorable bobble textures on the fabric and replicates a berry-like effect. It’s an intermediate project, and you’ll increase and decrease to raise the texture.
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The Garter Rib Stitch
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This is a variant of the Garter Stitch, and it’s a 2-row repeat. Though it’s not a reversible pattern, it’s still a relatively simple stitch, and the tutorial provides detailed instructions on how to knit for beginners.
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The Seersucker Stitch
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Speaking of 8-row repeat knitting stitches, here’s another one that falls in that category. The Seersucker stitch is great for beginner knitters because it’s easy, quick, and constructed from purl and knit stitches.
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The Andalusian Stitch
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This 4-row repeat stitch creates subtle textures on the fabric by combining knit and purls to create a raised pattern. It is not a reversible pattern, and the edges curl. However, add a Garter or Seed stitch for the borders to make it lay flat.
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The Granite Stitch
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This 4-row repeat pattern is an intermediate knit project. However, it’s easy to remember and uses increases and decreases to create a textured ridged effect on the fabric. This stitch is perfect for knit projects such as placemats and blankets.
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The Beaded Rib Stitch
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The Beaded Rib Stitch takes a twist to the 1x1 Rib Stitch. It’s an easy pattern that can be memorized quickly and a 2-row pattern. It’s made out of columns of Garter Stitch in every fourth column, giving the fabric an interesting change in texture.
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The Caterpillar Stitch
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The Caterpillar Stitch, or the Vertical Dash, is a 2-row repeat pattern that adds lovely textures to your fabric. It looks pretty similar to the zigzag rib stitch but both knitting methods are different.
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The Zigzag Rib Stitch
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Though this stitch is a little challenging for beginners, it’s still a beautifully textured design that creates a voluminous, stretchy fabric with a 3D effect. It’s a non-reversible 2-row repeat pattern.
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The Chevron Seed Stitch
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The Chevron Seed Stitch knitting pattern creates a beautiful graphic texture on the fabric. It’s a 4-row repeat and is not a reversible design. It’s an easy stitch constructed by knit stitches and purls.
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The Chevron Rib Stitch
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The Chevron Rib Stitch is one of the many favorite stitches knitters use. This is because it lays flat, and the pattern is reversible. It creates a lovely thick zigzag texture on the fabric and an 8-row repeat design.
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The Diagonal Seed Stitch
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The Diagonal Seed Stitch is a 6-row repeat pattern slightly different from the classic Seed Stitch, and it has bumps or seed-like texture in diagonal rows on a Stockinette Stitch background. It’s a great project for adventurous beginners.
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The Purl Ridge Stitch
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Purl Ridge Stitches uses a raised row or purl bumps to create horizontal textures of the fabric. This 4-row repeat pattern is easy to construct, and it’s an excellent way for beginners to practice tension by alternating the rows of knit and purl stitches.
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The Double Fleck Stitch
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The Double Fleck Stitch is a 4-row repeat that is not reversible and is worked on a multiple of six plus four cast-on. It has vertical columns on a Stockinette background, and the pattern is made from knit and purl stitches.
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The Entrelac Stitch
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This incredible knitting technique creates gorgeous interwoven squares that resemble a basket weave. It’s designed by making interlocking rectangles, one after another, and it’s a relatively easy pattern.
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The Garter Checkerboard Stitch
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The Garter Checkerboard Stitch is such a stunning yet simple knit pattern. It’s a 14-row repeat, and it’s relatively easy to make. It’s made of knit and purls, and it’s a reversible and stretchy design.
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The Lattice Cable Stitch
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Here are the 6-10 row repeat knitting stitches. Starting off with the Lattice Cable Stitch. This is an 8-row repeat pattern, lays flat, and is not reversible. It’s a beautiful woven design with a diagonal interlocked pattern.
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The Pique Rib Stitch
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Here’s a stitch pattern with three stitch pattern repeats and a 4-row repeat. It’s a versatile pattern, not a reversible stitch pattern. Not only that, it creates lovely symmetrical textures on the fabric.
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The Simple Seed Stitch
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The Simple Seed Stitch is a variant of the classic Seed Stitch. The only difference is that the seeds on the fabric are more spread out for a minimalistic and modern aesthetic. It’s an 8-row repeat design with a Stockinette stitch background with alternating rows of raised purl seed stitches.
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The Vertical Herringbone Stitch
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Unlike the classic Herringbone Stitch, which is a 2-row repeat, this Vertical Herringbone Stitch is a 4-row repeat pattern. This stitch features columns of zigzag motifs made by increasing and decreasing stitches. It’s an intermediate project but fun to learn.
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The Bamboo Ribbing Stitch
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Want to add depth and dimension to your knits? Try the Bamboo Ribbing Stitch, which is a 12-row repeat pattern made through alternating knit and purls to create those lovely ribbed effects. It’s not a reversible design, and it curls, so add some light blocking to lay it flat.
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The Diagonal Chevron Zigzag Stitch
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The Diagonal Chevron Zigzag Stitch is also known as the Rib and Welt Diagonals. It’s a 16-row repeat pattern with a bold graphic design to the fabric. It’s a reversible pattern that lays flat; however, if the sides curl a little, just add some light blocking to them.
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The Diamond Lattice Stitch
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Let’s move on to the 12 and more row repeat knitting stitches. The Diamond Lattice Stitch pattern is a 12-row repeat design that is great for beginners, and it is a gorgeous textured stitch; it’s pretty easy to make and features cable stitches to create diamond-shaped motifs.
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The Long Raindrops Stitch
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Here is another 8-row repeat stitch pattern that is reversible and lays flat. It’s made by stitching alternating rows of 1x1 rib stitches, creating elongated vertical lines that resemble long raindrops, hence its name.
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The Alternating Bubble Stitch
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Speaking of 12-row repeat knitting stitches, the Alternating Bubble Stitch is worked up fairly quickly, and it’s an easy project for beginners to try. Like many knit patterns, it’s only constructed with the knit and purls.
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The Feather And Fan Stitch
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The Feather and Fan stitch, also known as the Old Shale pattern or Old Shell, creates a pretty scalloped pattern and a lace knitting pattern. It’s a 4-row repeat pattern that’s great for beginners.
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The Pennant Stitch
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Learn how to knit the Pennant Stitch, which is a 6-row repeat pattern. It’s also a reversible design that lays flat, so there’s no need to add edges. It’s made from a combination of purl and knit stitches, creating a horizontal motif to the fabric.
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The Flag Stitch
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The Flag Stitch is also a 6-row repeat pattern that is reversible and lays almost flat! It has little flag motifs, and it looks gorgeous on both sides. However, since it doesn’t completely lay flat, you can add some light blocking to it.
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The Tile Squares Stitch
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The Tile Squares Stitch is an 8-row repeat pattern with two different rows, creating a lovely grid-like texture on your fabric. It’s great for beginners to try because it’s simple to do. Just cast on multiples of five plus four stitches and follow the tutorial.
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The Honeycomb Cable Stitch
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This is one of the most stunning stitches on the list. The Honeycomb Cable Stitch is an 8-row repeat pattern that is not reversible, and it creates a lovely 3D effect with interlocking textures.
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The Celtic Cable Heart Stitch
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Finally on the list of knitting stitches is this beautiful and gorgeous Celtic Cable Heart Stitch. It’s an intermediate 12-row repeat pattern with a lovely interlocking design in vertical panels. Though it looks intimidating, this tutorial will teach you everything you need to know.
