Shingle Stitch

About This Stitch Pattern

This knitting tutorial will help you learn how to knit the shingle stitch. This reversible pattern creates a checkered texture fabric that is perfect for washcloths and afghans.

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Techniques Used in this Stitch

K”]Knit Stitch
P”]Purl Stitch
ktbl”]Knit Through The Back Loop
ptbl”]Purl Through The Back Loop

Stitch Pattern Details

Skill Level

Easy

Row Repeat

Stitch Repeat

Multiples of 10 + 5

Stitch Pattern Instructions

Cast on in multiples of 10 + 5

Row 1: (right side) k5, *k1 tbl, [p1, k1 tbl] twice, k5; rep from *to end.
Row 2: k5, *p1 tbl, [k1, p1 tbl] twice, k5; rep from * to end.
Repeat rows 1 and 2 twice more (for a total of 6 rows)
Row 7: k1 tbl, [p1, k1 tbl] twice, *k5, k1 tbl, [p1, k1 tbl] twice; rep from * to end.
Row 8: p1 tbl, [k1, p1 tbl] twice, *k5, p1 tbl, [k1, p1 tbl] twice; rep from * to end.
Repeat rows 7 and 8 twice more

Repeat these 12 rows until you have reached your desired length.

Stitch Pattern Swatch Photos

Shingle Stitch Knitting Pattern (Right Side)

Shingle Stitch Knitting Pattern (Wrong Side)

Shingle Stitch Knitting Pattern (Details)

Shingle Stitch Knitting Pattern (Close Up)

Shingle Stitch Knitting Pattern Tutorial

Shingle Stitch Knitting Pattern Instructions

Stitch Pattern Attributes

Shingle Stitch

About This Stitch Pattern

[Video] Stitch Pattern Tutorial

Techniques Used in this Stitch