Reverse Ridge Stitch Knitting Pattern for Beginners

The Reverse Ridge Stitch Knitting Pattern is a unique horizontal ribbed design with a simple combination of knits and purls. Also called Horizontal Welts, this fun stitch is a unique choice. Unlike most vertical rib stitches, this accordion stretch is horizontal.

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Reverse Ridge knit stitch texture in pink yarn color on wooden needle.

Reverse Ridge Stitch Texture

Easy-to-Memorize: This texture is another modern design created with a simple combination of knit and purl stitches.

Horizontal Rib Stitch: This 6-Row Repeat Knit Stitch Pattern is created by horizontal ribbing, so it’s really stretchy from top to bottom.

Welt Stitch Pattern: In knitting, the Welt Stitch is a series of horizontal ribs with knits and purls. Another welted rib stitch in my collection to check out is my Purl Ridge Stitch.

Knitted Reverse Ridge Stitch Pattern in white yarn on knitting needle.

Knitting Project Ideas: This ribbed stitch makes for a great pattern choice for knitted items that show off both sides of your work like scarves and blankets.

Reversible Stitch Pattern: This is a reversible pattern, meaning that both sides of your work, the right and wrong sides, are identical.

Reverse Ridge knit stitch texture on the right and wrong sides in pink yarn color on wooden needles.

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Reverse Ridge knit stitch texture in pink yarn color.

Printable Knitting Pattern

The Reverse Ridge Knit Stitch Pattern is a fun series of knits and purls. Unlike most vertical rib stitches, this accordion stretch is horizontal.

Makes: Reverse Ridge 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: Any Number of Stitches

  1. Row 1 (Right Side): Knit All
  2. Row 2 (Wrong Side): Purl All
  3. Row 3: Knit All
  4. Row 4: Knit All
  5. Row 5: Purl All
  6. Row 6: Knit All

or

KNITTED IN THE ROUND ON CIRCULAR NEEDLES:

Cast On: Any Number of Stitches

  1. Row 1 (Right Side): Knit All
  2. Row 2: Knit All
  3. Row 3: Knit All
  4. Row 4: Purl All
  5. Row 5: Purl All
  6. Row 6: Purl All

Notes

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

Pattern Repeat: Repeat pattern between the * * asterisks

Reversible Knit Stitch Pattern

6-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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    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.

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