Knits & Purls

Plain Diamonds Stitch

Plain Diamonds Knitting Stitch Pattern

About this Stitch Pattern

This knitting tutorial will help you learn how to knit the plain diamonds stitch. This stitch uses only knit and purl stitches to create a raised diamond pattern. The plain diamond stitch is reversible and would be great for afghans and other home decor projects!

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Techniques Used In This Stitch Pattern

K
Knit Stitch
P
Purl Stitch

Stitch Pattern Details

Skill Level

Beginner

Row Count

8

Stitch Repeat

Multiples of 9

Stitch Pattern Instructions

Cast On: Multiples of 9

  • Row 1: (right side) k4, *p1, k8; rep from * to last 5sts, p1, k4
  • Row 2: p3, *k3, p6; rep from * to last 6sts, k3, p3
  • Row 3: k2, *p5, k4; rep from * to last 7sts, p5, k2
  • Row 4: p1, *k7, p2; rep from * to last 8sts, k7, p1
  • Row 5: purl
  • Row 6: p1, *k7, p2; rep from * to last 8sts, k7, p1
  • Row 7: k2, *p5, k4; rep from * to last 7sts, p5, k2
  • Row 8: p3, *k3, p6; rep from * to last 6sts, k3, p3

    • Repeat these 8 rows until you have reached your desired length.

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Stitch Pattern Characteristics

textured | written-pattern

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