How to Knit the Polka Dot Stitch (2 patterns + video)
Today, I’m sharing how to knit the Polka Dot Stitch; a trend knitting pattern showing 2 variants, Mini and Mega.
Both are knit and purl patterns, easy and fun to knit, perfect for beginners.
Although they aren’t identical on both sides, we can classify them as reversible patterns; feel free to choose the right side of the work.
Honestly, I prefer the Stockinette stitch background with the Polka Dot in Reverse Stockinette, but it’s up to you.
The good news is that you can use them indistinctly for big or small garments.
However, I’d go for the mini one when knitting baby stuff or accessories, and I’d use the mega one for adult blankets or throws.
Furthermore, it would be lovely to knit a piece using the Fair Isle technique, combining two contrasting colors.
If this is what you want to do, just change the Knit stitches for Color A, and the purl stitches for Color B.
Ok, it’s knitting time!
Grab your needles and some yarn, and let’s get to it 🙂
Abbreviations
CO: Cast on
st: Stitch
RS: Right side of the work
K: Knit
P: Purl
BO: Bind off
WS: Wrong side of the work
Notes Before Starting
For both patterns, the odd rows form the right side of the work.
And the selvage (edge) stitches (the first and the last) will be knitted on every row.
Mini Polka Dot Knitting Pattern
This swatch was knitted with 100% wool yarn (worsted weight, nº 4, or medium) #ad
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CO multiple of 10 + 4 + 2 (edge stitches). For example: 10 * 3 = 30 + 4 + 2 = 36 st.
Rows 1 and 7 (RS): K across
Rows 2 and 8: K1 (edge), P to last st, K1 (edge)
Row 3: K1 (edge), *K1, P2, K7*. Repeat from * to *, to last 5 st, ending with K1, P2, K1, K1 (edge)
Row 4: K1 (edge), *K4, P6*. Repeat from * to *, to last 5 st, ending with K4, K1 (edge)
Row 5: K1 (edge), *P4, K6*. Repeat from * to *, to last 5 st, ending with P4, K1 (edge)
Row 6: K1 (edge), *P1, K2, P7*. Repeat from * to *, to last 5 st, ending with K4, K1 (edge)
Row 9: K1 (edge), *K6, P2, K2*. Repeat from * to *, to last 5 st, ending with P1, K2, P1, K1 (edge)
Row 10: K1 (edge), P5, *K4, P1*. Repeat from * to *, to last 5 st, ending with P4, K1 (edge)
Row 11: K1 (edge), *K5, P4, K1*. Repeat from * to *, to last 5 st, ending with K4, K1 (edge)
Row 12: K1 (edge), *P6, K2, P2*. Repeat from * to *, to last 5 st, ending with P4, K1 (edge).
These twelve rows create the pattern. Repeat them until the desired length is reached.
When finished, BO purlwise, after row 1 (WS).
This is the other side of the work:
Enjoy the video tutorial:
How to Knit the Mini Polka Dot Stitch
Mega Polka Dot Knitting Pattern
This swatch was knitted with 100% wool yarn (super bulky weight or nº 6) #ad
CO multiple of 12 + 2 (edge or selvage stitches). For example: 12 * 2 = 24 + 2 = 26 st.
Rows 1 and 11 (RS): K across
Rows 2, 15, and 17: K1 (edge), *P4, K4, P4*. Repeat from * to *, to last st, ending with K1 (edge)
Row 10 and 20: K1 (edge), P to last st, K1 (edge)
Rows 3 and 18: K1 (edge), *K3, P6, K3*. Repeat from * to *, to last st, ending with K1 (edge)
Rows 4, 6 and 19: K1 (edge), *P2, K8, P2*. Repeat from * to *, to last st, ending with K1 (edge)
Row 5, 7, and 12: K1 (edge), *K2, P8, K2*. Repeat from * to *, to last st, ending with K1 (edge)
Rows 8 and 13: K1 (edge), *P3, K6, P3*. Repeat from * to *, to last st, ending with K1 (edge)
Rows 9, 14, and 16: K1 (edge), *K4, P4, K4*. Repeat from * to *, to last st, ending with K1 (edge).
These twenty rows create the pattern. Repeat them until the desired length is reached.
When finished, BO purlwise, after rows 9 or 19 (WS).
This is the other side of the work:
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Hugs, and happy knitting,
Carolina – So Woolly
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