How to Knit Stocking Stitch Ridge – Knitting Stitches

How to knit stocking stitch ridge is just another stitch to add texture and color to your knitting.

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how TO KNIT stocking stitch ridge

abbreviations

K       - knit

K2tog- knit 2 together

rep    - repeat

st       - stitch

more about the stocking stitch ridge

The pattern is knit over 4 rows.

Stocking stitch is knit as follows:

Row 1 and all other uneven rows - Knit

Row 2 and all other even rows     - Purl

However, the pattern is not entirely based on the true stocking stitch.

Interestingly, in row 2 you will be decreasing your stitches and in row 3, you will be increasing the stitches again.

Also these 2 rows create the ridge and little whole in the pattern.

the pattern - stocking STITCH ridge

MULTIPLES OF 2

Cast on multiples of 2 stitches - my sample shown is worked over 30 stitches.

Stitches should not be counted after the 2nd row.

1st   Row (right side): Knit;

2nd  Row (wrong side):  P1 *K2tog; rep from * to last st, p1;

3rd  Row:  K1 *knit into front and back of next st; rep from * to last st, k1;

4th  Row:  Purl;

Repeat the pattern (these 4 rows) until your work is the desired length.

where to use the stocking stitch ridge

• Scarves/Cowls
• Hats 
• Throws
• Wearable items
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happy knitting!

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