Chevron Rib Stitch Knitting Pattern for Beginners

The Chevron Rib Stitch Knitting Pattern creates thick zigzag rows with a simple combination of knits and purls. The wide ribbing of the Chevron Rib Stitch is a reversible pattern both the right side and wrong sides of the work display the design equally. It is a great choice for knitting up cozy blankets, pillows, scarves, and more.

Chevron Rib Knit Stitch Pattern in blue yarn color.

About Chevron Rib Stitch

Row Repeat

Knit up the Chevron Rib Stitch Knitting Pattern in an 8-Row Repeat Knit Stitch Pattern.

Stitch Techniques

A series of easy knits and purls create the zigzag pattern.

Lays Flat

It is a favorite stitch choice because this pattern easily lays flat.

Reversible

This is a reversible pattern because both the right side and wrong sides of the work display the design equally. As a result, it’s a top choice to design blankets and scarves since both sides look identical.

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Knitting Techniques

The Chevron Rib Stitch is an easy combination of simple Knit and Purl Stitches. Find my entire library of Knitting Techniques to help knit up this project.

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Cast On and Cast Off Ribbing

When beginning and ending Rib Stitch Patterns, you may wish to do so “in pattern.” This creates the ribbed texture along the edge for knitted items like sleeves and necks, rather than a solid horizontal edge.

Casting On: Alternating the Long-Tail Cast On Knitwise and Cast On Purlwise stitches in pattern to begin your project.

Casting Off: Alternating the Basic Cast Off Knitwise and Cast Off Purlwise gives the finished edge the same texture as your ribbing.

Printable Knitting Instructions

Chevron Rib Knit Stitch Pattern in blue yarn color.

Printable Knitting Pattern

The Chevron Rib Stitch Knitting Pattern creates thick zigzag rows.

Makes: Chevron Rib Stitch
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Active Time: 2 hours
Additional Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
Difficulty: Experienced Beginner

Materials

  • Yarn - Any Gauge

Tools

  • Knitting Needles - Appropriate Size for Yarn
  • Tapestry Needle
  • Scissors

Instructions

KNITTED FLAT ON STRAIGHT NEEDLES:

Cast On: Multiples of 12

  1. Row 1 (Right Side): * P2, K2, P2, K1, P2, K2, P1 *
  2. Row 2 (Wrong Side): * K1, P2, K2, P1, K2, P2, K2 *
  3. Row 3: * P1, K2, P2, K3, P2, K2 *
  4. Row 4: * P2, K2, P3, K2, P2, K1 *
  5. Row 5: * K2, P2, K2, P1, K2, P2, K1 *
  6. Row 6: * P1, K2, P2, K1, P2, K2, P2 *
  7. Row 7: * K1, P2, K2, P3, K2, P2 *
  8. Row 8: * K2, P2, K3, P2, K2, P1 *

or

IN THE ROUND ON CIRCULAR NEEDLES:

Cast On: Multiples of 12

  1. Round 1 (Right Side): * P2, K2, P2, K1, P2, K2, P1 *
  2. Round 2: * P2, K2, P2, K1, P2, K2, P1 *
  3. Round 3: * P1, K2, P2, K3, P2, K2 *
  4. Round 4: * P1, K2, P2, K3, P2, K2 *
  5. Round 5: * K2, P2, K2, P1, K2, P2, K1 *
  6. Round 6: * K2, P2, K2, P1, K2, P2, K1 *
  7. Round 7: * K1, P2, K2, P3, K2, P2 *
  8. Round 8: * K1, P2, K2, P3, K2, P2 *

Notes

Repeat Rows 1 – 8 until your piece is the length you desire

Repeat pattern between the * * asterisks

Reversible Knit Stitch Pattern

8-Row Repeat

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KNITTING TECHNIQUES

  • Slip Knot 
  • CO = Cast On Long Tail Method
  • K = Knit Stitch 
  • P = Purl Stitch
  • BO = Bind Off
  • Weave In Ends
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KNITTING CHART

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Kristen McDonnell
Author & Designer

After publishing her first knitting tutorial video, Kristen founded StudioKnit LLC. Enamored with teaching online, she films knitting lessons and designs from her vibrant production studio on Half Moon Bay’s California coast.

Kristen McDonnell is the author of the highly acclaimed book Knit Stitch: 50 Knit + Purl Patterns featuring vintage and unique designs.

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