The Diamond Rib Stitch :: Knitting Stitch #234

Stitch Description

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!

Video Tutorial

Abbreviations

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

Stitch Details

Skill Level
Easy

Row Count
Number of Rows: 8

Pattern Repeat
Multiples of 9 + 2

Stitch Characteristics

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.