Dimple Stitch – Knit

Dimple Stitch is a lovely textured, double sided stitch that is perfect for scarves or blankets. Worked over a multiple of 6 stitches and 10 rows. It’s an easy stitch that only uses knit and purl stitches, and so is an easy pattern for those beginners who have mastered the basics and are looking to expand their repertoire.

You will need

ColourSpun yarn of your choice

Knitting needles to suit your yarn.

Abbreviations

C/on cast on
C/off cast off
K knit
P purl
Sts stitches

Instructions

C/on a number of stitches divisible by 6

Row 1

(K3, P3) to end

Row 2

(K3, P3) to end

Row 3

(K1, P1) to end

Row 4

(K3, P3) to end

Row 5

(K3, P3) to end

Row 6

(P3, K3) to end

Row 7

(P3, K3) to end

Row 8

(P1, K1) to end

Row 9

(P3, K3) to end

Row 10

(P3, K3) to end

Repeat rows 1 – 10 as many times as necessary. C/off

Other Stitch Patterns

Because you chose Dimple Stitch, we have added links below to a few more Stitches you may like

Bubble Stitch

Berry Stitch

Related Products

This Dimple Stitch swatch was made using Pure Merino Wool – DK but would work equally well with any of our large range of Natural Yarns

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Pure Merino Wool DK

Natural Yarns and Fibre

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dimple Stitch in knitting?
Dimple Stitch is a textured, double sided knitting pattern that creates a lovely dimpled surface on both sides of the fabric. Because it uses only knit and purl stitches, it is a great next step for beginners who have mastered the basics and want to try something more interesting.

What stitches do I need to know to knit Dimple Stitch?
Only knit and purl stitches are needed, so no special techniques are required. Since the pattern simply alternates blocks of knit and purl in a 10 row repeat, it is straightforward to follow and easy to memorise.

What is the stitch multiple for Dimple Stitch?
Cast on a number of stitches divisible by 6. Because the pattern is based on groups of 3 knit and 3 purl stitches, any multiple of 6 will give a balanced, even result.

Is Dimple Stitch reversible?
Yes. Because the knit and purl arrangement shifts between the two halves of the pattern repeat, both sides of the fabric look equally attractive, making it a practical choice for scarves, throws, and blankets.

What yarn works well for Dimple Stitch?
Pure Merino DK was used for this sample, since a smooth yarn shows the dimple texture most clearly. However, Dimple Stitch works equally well with any ColourSpun natural yarn in a similar weight.

What can I make with Dimple Stitch?
Although it suits many projects, Dimple Stitch is particularly well suited to scarves and blankets, since the reversible, textured fabric looks good from every angle. It also works well for cushion covers and other home décor where both sides of the fabric may be visible.