The Textured Diamond knitting stitch pattern creates a fabric with a subtle yet striking diamond motif, achieved through a simple interplay of knit and purl stitches. This 12-row repeat is easy to memorize, making it a relaxing and enjoyable knit, perfect for adding a touch of understated elegance to any project. The raised knit stitches form the diamond shape, while the purl stitches create a textured background, resulting in a fabric with visual interest and a pleasing tactile quality. This versatile stitch pattern is suitable for a wide range of projects, from scarves and blankets to sweaters and accessories.
Textured Diamond Knitting Stitch Pattern
Pattern Notes:
- This pattern is written row-by-row.
- The pattern repeat is 11 stitches wide and 12 rows high.
- The pattern is created entirely with knit and purl stitches, making it accessible to knitters of various skill levels.
- The right side (RS) rows create the diamond shape, while the wrong side (WS) rows maintain the texture.
Abbreviations:
- K: Knit
- P: Purl
- St(s): Stitch(es)
- RS: Right side
- WS: Wrong side
- Patt: Pattern
The Pattern
(Multiple of 11 sts):
- Row 1 (RS): K5, P1, K5.
- Row 2 (WS): P4, K3, P4.
- Row 3: K3, P2, K1, P2, K3.
- Row 4: P2, K3, P1, K3, P2.
- Row 5: K1, (P4, K1) twice.
- Row 6: K5, P1, K5.
- Row 7: K1, (P4, K1) twice.
- Row 8: P2, K3, P1, K3, P2.
- Row 9: K3, P2, K1, P2, K3.
- Row 10: P4, K3, P4.
- Row 11: K5, P1, K5.
- Row 12: P11.These 12 rows form the pattern and are repeated.
How to Use as a Stitch Pattern:
- Cast On: Cast on a multiple of 11 stitches. If you want selvedge (edge) stitches, add those to your cast-on number. For example, for a swatch with 3 repeats and 2 selvedge stitches, you’d cast on (11 x 3) + 2 = 35 stitches.
- Work Pattern: Work Rows 1-12 of the Textured Diamond Pattern repeatedly.
- Bind Off: Bind off loosely.
Example Usage (Simple Swatch):
To make a small swatch with 3 pattern repeats and 2 selvedge stitches (1 on each side):
- Cast on 35 stitches.
- Row 1 (RS): K1 (selvedge), work Row 1 of the Textured Diamond Pattern to the last stitch, K1 (selvedge).
- Row 2 (WS): K1 (selvedge), work Row 2 of the Textured Diamond Pattern to the last stitch, K1 (selvedge).
- Continue in this way, working Rows 3-12 of the Textured Diamond Pattern, always knitting the first and last stitch (the selvedge stitches).
- Repeat Rows 1-12 as many times as desired for your swatch.
- Bind off.
