How to Knit Spiral Diagonal Rib Stitch [Free Video Tutorial & Written Pattern!]
The Spiral Diagonal Rib Stitch creates a diagonal ribbing with a lovely spiral effect. This stitch pattern is similar to diagonal rib stitch but has a deeper ribbed effect, and the illusion of spiral columns created by the way the stitches are placed.
At 18 rows this stitch pattern is not a short one to knit, but the effect it gives is really worth that extra counting the longer repeat requires!
Diagonal Spiral Rib Stitch is fully reversible, that means that it looks identical on both sides, the only difference being the direction the diagonal spirals run in. This makes it great for projects that need to look good on both sides!
I think this stitch pattern would work really well as a scarf, the diagonal spirals not only look good but they create a cosy, soft texture that would feel wonderful neon as a scarf.
You could of course incorporate this stitch pattern into a bigger project like a blanket, and combining it with a simple garter stitch edging produce a really great great reversible baby blanket.
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written pattern
stitches and abbreviations
- k – knit
- p – purl
- RS – Right Side
- WS – Wrong Side
pattern repeat rows
Foundation Row: Cast on a multiple of 6.
Row 1: *k3, p3* repeat from *to* until end of row.
Row 2: *k3, p3* repeat from *to* until end of row.
Row 3: *k3, p3* repeat from *to* until end of row.
Row 4: p1, k3, *p3, k3* repeat from *to* until 2 stitches remain, p2.
Row 5: k2, p3, *k3, p3* repeat from *to* until 1 stitch remains, k1.
Row 6: p1, k3, *p3, k3* repeat from *to* until 2 stitches remain, p2.
Row 7: k1, p3, *k3, p3* repeat from *to* until 2 stitches remain, k2.
Row 8: p2, k3, *p3, k3* repeat from *to* until 1 stitch remains, p1.
Row 9: k1, p3, *k3, p3* repeat from *to* until 2 stitches remain, k2.
Row 10: *p3, k3* repeat from *to* until end of row.
Row 11: *p3, k3* repeat from *to* until end of row.
Row 12: *p3, k3* repeat from *to* until end of row.
Row 13: p2, k3, *p3, k3* repeat from *to* until 1 stitch remains, p1.
Row 14: k1, p3, *k3, p3* repeat from *to* until 2 stitches remain, k2.
Row 15: p2, k3, *p3, k3* repeat from *to* until 1 stitch remains, p1.
Row 16: k2, p3, *k3, p3* repeat from *to* until 1 stitch remains, k1.
Row 17: p1, k3, *p3, k3* repeat from *to* until 2 stitches remain, p2.
Row 18: k2, p3, *k3, p3* repeat from *to* until 1 stitch remains, k1.