Knits & Purls

Peppercorn Stitch

Peppercorn Knitting Stitch Pattern

About this Stitch Pattern

The Peppercorn Stitch creates a delightful mini bobble texture that adds depth to any fabric. It’s a good choice for throws, pillows, scarves and bags.

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Techniques Used In This Stitch Pattern

K
Knit Stitch
P
Purl Stitch
k tbl
Knit Through the Back Loop
sl
Slip Stitch

Stitch Pattern Details

Skill Level

Intermediate

Row Count

4

Stitch Repeat

Multiples of 4 + 3

Stitch Pattern Instructions

Cast On: Multiples of 4 + 3

  • Row 1 (RS): K3, *(peppercorn stitch: k1, [sl st back to main needle, k tbl] 3x), k3; rep from * to end.
  • Row 2: Purl all sts.
  • Row 3: K1, *(peppercorn stitch: k1, [sl st back to main needle, k tbl] 3x), k3; rep from * to last 2 sts, peppercorn stitch, k1.
  • Row 4: Purl all sts.

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

Stitch Pattern Swatch Photos

Stitch Pattern Characteristics

bobble texture | bobble-or-popcorn | bobbles | embossed | textured

7 thoughts on “Peppercorn Stitch”

  1. gwest1955 says:

    Do you think the peppercorn stitch might work in place of the bobble stitch? i have several patterns that use the Bobble stitch and think it overwhelms the overall pattern. Just wondered . . .

  2. gwest1955 says:

    Do you think the peppercorn stitch might work in place of the bobble stitch? i have several patterns that use the Bobble stitch and think it overwhelms the overall pattern. Just wondered . . .

  3. gwest1955 says:

    Do you think the peppercorn stitch might work in place of the bobble stitch? i have several patterns that use the Bobble stitch and think it overwhelms the overall pattern. Just wondered . . .

  4. gwest1955 says:

    Do you think the peppercorn stitch might work in place of the bobble stitch? i have several patterns that use the Bobble stitch and think it overwhelms the overall pattern. Just wondered . . .

  5. gwest1955 says:

    Do you think the peppercorn stitch might work in place of the bobble stitch? i have several patterns that use the Bobble stitch and think it overwhelms the overall pattern. Just wondered . . .

  6. gwest1955 says:

    Do you think the peppercorn stitch might work in place of the bobble stitch? i have several patterns that use the Bobble stitch and think it overwhelms the overall pattern. Just wondered . . .

  7. gwest1955 says:

    Do you think the peppercorn stitch might work in place of the bobble stitch? i have several patterns that use the Bobble stitch and think it overwhelms the overall pattern. Just wondered . . .

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