How to Knit the Pearled Stitch: Reversible & Doesn’t Curl + Video

Today, you’ll learn to knit the Pearled stitch, a very simple knitting pattern, that features many advantages, which makes it ideal for beginners, such as:

It’s reversible: Choose the side of your preference, they aren’t identical, but both are lovely (like the Edelweiss stitch).

It doesn’t curl: It has a rich texture to it, so it lays flat; it’s perfect for knitting scarves, infinite cowls, hats, blankets, sweaters, cardigans…you name it!

It’s unisex: The Pearled stitch works for both women’s and men’s knitted garments, and furthermore, it’s so cute that it’ll make your baby accessories and clothing look charming.

This is a four-repeat knit-purl pattern, so if you’re just starting to knit, I’m sure you can do it 😉

Ok, grab your needles, and let’s get started!

Abbreviations

CO: Cast on

RS: Right side of the work

K: Knit

P: Purl

BO: Bind off

I made this swatch with 100% Peruvian cotton yarn (worsted weight, soft and structured) #ad

And one of my favorite bamboo needles (long and smooth. This set comes with the most used sizes and a beautiful case) #ad

Pattern Notes

The first and the last stitch are selvedge stitches, and they will be knitted on each row.

The odd rows create the right side.

How to knit the Pearled Stitch

CO multiples of 4 + 3 + 2 (selvedge stitches); i.e.: 4 * 3 = 12 + 3 = 15 +  2 = 17  stitches.

1º row (RS): K1, *P3, K1*. Repeat from * to *, to last 4 st, P3, K1

2º row: K1, *K3, P1*. Repeat from * to *, to last 4 st, K3, K1

3º row: K1, *P1, K1, P2*. Repeat from * to *, to last 4 st, P1, K1, P1, K1

4º row: K1, K1, *P1, K3*. Repeat from * to *, to last 3 st, P1, K1, K1.

These four rows create the pattern. Repeat them until the desired length is reached. When finished, BO purlwise after a row 4.

This is the other side of the work:

Enjoy the video tutorial:

Thank you for watching!

Hugs and happy knitting 😉

Carolina – So Woolly