Colorwork

Gathered Stripes Stitch

About this Stitch Pattern

This video knitting tutorial will help you learn how to knit the gathered stripes stitch. This stitch creates a fun color detailed pattern. The gathered stripes stitch would be great for shrugs, cowls, and hats!

[VIDEO] Stitch Pattern Tutorial

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Techniques Used In This Stitch Pattern

K
Knit Stitch

P
Purl Stitch

Stitch Pattern Details

Skill Level

Easy

Row Count

4

Stitch Repeat

Multiple of 21 sts + 11

Stitch Pattern Instructions

Cast On:Multiple of 21 sts + 11.

  • Foundation Row (Color A): Purl.
  • Row 1 (Right Side) (Color B): [k1, sl 1] 5 times, *k12, sl 1, [k1, sl 1] 4 times; rep from * to last st, k1.
  • Row 2 (Color B): [p1, sl 1] 5 times, *p12, sl1, [p1, sl 1] 4 times; rep from * to last st, p1.
  • Row 3 (Color A): k2, sl 1, [k1, sl 1] 3 times, *k14, sl 1, [k1, sl 1] 3 times; rep from * to last 2 sts, k2.
  • Row 4(Color A): p2, sl 1, [p1, sl 1] 3 times, *p14, sl 1, [p1, sl 1] 3 times; rep from * to last 2 sts, p2.

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

Stitch Pattern Swatch Photos

Stitch Pattern Characteristics

colorwork | detailed | fun