This week I am featuring a knit stitch I have used often to make hats, the chevron rib stitch. While the stitch looks moderately complex, it falls into an easy to remember pattern making it suitable for nearly all skill levels.

I like how thick this stitch works up as well as the interesting texture it creates. Furthermore, it is as stretchy as any other rib stitch. As an added bonus, it knits incredibly flat. You can probably get away without blocking it if you don't enjoy that part of the process. Lastly, the pattern is completely reversible so you don't have to worry about which side is the right side when assembling a final project.

The Chevron Rib Stitch

Skill Level: Practiced Beginner

Knit in multiples of 12 for both straight and circular needles.

Straight Needles Pattern:

1. Row 1 (RS): * P2, K2, P2, K1, P2, K2, P1 *
2. Row 2 (WS): * K1, P2, K2, P1, K2, P2, K2 *
3. Row 3: * P1, K2, P2, K3, P2, K2 *
4. Row 4: * P2, K2, P3, K2, P2, K1 *
5. Row 5: * K2, P2, K2, P1, K2, P2, K1 *
6. Row 6: * P1, K2, P2, K1, P2, K2, P2 *
7. Row 7: * K1, P2, K2, P3, K2, P2 *
8. Row 8: * K2, P2, K3, P2, K2, P1 *

Circular Needles Pattern:

1. Row 1 (RS): * P2, K2, P2, K1, P2, K2, P1 *
2. Row 2: * P2, K2, P2, K1, P2, K2, P1 *
3. Row 3: * P1, K2, P2, K3, P2, K2 *
4. Row 4: * P1, K2, P2, K3, P2, K2 *
5. Row 5: * K2, P2, K2, P1, K2, P2, K1 *
6. Row 6: * K2, P2, K2, P1, K2, P2, K1 *
7. Row 7: * K1, P2, K2, P3, K2, P2 *
8. Row 8: * K1, P2, K2, P3, K2, P2 *

 For more knit stitch inspiration check out this Knit Stitch Dictionary:

If you like the yarn you can currently find it in two different sets: the Salmon and Sage Set as well as the Succulents set. If you use this lovely stitch I'd love to see your projects!