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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Table of Contents
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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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
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.
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
- Row 1: * K1, P1, K5 *, K1
- Row 2: P1, * P4, K2, P1 *
- Row 3: * K1, P3, K3 *, K1
- Row 4: P1, * P2, K4, P1 *
- Row 5: * K1, P5, K1 *, K1
- Row 6: P1, * K6, P1 *
or
IN THE ROUND ON CIRCULAR NEEDLES:
Cast On in Multiples of 7
- Round 1: * K1, P1, K5 *
- Round 2: * K1, P2, K4 *
- Round 3: * K1, P3, K3 *
- Round 4: * K1, P4, K2 *
- Round 5: * K1, P5, K1 *
- 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
- 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
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.