Diagonal Rib Stitch Knitting Pattern

The Diagonal Rib Stitch Pattern is a great way to create the depth of ribbing while allowing your piece to easily lay flat.

This 8-Row Repeat Knit Stitch Pattern and is an easy-level project created with a simple combination of knits and purls. It would be perfect to knit up a pillow or an elegant scarf.

Diagonal Rib Cable Knit Stitch Pattern texture in pink color yarn on knitting needle.

Closer Look at the Diagonal Rib Stitch

Let’s take a close look at our Diagonal Rib Stitch Knitting Pattern, seeing exactly how those knits and purls are knitted together to make this simple pattern.

The Diagonal Rib Knit Stitch is a reversible pattern, meaning that both sides of your work, the Right and Wrong sides, are identical. This makes for a great pattern choice for knitted items that show off both sides of your work, like scarves or blankets.

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

Right and Wrong Sides of the Diagonal Rib Knit Stitch Pattern by Studio Knit with Free Pattern and Video Tutorial

Knitting Techniques

The Diagonal 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.

Diagonal Rib Knit Stitch Pattern by Studio Knit with Free Pattern and Video Tutorial by Studio Knit

Cast On and Cast Off Rib Stitches

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.

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Printable Knitting Instructions

Diagonal Rib Cable Knit Stitch Pattern texture in pink color yarn on knitting needle.

Printable Knitting Pattern

The Diagonal Rib Stitch Pattern is an 8-Row Repeat, Reversible pattern.

Makes: Diagonal 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 4

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

or

IN THE ROUND ON CIRCULAR NEEDLES:

Cast On: Multiples of 4

  1. Row 1: * K2, P2 *
  2. Row 2: * K2, P2 *
  3. Row 3: * K1, P2, K1 *
  4. Row 4: * K1, P2, K1 *
  5. Row 5: * P2, K2 *
  6. Row 6: * P2, K2 *
  7. Row 7: * P1, K2, P1 *
  8. Row 8: * P1, K2, P1 *

Notes

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

Repeat pattern between the * * asterisks

The wrong side (even rows) of your work is simply knitting the knits and purling the purls.

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

Knitting Chart Diagonal Rib Knit Stitch Pattern by Studio Knit with Free Pattern and Video Tutorial

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