How to Knit the Diagonal Ridge Stitch

This easy-to-make beginner pattern is created using only knit and purl stitches! It's a four-row repeat pattern that uses a multiple of 4 stitches.

It’s a highly textured stitch pattern that looks good on either side. On the Front, you’ll see a diagonal ridge. On the Back, those ridges become indentations.

I'll take you step-by-step through all the rows to create this pattern.

Use it to knit baby blankets, scarves, shawls, cowls, washcloths, and more.

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Learn how to knit the Diagonal Ridge Stitch Video Tutorial

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This stitch pattern is part of a weekly Stitch Library series to help you increase your stitch knowledge. I release a new stitch pattern every SUNDAY. View the Knitting Stitch Library here.

NOTE: In the video, there is an error on the pattern screenshot, ROW 3 should read: K3, *p1, k3. Repeat from * across to last 3 sts. P1, k2. DOWNLOAD the free PDF pattern below for the corrected version.

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For this stitch, I was inspired by a pattern I found in 750 Knitting Stitches: The Ultimate Knit Stitch Bible. If you love to learn new stitches, this book is worth checking out.

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