Diamond Quilting Knit Stitch Pattern, an easy and striking pattern
Use the Diamond Quilting Knit Stitch Pattern for your next knitting project. It is an easy pattern with texture and a great finish!
This knit stitch pattern is created:
- using a stocking stitch background;
- with loose threads of yarn connected in a diamond shape; and
- a combination of slip stitches and yarn forwards in the pattern rows.
It is basically a knit-purl stitch pattern with a bit of variation.
diamond quilting knit stitch patern, Also known as quilted lattice stitch pattern
In this post I am sharing the Diamond Quilting Knit Stitch Pattern which is basically a knit-purl stitch pattern with a bit of variation.
materials needed:
- Any Yarn of your choice
- The sample was knit with Elle Gold (DK) yarn/Light worsted yarn
- Knitting Needles according to the thickness of your yarn (I used 4mm, 6US, 8UK)
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knitting techniques used:
- Casting on stitches
- How to make a knit stitch
- How to purl
- Casting off stitches
size / dimensions (approximate):
5.5″ wide (14.5 cm) x 5.5″ long (approximate 14.5 cm)
gauge:
With the materials as listed, my gauge is:
22 stitches knit over 30 rows.
skill level:
The knit stitch pattern is suitable for intermediate to experienced knitters.
It is not difficult at all, but you need to be comfortable trying new knitting patterns.
EXplaining the special technique needed to knit the diamond quilting stitch pattern
Stocking Stitch Knit Pattern
- The background of the stitch is Stocking stitch, which is not reversable.
- The right side of your knitting project will feature a prominent ‘v’ shape and the wrong side a definite ‘purl’ bump.
- The easiest way to remember how to knit stocking stitch is to knit the knit stitches and to purl the purl stitches.
Knitting the quilted or lattice stitch:
The pattern may confuse beginner knitters, but the photo-tutorial and video will explain it all. Keep the following in mind:
You will use the two basic knitting stitches, knit and purl with two knitting techniques, ie to slip stitches with the yarn in front and kniting the next st, leaving a loose strand of yarn on the fabric. The loose strands will create the lattice or diamond shape.
ABBREVIATIONS
k – knit
k1 uls – insert needle under the loose strand (uls) and knit the next stitch bringing the stitch out under the strand
p – purl
RS – right side
sl or slp – slip stitch (RS – slip stitch purlwise with yarn in front)(WS – slip stitch purlwise with yarn in back)
st – stitch
sts – stitches
uls – under loose strand (of yarn)
WS – wrong side
wyif – with yarn in front
knitting pattern instructions
stitch PATTERN for diamond quilting:
The pattern is knit over 8 rows in multiples of 6 stitches 6 plus 3.
Assuming you knit with 2 needles, flat:
Cast on 30 sts.
Knit as follows:-
| Row 1 (WS): | Purl. |
| Row 2: | k2, * sl 5 wyif, k1; rep from * to last st, k1. |
| Row 3: | Purl. |
| Row 4: | k4, * k1 uls, k5; rep from * to last 5 sts, k1 uls, k4. |
| Row 5: | Purl. |
| Row 6: | k1, sl 3 wyif, * k1, sl 5 wyif; rep from * to last 5 sts, k1, sl 3 wyif, k1. |
| Row 7: | Purl. |
| Row 8: | k1, * k1 uls, k5; rep from * to last 2 sts, k1 uls, k1. |
Repeat the eight rows until your work is the desired length.
Cast off and weave in ends.
does diamond quilting stitch curl?
I am afraid but the answer is – Yes.
Curling is the reason why most stockinette knitting project has a border or ribbing to straighten it out.
For an example of a square with a garter stitch border and stocking stitch centre, click through to Let’s Knit a Blanket, square 1 post.
what can i knit in DIAMOND QUILTING stitch?
The answer is – Anything. But to list the most used knitting projects, you can knit the following using stockinette stitch, in a combination with other stitches or knitting techniques:
- Scarves/Cowls
- Hats
- Throws
- Wearable items
- Home articles
- Toys
in conclusion:
Knitting relaxes you and whenever you want to do something whilst knitting, stocking stitch is a no-brainer.
Whatever you do –
