Simple Knit & Purl Stitch Knitting Patterns for Beginners.

In this knitting tutorial, we are going to explore some easy yet beautiful knit purl stitch knitting patterns. The knit and purl patterns are easy to knit and look beautiful. So, these knitting patterns are specifically designed with beginners in mind.
You can apply these free knitting patterns to sweaters, hats, scarves, and more. So let’s learn some beautiful knit-purl stitch patterns together.

Common Knitting Abbreviations

• SL- Slip Stitches
• K – Knit Stitches
• P – Purl Stitches
• STS – Stitches

Hurdle Stitch Knitting Pattern

This is a pattern of 6 rows. To knit it, you need stitches (cast on) on odd numbers, i.e., 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, etc. You can use this hurdle stitch pattern in any knitting project like sweaters, hats, or any other. This pattern looks great in both men’s and women’s projects. The pattern is given below.

Cast on an odd number of sts.
Row 1 – Purl all sts
Row 2 – Knit all sts ………………… last sts P1
Row 3 – Knit all sts
Row 4 – SL1, * K1, P1 * repeat from * to *
Row 5 – SL1, * P1, K1 * repeat from * to *
Row 6 – Purl all sts …………….. last sts K1

Wicker Stitch Knitting Pattern

This simple knit-purl stitch pattern consists of 20 stitches and is completed once in 20 rows. After making this pattern, it gives a very beautiful look. You can also use this pattern in projects for both men and women. I have also made a unisex hat using this pattern, for which I have shared a tutorial on the website as well.

Cast on Multiple of 20 + 2 ( edge ) sts.

Row 1 – SL1, * P2, K2, P2, K2, P2, K10 * repeat from * to * …………………..last sts K1

Row 2 – SL1, * P10, K2, P2, K2, P2, K2 * repeat from * to * ……………….. last sts P1

Row 3 – SL1, * P2, K2, P2, K2, P2, P10 * repeat from * to * …………….. last sts K1

Row 4 – SL1, * K10, K2, P2, K2, P2, K2 * repeat from * to * ………….. last sts P1

Row 5 – Same as Row 1

Row 6 – Same as Row 2

Row 7 – Same as row 3

Row 8 – Same as row 4

Row 9 – Same as row 1

Row 10 – Same as row 2

Row 11 – SL1, * K10, P2, K2, P2, K2, P2 * repeat from * to * ………………… last sts K1

Row 12 – SL1, * K2, P2, K2, P2, K2, P10 * repeat from * to * ………………. last sts P1

Row 13 – SL1, * P10, P2, K2, P2, K2, P2 * repeat from * to * ……………… last sts K1

Row 14 – SL1, * K2, P2, K2, P2, K2, K10 * repeat from * to * …………….. last sts P1

Row 15 – Same as row 11

Row 16 – Same as row 12

Row 17 – Same as row 13

Row 18 – Same as row 14

Row 19 – Same as row 11

Row 20 – Same as row 12

Small Stacked Triangle Stitch

This is also a very easy pattern of knit-purl stitch. Its shape comes like a triangle & is also known as the Small Stacked Triangle Stitch.

It is a good pattern for men’s sweaters and mufflers. This pattern completes once in 16 rows. In this design, one triangle is formed of knit stitches, and one triangle is formed of purl stitches. So let’s learn to knit this triangle stitch pattern step by step.

Cast On– Multiple of 8 + 1 + 2 ( edge ) sts.

Row 1 – SL1, * K4, P1, K3 * repeat from * to * ………….. last 2 sts K2

Row 2, Row 4, Row 6, Row 8, Row 10, Row 12, Row 14, Row 16 – Purl all sts ( All wrong sides are same )

Row 3 – SL1, * K3, P3, K2 * repeat from * to * …………… last 2 sts K2

Row 5 – SL1, * K2, P5, K1 * repeat from * to * …………………. last 2 sts K2

Row 7 – SL1, * K1, P7 * repeat from * to * ……………… last 2 sts K2

Row 9 – SL1, * P1, K7 * repeat from * to * ………………. last 2 sts P1, K1

Row 11 – SL1, * P2, K5, P1 * repeat from * to * ……….. last 2 sts P1, K1

Row 13 – SL1, * P3, K3, P2 * repeat from * to * …………. last 2 sts P1, K1

Row 15 – SL1, * P4, K1, P3 * repeat from * to * …………. last 2 sts P1, K1

Triangle Knit Purl Stitch Pattern

In the series of free knit knitting patterns, we bring another beautiful & easy pattern. This pattern also comes in the shape of a triangle.

In its raised portion, there is a triangle of knit stitches, and in the depressed portion, a triangle of purl stitches is formed. This pattern is only 10 rows long and is very good for any project for men. So let’s learn to knit this beautiful beginner knitting pattern.

Cast On- Multiple of 10 + 1 + 2 ( edge ) sts.

Row 1 – SL1, * P5, K1, P4 * repeat from * to * …………… last 2 sts P2

Row 2 – Knit in knit & Purl in purl ( All wrong sides apply the same rule ) SL1, * K5, P1, K4 * repeat from * to * ………… last 2 sts K2

Row 3 – SL1, * P4, K3, P3 * repeat from * to * …………… last 2 sts P2

Row 4 – SL1, * K4, P3, K3 * repeat from * to * ………… last 2 sts K2

Row 5 – SL1, * P3, K5, P2 * repeat from * to * …………… last 2 sts P2

Row 6 – SL1, * K3, P5, K2 * repeat from * to * ………… last 2 sts K2

Row 7 – SL1, * P2, K7, P1 * repeat from * to * …………… last 2 sts P2

Row 8 – SL1, * K2, P7, K1 * repeat from * to * ………… last 2 sts K2

Row 9 – SL1, * P1, K9 * repeat from * to * …………… last 2 sts P2

Row 10 – SL1, * K1, P9 * repeat from * to * ………… last 2 sts K2

Tieback Knit Stitch Pattern

The pattern you see in the photo will surely appeal to you. As easy as it is to create, it looks equally beautiful to behold. This pattern consists of 20 rows.

You can use it in any knitting project for men & women. This Knit Stitch Pattern looks good on everyone, so let’s learn to knit it.

Cast on Multiple of 8 + 2 + 2 ( edge ) sts.

Row 1 – SL1, * K2, P6 * repeat from * to * ……………. last 3 sts K3

Row 2 – Purl all sts   ( all wrong sides are the same )

Row 3 – Same as row 1

Row 4 – Purl all sts

Row 5 – Same as row 1

Row 6 – Purl all sts

Row 7 – Same as row 1

Row 8 – Purl all sts

Row 9 – Knit all sts

Row 10 – Purl all sts

Row 11 – SL1, P4, * K2, P6 * repeat from * to * ……….. last 7 sts K2, P4, K1

Row 12 – Purl all sts

Row 13 – Same as row 11

Row 14 – Purl all sts

Row 15 – Same as row 11

Row 16 – Purl all sts

Row 17 – Same as row 11

Row 18 – Purl all sts

Row 19 – Knit all sts

Row 20 – Purl all sts

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