Hurdle Stitch Knitting Pattern for Beginners
This Hurdle Stitch Knitting Pattern is a sweet knit and purl combination. It resembles the hurdles jumped in track class or horses. This rib pattern knits up with a thick texture, lies perfectly flat, and is a reversible pattern in a simple combination of knits and purls. Easily add a pop texture to knitting projects with this stitch when designing blankets, scarves, and hats.
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Table of Contents
About the Hurdle Stitch
Stitch Techniques
A series of easy knits and purls create this textured pattern.
Texture Design
Hurdle Knot texture is knitted with a combination of the easy Garter Stitch and 1×1 Rib Stitch Patterns. This ribbed knit stitch resembles vertical hurdles with little knots connecting each.
Row Repeat
Knit up the Hurdle Stitch in a simple 4-row repeat.
Lays Flat
It is a favorite stitch choice because this pattern easily lays flat.
Reversible
The Hurdle Stitch is a reversible pattern, meaning that both sides of your work, the right and wrong sides, are identical.
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Can the Hurdle Stitch be knit in the round on circular needles?
Yes, this pattern includes written instructions to knit it in the round. Try it out with either circular or double-pointed needles.
Knitting Techniques
The Hurdle 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
Watch Video Tutorial
Cast On and Cast Off for Ribbing
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.
Pillow Project Idea
This easy Hurdle Stitch texture became instantly popular with everyone, so I thought it would be fun to design a project using this simple stitch, too. This knitted pillow gives your home decor an instant pop of color, both indoors and out!
Printable Knitting Instructions
Printable Knitting Pattern
The Hurdle Knit Stitch Pattern is a 4-Row Repeat, Reversible pattern.
Materials
- Yarn - Any Gauge
Tools
- Knitting Needles - Appropriate Size for Yarn
- Tapestry Needle
- Scissors
Instructions
KNITTED FLAT ON STRAIGHT NEEDLES:
Cast On: Multiples of 2
- Row 1 (Right Side): Knit All
- Row 2 (Wrong Side): Knit All
- Row 3: * K1, P1 *
- Row 4: * K1, P1 *
or
IN THE ROUND ON CIRCULAR NEEDLES:
- Row 1 (Right Side): Knit All
- Row 2: Purl All
- Row 3: * K1, P1 *
- Row 4: * K1, P1 *
Notes
Repeat Rows 1 – 4 until your piece is the length you desire
Repeat pattern between the * * asterisks
Reversible Knit Stitch Pattern
4-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
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.