How to knit the Ripple stitch pattern perfect for hats
Knitting stitch patterns

How to knit the Ripple stitch: Perfect for hats, cowls, and sweaters

In today’s lesson, you will learn how to knit the Ripple stitch. A lovely cross pattern, easy to knit, great for many Winter garments: Hats, cowls, sweaters…

There are only four rows (two of them are purl rows), and two steps to memorize.

It’s not reversible, and I have to warn you, it tends to roll. So, if you are thinking about knitting a scarf with the Ripple stitch, I suggest you add a generous knitting edge, to prevent the inevitable curling.

It has a great texture to it, and it’s similar to the Spine stitch, or to the Crossed Check stitch.

Abbreviations

CO: Cast on

k: Knit

p: Purl

k2tog: Knit two stitches together

RS: Right side of the work

BO: Bind off

Ripple stitch knitting pattern, step by step. So Woolly.

How to knit the Ripple stitch

CO multiples of 3; i.e. 3 * 4 = 12 stitches.

1º row (RS): *k2tog, don’t drop them, knit the 1º stitch again, and take them off, k1*. Repeat from * to * to the end.

2º and 4º rows: Purl across

3º row: *k1, k2tog, don’t drop them, knit the 1º stitch again, and take them off*. Repeat from * to * to the end.

These four rows create the pattern. Repeat them until you reach the desired length.

When finished, BO purlwise, after a row 3.

Enjoy the video:

How to knit the Ripple stitch

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Hugs and happy knitting!

So Woolly – Carolina

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