Eiffel Tower Stitch Knitting Pattern
Bonjour, let’s learn how to Knit the Eiffel Tower Stitch. With a series of yarn overs, knits, and purls, we will create this tres chic vintage stitch pattern both flat and in the round.
Get your free printable written pattern instructions, video, and knitting chart below.
Table of Contents
About the Eiffel Tower Stitch
Texture Design
The Eiffel Tower shape is created with lace eyelet holes atop a base of the reverse stockinette background texture in alternating rows.
Row Repeat
Each section is separated by a knit ridge in a simple 16-row repeat.
Knitting Level: Intermediate
A series of easy knits and purls, along with a yarn-over increase and purl two together decrease creates whimsical texture Since there’s a little bit more complexity, this for best for intermediate knitters comfortable with these techniques.
Not Reversible
This is not a reversible pattern, because both sides of your work, the right and wrong sides, are not identical. You can see in this sample that the Eiffel Tower design is displayed on the front side of your piece, however the back side displays vertical lines within a stockinette background.
Curls Slightly
This is primarily a Reverse Stockinette Stitch, which typically curls. As such I suggest you consider blocking or adding a border to your piece to help it lay flat. My favorite border stitches are Garter and Seed stitches. Both adding a border and blocking your piece helps it lay flat the best!
Can the Eiffel Tower Stitch be knit in the round on circular needles?
Yes, this written instructions are included to knit this texture in the round, along with a graphic knitting chart in the printable pattern below. Try it out with either circular or double-pointed needles.
Watch Video Tutorial
Knitting Techniques
This Eiffel Tower Stitch is an easy combination of simple Knit and Purl Stitches, along with increase and decrease stitches to create the eyelets. 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
- P2Tog = Purl Two Stitches Together
- YO = Yarn Over
- Cast Off
- Weave-in Yarn Ends
Printable Knitting Instructions
Printable Knitting Pattern
The Eiffel Tower Stitch texture emerges atop a base of the reverse stockinette texture in alternating rows.
Materials
- Yarn - Any Gauge
Tools
- Knitting Needles - Appropriate Size for Yarn
- Tapestry Needle
- Scissors
Instructions
FLAT ON STRAIGHT KNITTING NEEDLES
Cast On in Multiples of 8 Stitches
- Row 1: P4, * YO, P2Tog, P6 *, P4
- Rows 2, 4, & 6: K4, * K7, P1 *, K4
- Rows 3, 5, & 7: P4, * K1, P7 *, P4
- Row 8: Purl All
- Row 9: P4, * P4, YO, P2Tog, P2 *, P4
- Rows 10, 12, & 14: K4, * K3, P1, K4 *, K4
- Rows 11, 13, & 15: P4, * P4, K1, P3 *, P4
- Row 16: Purl All
Knitting Chart Flat:
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IN-THE-ROUND ON CIRCULAR KNITTING NEEDLES
Cast On in Multiples of 10 Stitches
- Row 1: * P2, YO, P2Tog, P6 *
- Rows 2 - 7: * P2, K1, P7 *
- Row 8: Knit All
- Row 9: * P6, YO, P2Tog, P2 *
- Rows 10 - 15: * P6, K1, P3 *
- Row 16: Knit All
Knitting Chart In-the-Round:
Notes
Repeat Pattern between * *
Repeat Rows 1 – 16 until your piece is the length you desire and then Bind Off.
Non-Reversible Knit Stitch Pattern.
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Knitting Techniques
- CO = Cast On Long Tail Method
- K = Knit Stitch
- P = Purl Stitch
- P2Tog = Purl Two Stitches Together
- YO = Yarn Over
- BO = Bind Off
- Weave In Ends
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.