Flag Stitch

About This Stitch Pattern

The Flag Knitting Stitch is a stitch that plays on stockinette and reverse stockinette stitches to create rows of triangles. These stockinette triangles look like little flags. It’s a great choice for blankets and scarves.

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Techniques Used in this Stitch

K”]Knit Stitch
P”]Purl Stitch

Stitch Pattern Details

Skill Level

Easy

Row Repeat

Stitch Repeat

Multiples of 5

Stitch Pattern Instructions

Cast On: Multiples of 5

Row 1 (RS): Knit
Row 2: *K1, p4; rep from * to end
Row 3: *K3, p2; rep from * to end
Row 4: *K3, p2; rep from * to end
Row 5: *K1, p4; rep from * to end
Row 6: Knit

Repeat these 6 rows until you have reached your desired length.

Stitch Pattern Swatch Photos

Flag Stitch Knitting Pattern (Right Side)

Flag Stitch Knitting Pattern (Wrong Side)

Close up of Flag Knitting Stitch — Flag Stitch Knitting Pattern Details

Flag Stitch :: Knitting Stitch Close Up — Flag Knitting Stitch Pattern Close Up

Stitch Pattern Attributes

Flag Stitch

About This Stitch Pattern

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Techniques Used in this Stitch