Flag Stitch Knitting Pattern for Beginners

This Flag Stitch Knitting Pattern has such a beautiful depth of texture. You’ll see that the columns of stitches create a pleated, overlapping structure. This easy-level project is a simple combination of knits and purls.

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Flag Stitch Knitting Texture

Row Repeats

This 6-Row Repeat Knit Stitch Pattern is achieved with just a simple combination of knits and purls.

Reversible Stitch

This is a reversible pattern, meaning that both sides of your work, the Right and Wrong sides, are identical. Chose this pattern when looking for knitted items that show off both sides of your work, like scarves or blankets.

Knit Flat and In-the-Round

This pattern includes written instructions to knit it in the round. Try it out with either circular or double-pointed needles.

Similar Knit Stitch Textures

The Pennant Pleating and Triangle Stitches are similar to this design.

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Knitting Supplies

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• Yarn Cascade 128 Superwash
• Knitting Needles – Size 10 US
• Tapestry Needle
• Scissors

Knitting Techniques

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

• How to Cast On Without a Slip Knot or Slip Knot
• Cast On
• K = Knit Stitch
• P = Purl Stitch
• Cast Off
• Weave-in Yarn Ends

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Printable Knitting Instructions

Printable Knitting Pattern

This Flag Stitch Pattern has such a beautiful depth of texture. This 6-Row Repeat Knit Stitch Pattern is an easy level project, with easy-to-follow series of knits and purls.

Makes: Flag Stitch Pattern

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Active Time: 2 hours

Additional Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes

Difficulty: Experienced Beginner

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Materials

• Yarn - Any Gauge

Tools

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

Instructions

KNITTED FLAT ON STRAIGHT NEEDLES:

Cast On in Multiples of 7, plus 1

1. Row 1: * K1, P1, K5 *, K1
2. Row 2: P1, * P4, K2, P1 *
3. Row 3: * K1, P3, K3 *, K1
4. Row 4: P1, * P2, K4, P1 *
5. Row 5: * K1, P5, K1 *, K1
6. Row 6: P1, * K6, P1 *

or

IN THE ROUND ON CIRCULAR NEEDLES:

Cast On in Multiples of 7

1. Round 1: * K1, P1, K5 *
2. Round 2: * K1, P2, K4 *
3. Round 3: * K1, P3, K3 *
4. Round 4: * K1, P4, K2 *
5. Round 5: * K1, P5, K1 *
6. Round 6: * K1, P6 *

Notes

Repeat Rows 1 through 6 until your piece is the length you desire.

Repeat pattern between the * * asterisks

Reversible Knit Stitch Pattern

6-Row Repeat

Lays Flat

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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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