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The Vertical Herringbone Stitch :: Knitting Stitch #70

Learn how to knit the Vertical Herringbone Stitch

About this Stitch Pattern

The Vertical Herringbone Stitch pattern is created by selectively using increases and decreases to make a series of columns with a zig-zag motif. The effect is similar to that of herringbone fabric. This pattern travels vertically, but there is also a horizontal herringbone stitch.

[VIDEO] Stitch Pattern Tutorial

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Techniques Used In This Stitch Pattern

K
Knit Stitch
P
Purl Stitch
k2tog
Knit Two Together
krl
Knit Right Loop

Stitch Pattern Details

Skill Level

Easy

Row Count

4

Stitch Repeat

Multiples of 7 + 1

Stitch Pattern Instructions

Cast On: Multiples of 7 + 1

  • Row 1 (WS): Purl.
  • Row 2: *K2tog, k2, krl, k2; rep from * to last st, k1.
  • Row 3: Purl.
  • Row 4: K1, *k2, krl, k2, k2tog; rep from * to end.

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

Stitch Pattern Swatch Photos

Learn how to knit the Vertical Herringbone Stitch

Stitch Pattern Characteristics

chevron | herringbone

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4 thoughts on “The Vertical Herringbone Stitch :: Knitting Stitch #70”

  1. Sam Gill says:

    Quick question … confused a little.

    Your pattern is written in your post and above the video as: *K2tog, k2, krl, k2; rep from * to last st, k1

    However when demonstrating it is being done: *K2tog, k2, krl, K1, k2; rep from * to last st, k1

    Do as written? Or as shown?

    BTW: LOVE the videos!

    • newstitchaday says:

      The KRL increase is comprised of two steps:

      1. Knit the stitch below

      2. Then knit the stitch above

      So it seems like there should be an additional K1 included, but it’s actually just part of the KRL.

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