How to Knit the Checked Rose Stitch

Stitch Description

This video knitting tutorial will help you learn how to knit the checked rose stitch. This stitch creates a soft deep texture pattern with a good deal of lateral spread. The checked rose stitch would be great for hats, scarves, and baby booties!

Video Tutorial

Abbreviations

K: Knit Stitch
P: Purl Stitch
K1B: Knit 1 Below

Stitch Details

Skill Level
Intermediate

Row Count
Number of Rows: 6

Pattern Repeat
2+1

Stitch Characteristics

Pattern Instructions

Cast On: Odd number of sts. Colors A and B. Cast on with B and knit one row

Note: This pattern must be worked back and forth on a circular needle or a pair of double-pointed needles.

Row 1 (Wrong side): Color A – k1, *knit next st in the row below, k1; rep from *.
Row 2: Color A – knit first st in the row below, *k1, knit next st in the row below; rep from *.
Row 3: Color B – k1, *knit next st in the row below, k1; rep from *.
Row 4: Sl all sts to other end of needle and with Color A, repeat Row 2.
Row 5: Color A – k1, *knit next st in the row below, k1; rep from *.
Row 6: Sl all sts to other end of needle and with Color B, repeat Row 2.

Repeat rows 1-6 until you have reached your desired length.