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Tutorial 1 – how to cast on
The first step of knitting is casting on. Casting on means making the base row of loops that will allow us to make a knit fabric by connecting new loops in following rows. The number of loops that you need to cast on depends on the project you wanna work on and also on your yarn size. As you… Read more: Tutorial 1 – how to cast on
Stockinette stitch
The very simple fabric that is made of basic knit and purl stitches is called stockinette stitch. It means after you cast on number of stitches, you knit the first row with Knit stitch and knit the second row (return row) with Purl stitch. You repeat to do Knit stitch for all odd rows, like row… Read more: Stockinette stitch
Stitch 1- Basic Rib Stitch
Made in a multiple of 2 stitches, and 2 row repeat. Row 1) Rep (k1, p1) Row 2) Rep (p1, k1) Here is the short grid to help you with it:

French Fishtail Chevron Knitting Pattern (4-Row Repeat)

Sep 3, 2025

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FaDmin

in Beginners, Step by step knitting for beginners, Stitches

The French Fishtail Chevron Stitch is a beautifully textured pattern that creates a braided chevron effect. It’s easy to knit, totally beginner-friendly, and perfect for scarves, sweaters, blankets, cardigans, and more.

This stitch works up quickly in just a 4-row repeat and is based on a multiple of 6 stitches + 2.

📌 Materials Used in Tutorial

Worsted-weight yarn
2.5 mm knitting needles

Abbreviations

P – Purl
K – Knit
DWP2 – Double wrap purl 2 stitches (purl into the stitch twice before dropping off)
SL2 – Slip 2 stitches purlwise
C3R – Cross long stitch over 2 stitches to the right
C3L – Cross long stitch over 2 stitches to the left
Edge – Slip 1 at beginning, K1 at end

Pattern Instructions

Row 1 (WS): edge, [P2, DWP2, P2], edge
Row 2 (RS): edge, [K2, SL2, K2], edge
Row 3 (WS): edge, [P2, SL2, P2], edge
Row 4 (RS): edge, [C3R, C3L], edge

Repeat Rows 1–4 for the pattern.

Tips

The pattern starts on the wrong side and forms texture on the right side.
Keep your edges neat by slipping the first stitch and knitting the last stitch on every row.
You can adapt this stitch to any yarn or needle size depending on your project.

Uses

This stitch looks beautiful in:

❄️ Cozy scarves & wraps
🧥 Textured cardigans & sweaters
🛋️ Home décor projects like throws or cushion covers

✨ Give this stitch a try and bring a touch of elegance to your knitting projects!

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