The Herringbone Texture stitch is a knitting pattern that produces a textured fabric with a subtle, all-over design. It achieves this effect by combining knit and purl stitches in a specific arrangement, creating a slightly broken-up surface. The pattern incorporates sections of ribbing (alternating knit and purl stitches) along with single knit and purl stitches, resulting in a fabric with some degree of elasticity. This pattern is a four row repeat.
This stitch pattern is versatile in terms of yarn choice. Smooth, worsted-weight yarns are a good option for clearly defining the texture, but sport-weight or DK-weight yarns can also be used successfully. It’s best to avoid bulky or highly textured yarns, as these could obscure the stitch pattern. The Herringbone Texture stitch is well-suited for projects where a subtle, all-over texture is desired without the complexity of cables or the openwork of lace. It’s an excellent choice for scarves, cowls, blankets, or garment pieces, adding a touch of visual interest without being overly dense.
Cast On:
Multiple of 16+ 1.
Knitting Stitch Directions:
Row 1 (right side): [K2, p2] twice, kl, p2, k2, p2, *k3, p2, k2, p2, kl, p2, k2, p2; rep from * to last 2 sts, k2.
Row 2: P1, *k2, p2, k2, p3, k2, p2, k2, p1; rep from * to end.
Row 3: K1, *p1, k2, p2, k5, p2, k2, pl, k1; rep from * to end.
Row 4: P3, k2, p2, kl, p1, k1, p2, k2, *p5, k2, p2, k1, p1, k1, p2, k2; rep from * to last 3 sts, p3.
Rep these 4 rows.
