Knit Stitch Pattern For Dresses You Need To Learn

While this beautiful stitch pattern from the video is ideal for sweaters and cardigans, its thick, drapey fabric could be perfect for a cozy winter dress! The pattern itself combines knits and purls in a clever way to create texture without being overly complicated. This makes it a great choice for knitters who want to add some visual interest to their projects.

Knit Pattern For Dresses

Knit Stitch Pattern For Dresses You Need To Learn

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Here’s the pattern for circular knitting:

Cast on a number of stitches that’s a multiple of 12 + 3 stitches for symmetry + 2 edging stitches.

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Knit the first row entirely with purl stitches.

Row 2: Knit the edging stitch, purl one stitch, knit one below the stitch from the previous row, purl the stitch from the previous row off the needle. Repeat this four more times. Knit one below the stitch from the previous row, purl one stitch, knit two stitches together with a purl stitch, knit one with a back stitch, knit one stitch from the previous row, purl one stitch, knit the edging stitch.

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Repeat row 2 for all the following odd rows.

Even rows are knitted entirely with purl stitches.

Here’s the pattern for turning rows:

Cast on a number of stitches that’s a multiple of 12 + 2 edging stitches.
Knit the first row entirely with purl stitches.

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Row 3: Knit the edging stitch, purl one stitch for symmetry, knit one below the stitch from the previous row. Purl one stitch from the previous row off the needle, repeat this four more times. Knit one below the stitch from the previous row, purl one stitch, knit two stitches together with a purl stitch. Knit one with a back stitch, knit one stitch from the previous row, purl one stitch, knit the edging stitch.