Lace & Eyelets, Ribbing

Diamond Rib Stitch

Diamond Rib Knitting Stitch Pattern

About this Stitch Pattern

This knitting tutorial will help you learn how to knit the diamond rib stitch. The diamond rib stitch creates a beautiful diamond and rib pattern. The diamond rib stitch would be great for baby blankets, scarves, and shawls!

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Techniques Used In This Stitch Pattern

K
Knit Stitch
P
Purl Stitch
yo
Yarn Over
k2tog
Knit 2 Together
psso
Pass Slipped Stitch Over

Stitch Pattern Details

Skill Level

Easy

Row Count

8

Stitch Repeat

Multiples of 9 + 2

Stitch Pattern Instructions

Cast On:Multiples of 9 + 2

  • Row 1: (Right Side): P2, *k2tog [k1, yo] twice, k1, sl 1, k1, psso, p2; rep from * to end.
  • Row 2: K2, *p7, k2; rep from * to end.
  • Row 3: P2, *k2tog, yo, k3, yo, sl 1, k1, psso, p2; rep from * to end.
  • Row 4: K2, *p7, k2; rep from * to end.
  • Row 5: P2, *k1, yo, sl 1, k1, psso, k1, k2tog, yo, k1, p2; rep from * to end.
  • Row 6: K2, *p7, k2; rep from * to end.
  • Row 7: P2, *k2, yo, sl 1, k2tog, psso, yo, k2, p2; rep from * to end.
  • Row 8: K2, *p7, k2; rep from * to end.

Repeat rows 1-8 until you have reached your desired length.

Stitch Pattern Swatch Photos

Stitch Pattern Characteristics

diamond | rib