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

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Tic Tac Toe Knitting Pattern Tutorial by watch knitting

Tic Tac Toe Knitting Pattern Tutorial | Simple & Fun Pattern for Blankets and Scarves

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Hey friends, it’s Fariba from Watch Knitting!
Today I’m excited to share a super cute Tic Tac Toe stitch pattern. This design creates a playful grid-like texture, perfect for accessories, scarves, cardigans, or even blankets.

The pattern is worked over a multiple of 5 + 6 stitches with a 6-row repeat. For extra texture, you can add 4 rows of stockinette between repeats to make the design pop.

For my demo, I cast on 21 stitches using worsted weight yarn and 2.5 mm needles. I began with one row of ribbing followed by four rows of stockinette. Remember: when working stockinette, start on the wrong side so your very first row is a purl row. By the time you reach the wrong side again (row 5), you’re ready to begin the main pattern.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Base Setup

  • Row 1–4: Stockinette stitch
    • Row 1, 3 (WS): Purl
    • Row 2, 4 (RS): Knit

Main Pattern (6-row repeat)

Row 1 (WS): edge, rep [TP1, P2, TP1, P1], TP1, edge
Row 2 (RS): edge, rep [SL1, K2, SL1, (K, YO, K, YO, K) into same st], SL1, edge
Row 3 (WS): edge, rep [SL1, P2, SL1, P5], SL1, edge
Row 4 (RS): edge, rep [SL1, K2, SL1, K5tog], SL1, edge
Row 5 (WS): edge, rep [SL1, P2, SL1, P1], SL1, edge
Row 6 (RS): edge, rep [CR1/4, K1], CR1/4, edge

Abbreviations

  • K = Knit
  • P = Purl
  • YO = Yarn over
  • TP1 = Triple wrap purl (wrap yarn 3 times around the needle, then purl)
  • SL1 = Slip 1 stitch purlwise
  • K5tog = Knit 5 stitches together
  • CR1/4 = Cross 1st stitch over 4th stitch

Pattern Notes

  • The triple wrap purl stitches create elongated loops that form the cross texture in the next rows.
  • You can place the bubbles in the stockinette instead of beside the crosses for a slightly different effect.

This stitch is really fun to knit and works beautifully for cozy projects. I hope you enjoy trying it out! If you have questions, drop them in the comments—I’d be happy to help.

Happy knitting,
Fariba 💕

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