How to Knit a Reversible Moss Stitch

This simple stitch requires knowing how to do a knit stitch and a purl stitch. It adds beautiful textured look to any piece without a lot of effort. Also, the reversible moss stitch is completely reversible; your project won't have an unsightly "wrong" side.

Things You'll Need

• Yarn
• Knitting needles

Instructions

How to Knit a Reversible Moss Stitch (with an even number of stitches)

1. Choose the yarn you want to work with and needles that match the weight of your yarn. See yarn packaging for needle size suggestions.

2. Cast on your stitches, in multiples of 2, in your preferred method of casting on (example: 15 x 2 = 30 stitches).

3. Row 1: *K1, P1, rep from * to endRow 2: *P1, K1, rep from * to end

4. Repeat these two rows until the piece reaches desired length.

5. Bind off, preferably using the basic bind-off.

How to Knit a Reversible Moss Stitch (with an odd number of stitches)

1. Choose the yarn you want to work with and needles that match the weight of your yarn. See yarn packaging for needle size suggestions.

2. The reversible moss stitch can also be knitted using multiples of 2 stitches plus 1 in your preferred method of casting on (example: 15 x 2 = 30 + 1 = 31 stitches).

3. Row 1: K1, *P1, K1, rep from * to endRow 2: P1, *K1, P1, rep from * to end.

4. Repeat these two rows until piece reaches desired length.

5. Bind off, preferably using the basic bind-off.

Tips & Warnings

• This is a fun stitch to use when you want to add beautiful texture to a project that would otherwise call for your basic stockinette stitch. Try it in a dishcloth, scarf, blanket or hat.

Resources

• Read this Article in Spanish