How to Knit Chevron Rib Stitch [Free Video Tutorial & Written Pattern!]
Chevron Rib Stitch has to be one of my favourite stitch patterns to date, the 8 row repeat creates wonderfully deep chevron texture, perfect for scarves and other projects where texture is key. In addition to texture, this stitch also has the benefit of being reversible, so there is no right and wrong side to contend with.
For those beginners who are looking to challenge themselves a little bit, the fact the Chevron Rib is a 12 stitch pattern repeat adds an extra element of difficulty, whilst still remaining fairly beginner friendly as the stitch pattern contains only knits and purls.
For the visual learners amongst you, I’ve linked the video tutorial at the bottom of this post. Happy Knitting!
stitches used
- p – purl
- k – knit
written pattern
Pattern Multiple – Cast on multiples of 12 using your preferred cast on method.
Pattern Repeat:
Row 1 (RS): *p2, k2, p2, k1, p2, k2,p1* repeat from *to* until end of row.
Row 2 (WS): *k1, p2, k2, p1, k2, p2, k2* repeat from *to* until end of row.
Row 3: *p1, k2, p2, k3, p2, k2 * repeat from *to* until end of row.
Row 4: *p2, k2, p3, k2, p2, k1 * repeat from *to* until end of row.
Row 5: *k2, p2, k2, p1, k2, p2, k1* repeat from *to* until end of row.
Row 6: *p1, k2, p2, k1, p2, k2, p2 * repeat from *to* until end of row.
Row 7: *k1, p2, k2, p3, k2, p2 * repeat from *to* until end of row.
Row 8: *k2, p2, k3, p2, k2, p1 * repeat from *to* until end of row.
Repeat rows 1-8 until project is desired length.
When you want to cast off, do so on a Row 8 repeat, and cast off in pattern.