Woven Herringbone Knitting Stitch is a richly textured, woven look that resembles traditional herringbone fabric. This stitch uses clever two-stitch cross techniques for a raised, dimensional texture perfect for scarves, sweaters, blankets, and other statement knits.
Pattern Details
- Multiple: 15 stitches + 2 + 2 edge stitches
- Pattern Repeat: 15 stitches wide
Abbreviations
k – knit stitch
p – purl stitch
C2B (k1+k1): skip 1 st, knit the 2nd st before the 1st st (without dropping from LH needle), knit the 1st st, drop both sts from LH needle
C2F (k1+k1): knit through the back loop of 2nd st behind 1st st, without dropping from LH needle, then knit 1st st, drop both sts together
C2Bp (p1+p1): purl 2nd st before 1st st, without dropping from LH needle, purl 1st st, drop both sts together
C2Fp (p1+p1): purl 2nd st from behind, without dropping from LH needle, purl 1st st, drop both sts together
Written Instructions
Row 1 (RS): Edge st, p2, k4, C2B twice, C2F twice, k1; repeat from * to *; end with p2, edge st.
Row 2 (WS): Edge st, k2, C2Fp twice, p2, C2Bp twice, p3, k2; repeat from * to *; end with edge st.
Row 3: Edge st, p2, k2, C2B twice, C2F once, k5; repeat from * to *; end with p2, edge st.
Row 4: Edge st, k2, p4, C2Fp twice, C2Bp twice, p1, k2; repeat from * to *; end with edge st.
Row 5: Edge st, p2, C2B twice, k2, C2F twice, k3; repeat from * to *; end with p2, edge st.
Row 6: Edge st, k2, p2, C2Fp twice, C2Bp once, p5, k2; repeat from * to *; end with edge st.
Repeat Rows 1–6 for the full pattern.
Tips for Best Results
- Keep an even tension when working the cross stitches to maintain definition.
- Use smooth yarns to highlight the texture of the relief pattern.
- This stitch works beautifully for structured projects like cushions, cowls, or textured sweater panels.
