This stitch uses only knit (K) and purl (P) stitches to create a garter diamond pattern.
Worked flat
Worked in the round

Cast on a multiple of 18 stitches + 1.

  • Row 1 – Right side: *K2, p15, k1; work from * to last stitch, k1.
  • Row 2 and all Wrong side rows: Purl.
  • Row 3: *K4, p11, k3; work from * to last stitch, k1.
  • Row 5: *K6, p7, k5; work from * to last stitch, k1.
  • Row 7: *P2, k6, p3, k6, p1; work from * to last stitch, p1.
  • Row 9: *P4, k11, p3; work from * to last stitch, p1.
  • Row 11: *P6, k7, p5; work from * to last stitch, p1.
  • Row 13: *P8, k3, p7; work from * to last stitch, p1.
  • Row 15: *P6, k7, p5; work from * to last stitch, p1.
  • Row 17: *P4, k11, p3; work from * to last stitch, p1.
  • Row 19: *P2, k6, p3, k6, p1; work from * to last stitch, p1.
  • Row 21: *K6, p7, k5; work from * to last stitch, k1.
  • Row 23: *K4, p11, k3; work from * to last stitch, k1.

Repeat rows 1–24.

Chart

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Stitch Pattern Chart created by Nalhcib

Legend

Right side: Knit
Wrong side: Purl
Right side: Purl
Wrong side: Knit