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Plain Diamonds Stitch
About This Stitch Pattern
This knitting tutorial will help you learn how to knit the plain diamonds stitch. This stitch uses only knit and purl stitches to create a raised diamond pattern. The plain diamond stitch is reversible and would be great for afghans and other home decor projects!
[Video] Stitch Pattern Tutorial
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJrHFuHbNG4Video can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: How to Knit the Plain Diamonds Stitch | Knitting Stitch Pattern | English Style (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJrHFuHbNG4)
Techniques Used in this Stitch
- K”]Knit Stitch
- P”]Purl Stitch
Stitch Pattern Details
Skill Level
Beginner
Row Repeat
8
Stitch Repeat
Multiples of 9
Stitch Pattern Instructions
Cast On: Multiples of 9
- Row 1: (right side) k4, *p1, k8; rep from * to last 5sts, p1, k4
- Row 2: p3, *k3, p6; rep from * to last 6sts, k3, p3
- Row 3: k2, *p5, k4; rep from * to last 7sts, p5, k2
- Row 4: p1, *k7, p2; rep from * to last 8sts, k7, p1
- Row 5: purl
- Row 6: p1, *k7, p2; rep from * to last 8sts, k7, p1
- Row 7: k2, *p5, k4; rep from * to last 7sts, p5, k2
- Row 8: p3, *k3, p6; rep from * to last 6sts, k3, p3
Repeat these 8 rows until you have reached your desired length.
Stitch Pattern Swatch Photos
