How to knit a super easy knit and purl stitch pattern

Today, you’ll learn how to knit a super easy knit and purl stitch pattern, great for beginners.

It creates pretty bands of Stockinette stitch, combined with sections of 1 x 1 knit + purl rows, but not so “busy” as the Tweed stitch with knits and purls only, for example.

It’s quick as well as fun to knit, and did I mention… super easy: There are no increases, decreases, or crossed stitches.

I’m sure that if you can knit and purl, you can do it!

And I like it because it’s a lovely way to add some texture to the Stockinette stitch, and make it more interesting!

In addition, you can use it for many sorts of projects (small and large), and it works with wool or cotton yarn or their blends.

So, grab your needles, and some yarn, and let’s get started!

Abbreviations

CO: Cast on

RS: Right side of the work

st: Stitch

K: Knit

P: Purl

BO: Bind off

N.B.:

The odd rows form the right side of the work.

There are no selvage (edge) stitches included; if you like them, add two stitches to the calculation.

This swatch was made of 100% cotton yarn, smooth, easy to work with, and great for beginners #ad

With my US 8 / 5 mm bamboo needles (this set with case includes 18 pairs in the most used sizes) #ad

How to knit a super easy knit and purl stitch pattern

CO an even number of stitches.

1º and 2º rows (RS): *K1, P1*. Repeat from * to *, to end

3º and 4º rows: *P1, K1*. Repeat from * to *, to end

5º and 7º rows: K across

6º and 8º: P across

These eight rows create the pattern. Repeat them until the desired length is reached.

When finished, BO after row 3 (WS), working each stitch as it presents.

This is the other side of the work:

Enjoy the step-by-step video tutorial:

How to knit a super easy knit and purl stitch pattern

I hope you like it!

Hugs, and happy knitting 🙂

Carolina – So Woolly

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