How To: Knit Irish Moss Stitch

Learn how to master Irish Moss Stitch, a simple stitch pattern that alternates between knit and purl stitches every two rows to create an all-over texture.

Learn how to master Irish Moss Stitch, a simple stitch pattern that alternates between knit and purl stitches every two rows to create an all-over texture.

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Learn how to master Irish Moss Stitch, a simple stitch pattern that alternates between knit and purl stitches every two rows to create an all-over texture.

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Level: Easy
Craft: Knitting
Type: Technique

Step by Step

How To: Knit Irish Moss Stitch - Step 1

Step 1

This pattern is worked over an odd number of stitches and a multiple of 4 rows.

How To: Knit Irish Moss Stitch - Step 2

Step 2

Row 1: Knit 1 stitch, then purl the next stitch.

How To: Knit Irish Moss Stitch - Step 3

Step 3

Repeat these 2 stitches until you have 1 stitch left of your row, knit the last stitch.

How To: Knit Irish Moss Stitch - Step 4

Step 4

Row 2: Purl 1 stitch, then knit the next stitch.

How To: Knit Irish Moss Stitch - Step 5

Step 5

Repeat these 2 stitches until you have 1 stitch left of your row, purl the last stitch.

How To: Knit Irish Moss Stitch - Step 6

Step 6

Row 3: Purl 1 stitch, then knit the next stitch.

How To: Knit Irish Moss Stitch - Step 7

Step 7

Repeat these 2 stitches until you have 1 stitch left of your row, purl the last stitch.

How To: Knit Irish Moss Stitch - Step 8

Step 8

Row 4: Knit 1 stitch, then purl the next stitch.

How To: Knit Irish Moss Stitch - Step 9

Step 9

Repeat these 2 stitches until you have 1 stitch left of your row, knit the last stitch.

How To: Knit Irish Moss Stitch - Step 10

Step 10

These 4 rows form the Irish Moss stitch pattern, continue repeating these 4 rows.