How to knit elongated chevron stitch, easy knit-purl pattern
Today I am sharing how to knit elongated chevron stitch pattern, an easy knit and purl stitch pattern.
The knit fabric produced with the reversible pattern, displays V-shaped extensions, forming the chevron patterns. You won’t regret using this pattern for your new project.
How to knit elongated chevron stitch
Elongated chevron knit stitch pattern is an easy knit stitch suitable for beginner knitters. Using only a combination of knit and purl stitches, a rib-like chevron fabric is created on a garter stitch background. From the first stitch to the last stitch, the chevron enfolds.
The pattern is reversible and is a 16-row repeat and the number of stitches used are in multiples of 18 + 1.
more about the elongated chevron knit stitch pattern
- The pattern is reversible, meaning the front of the work matches the back of the work.
- It is an easy pattern and no special knitting techniques such as yarn overs are required.
- This elongated pattern creates a simple pattern with a unique texture.
- The fabric created is soft and stretchy making it suitable for various knitting projects.
- I’d recommend using a solid color as different colors may bulk up the design too much.
MATERIALS NEEDED:
- Any Yarn of your choice. There are so many different fibers to choose from, you need to consider what your finished product would be first.
- A bulky yarn will produce a different texture than the one in the image.
- The sample was knit with Elle Gold DK weight yarn or Light worsted yarn
- Knitting needle size according to the thickness of your yarn (I used 4mm, 6 US size , 8 UK size)
- Tapestry needle
- Scissors
- Measuring Tape
- The Pattern
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BASIC STITCHES USED:
Knitting skills required:
- Casting on stitches
- Knit stitches
- Purl stitches
- Casting off stitches
SIZE / DIMENSIONS (APPROXIMATE):
5″ wide (12.5 cm) x 4.3″ long (approximate 11 cm) – 36 sts knit over 32 rows
GAUGE:
With the materials as listed, my gauge is (to obtain a 4″ x 4″):
28 stitches knit over 28 rows.
ABBREVIATIONS
*– * – repeat from *
co – cast on
k – knit
p – purl
RS – right side
st – stitch
sts – stitches
LET’S LEARN HOW TO KNIT ELONGATED CHEVRON STITCH
STITCH PATTERN FOR ELONGATED CHEVRON STITCH:
Assuming you knit with 2 straight needles:
Co in multiples of 18, plus 1.
Knit as follows: –
1st Row (RS) – p1, *[k2, p2] twice, k1, [p2, k2] twice, p1; repeat from* to end.
2nd Row – k1, *[p2, k2] twice, p1, [k2, p2] twice, k1; repeat from* to end.
3rd Row – as row 1.
4th Row – as row 2.
5th Row – [p2, k2] twice, p3, k2, p2, k2; repeat from* to last 2 sts, p2.
6th Row – [k2, p2] twice, k3, p2, k2, p2; repeat from* to last 2 sts, k2.
7th Row – as row 5.
8th Row – as row 6.
9th Row – as 2nd row.
10th Row – as first row.
11th Row – as 2nd row.
12th Row – as first row.
13th Row – as row 6.
14th Row – as row 5.
15th Row – as row 6.
16th Row – as row 5.
Repeat rows 1 – 16 until your work is the desired length.
Cast off and weave in ends.
WHAT CAN I KNIT IN ELONGATED CHEVRON STITCH PATTERN?
This new stitch pattern can be used in the following knitting projects:
- Scarf/Cowl/Wrap
- Baby blanket
- Jersey/sweater
- Ladies Top
- Cardigan Jacket
- Hat
If you loved this project, you’ll love these knit-purl stitch patterns too:
seed or moss stitch pattern
stockinette or stocking stitch
rib stitch pattern
MORE ADVANCED KNIT STITCH PATTERNS:
- Knit Cable and Tweed Stitch
- Hyacinth Stitch
- Buffball Knit Stitch pattern
- Lozenge or Diamond Lace stitch
IN CONCLUSION:
Still on the fence to use this pattern?
All I can say is that the elongated knit stitch pattern is a great choice for any knitting project, and it is such a pleasure to knit it out.
For an entire library of free stitch patterns (on the blog) click on the ‘KNITTING STITCHES’ tab in the menu (top right).
Whatever you do –
HAPPY KNITTING!
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