This video knitting tutorial will help you learn how to knit the granite stitch. This pattern uses increases and decreases to create a textured ridged fabric. It’s great for blankets, washcloths, and bags.

Skill: Intermediate
Cast On: Multiples of 2

For this pattern you will need to know the following techniques:
Knit – k
Purl – p
Knit Two Together – k2tog

Pattern Instructions:

Row 1: Knit all stitches
Row 2: *K2tog; rep from * to end
Row 3: *(K1, p1) into same stitch; rep from * to end
Row 4: Purl all stitches

Repeat rows 1 – 4 until you have reached your desired length.

After a few repeats your pattern should look like this:

Example of the Granite Stitch right side close up (click for larger)

Example of the Granite Stitch wrong side close up (click for larger)