33 free Knit Purl Stitches knitting patterns

Knit and Purl Stitches – plenty of patterns for free!

Knit and Purl Stitch combinations are the basic building blocks of knitting, using just the knit and purl techniques you can create an endless variety of textures, patterns and reliefs.

There are even more free knit and purl stitches, just browse the posts below!

Cobblestones Stitch

The Cobblestones stitch pattern and the dishcloth that I created out of this very easy stitch. Enjoy! Cast on multiples of 18 plus 5, (plus 1 edge stitch on either side)   Row 1 (RS): Knit Row 2 and all even rows: Knit stitches as presented …

Knotted Ribbons Knitting Stitch

Pretty vertical stockinette ribbons caught up in knots of moss stitch. Free easy knitting stitch using a combination of knit and purl.   Cast on multiples of 8 Row 1: Knit Row 2: Purl Row 3: *k3, p2, k1, p2; rep from * to end …

Chevron Seed Stitch Knitting Pattern

Free Chevron Seed Stitch Knitting Pattern. Cast on Multiple of 8 stitches. Row 1 (RS): *p1, k3; rep from* Row 2: *k1, p5, k1, p1; rep from* Row 3: *k2, p1, k3, p1, k1; rep from* Row 4: *p2, k1, p1, k1, p3; rep from*

Caterpillar Knitting Stitch

Free caterpillar knitting stitch pattern. Abbreviations: k= knit p= purl rs= right side of work Cast on multiple of 6 + 1 Plus 1 edge stitch on each side. Row 1: (rs) k1 (edge stitch mentioned above), * k1, p5 *; rep. from * to last 2 sts, k1. …

Light and Dark Diamonds Knitting Stitch

Light and Dark Diamonds Knitting Stitch pattern. Cast on multiples of 12 Row 1: p6, k6 Row 2 and all even rows: Knit or purl stitches as presented Row 3: p5, k1, p1, k5 Row 5: p4, k1, p1, k1, p1, k4 Row 7: p3, …

Horizontal Diagonal Lines Relief Knitting Pattern

Free Horizontal Diagonal Lines Relief Knitting Pattern. An easy free knitting stitch using just knit and purl stitches with a wonderful diagonal striped relief texture. A great knitting stitch to use on scarves, hats, sweaters and more, their are no limits! Here I have used this …

Pyramid Stitch Knitting Pattern 2

Second variation of a Pyramid stitch knitting pattern. Cast on multiples of 8 1st Row: p1 *k7, p1, * rep. from * to * 2nd Row:  and all even rows, work stitch as you see it on this side so K a k. 3rd Row: p2 …

Diamond Brocade Stitch Knitting

Free Diamond Brocade Stitch Knitting Pattern: Cast on multiple of 8 plus 1 1st Row: p1, * k7, p1, rep. from * to end of row 2nd Row: p1, k1, * p5, k1, p1, k1, rep. from * to last 7 sts, p5, k1, p1 3rd Row: k2, …