Cut Diagonals Stitch Knitting Pattern for Beginners

This Cut Diagonals Stitch Knitting Pattern creates a bold horizontal texture that is perfect for beginners with an easy-level project created with a simple combination of knits and purls in a 12-Row Repeat.

Similar to the Embossed Leaf Pattern, it is a great choice to create textured scarves, pillow covers, and blankets with its bold, reversible design.

Cut Diagonals Stitch Knitting Pattern

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This is a reversible pattern, meaning that both sides of your work, the Right and Wrong sides, are identical.

As a result, this is a great choice to create knitted items that display both sides of your work, like scarves or blankets.

Find similar Zigzag and Chevron designs with the Chevron Seed, Diagonal Chevron Zigzag, and Parallelogram Stitches.

Reversible Cut Diagonals Stitch Knitting Pattern Right and Wrong Sides

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Knitting Techniques

The Cut Diagonals 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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Cut Diagonals Stitch Knitting Pattern

Printable Knitting Pattern

Cut Diagonals Stitch Knitting Pattern creates a bold horizontal texture that is perfect for beginners with this simple combination of knits and purls in a 12-Row Repeat.

Makes: Cut Diagonals 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 8 Stitches

  1. Row 1 (Right Side): * K4, P4 *
  2. Row 2 (Wrong Side): * K3, P4, K1 *
  3. Row 3: * P2, K4, P2 *
  4. Row 4: * K1, P4, K3 *
  5. Row 5: * P4, K4 *
  6. Row 6: * P3, K4, P1 *
  7. Row 7: * P1, K4, P3 *
  8. Row 8: * K4, P4 *
  9. Row 9: * K3, P4, K1 *
  10. Row 10: * P2, K4, P2 *
  11. Row 11: * K1, P4, K3 *
  12. Row 12: * P4, K4 *

or

IN THE ROUND ON CIRCULAR NEEDLES:

Cast On: Multiples of 8 Stitches

  1. Row 1 (Right Side): * K4, P4 *
  2. Row 2: * P1, K4, P3 *
  3. Row 3: * P2, K4, P2 *
  4. Row 4: * P3, K4, P1 *
  5. Row 5: * P4, K4 *
  6. Row 6: * K1, P4, K3 *
  7. Row 7: * P1, K4, P3 *
  8. Row 8: * K4, P4 *
  9. Row 9: * K3, P4, K1 *
  10. Row 10: * K2, P4, K2 *
  11. Row 11: * K1, P4, K3 *
  12. Row 12: * P4, K4 *

Notes

Repeat Rows 1 – 12 until your piece is the length you desire

Repeat pattern between the * * asterisks

Reversible Knit Stitch Pattern

12-Row Repeat

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KNITTING TECHNIQUES

  1. Slip Knot 
  2. CO = Cast On Long Tail Method
  3. K = Knit Stitch 
  4. P = Purl Stitch
  5. BO = Bind Off
  6. Weave In Ends

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KNITTING CHART

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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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