My name is Fariba. Knitting is my passion since I was a little kid.

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Crocodile Stitch Knitting Pattern

Crocodile Stitch Knitting Pattern | Tutorial with Fariba

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Welcome back to Watch Knitting! I’m Fariba, and today I’m sharing a step-by-step tutorial for the Crocodile Stitch. This stitch creates a fluffy, stretchy fabric with a beautiful scale-like texture. The technique is similar to brioche rib, but with a unique twist that makes it perfect for scarves, cardigans, and other textured projects.

Pattern Details

  • Needles: 2.5 mm
  • Yarn: Worsted weight
  • Cast-On: Any odd number (multiple of 2 + 1)
  • Repeat: 4 rows

Instructions

Row 1 (RS): Edge, rep [K1, P1], K1, edge.

Row 2 (WS): Edge, rep [P1, SL1YO], P1, edge.

Row 3 (RS): Edge, rep [P1, SL1YO], P1, edge.

Row 4 (WS): Edge, rep [P1, K3tog], P1, edge.

Repeat from Row 1 to continue the pattern.

Abbreviations

  • K = Knit
  • P = Purl
  • RS = Right Side
  • WS = Wrong Side
  • rep = Repeat
  • SL1YO = Yarn over and slip the next stitch purlwise
  • K3tog = Knit 3 stitches together
  • edge = Edge stitch

Finished Look

The crocodile stitch produces a textured, stretchy fabric that looks great on both sides. It’s especially beautiful for scarves, shawls, or cozy cardigans.

✨ I hope you enjoy knitting this stitch as much as I do! Don’t forget to subscribe to my YouTube channel Watch Knitting for more tutorials, and share this pattern with your knitting friends.

Happy knitting! 🧶💙

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