Hey friends! Fariba here from WatchKnitting!
Today, I’m excited to share a stunning textured pattern with you. It’s created using simple knit, purl, increase, and decrease stitches. This textured diamond pattern is a great choice for men’s sweaters—it adds bold structure without being too ornate. The clean geometric lines give it a modern, masculine feel that works beautifully in solid, neutral, or earthy tones. You can also use it in scarves, vests, or blanket panels for a classic and timeless touch.
This pattern is worked over a multiple of 10 + 2 stitches and follows a 16-row repeat. The first 8 rows create one section, and the next 8 rows shift the pattern to complete the offset diamond.
The back side of the fabric is mostly purled, with just one row worked differently.
Let’s dive in:
Row 1: rep (K2, K2tog, YO, K2, YO, SSK, K2)
Row 2: Purl
Row 3: rep (K1, K2tog, YO, K4, YO, SSK, K1)
Row 4: Purl
Row 5: rep (K2tog, YO, K6, YO, SSK)
Row 6: Purl
Row 7: rep ( K1, P8, K1)
Row 8: rep ( P1, K8, P1)
Row 9: K1, YO, SSK, K2, rep (K2, K2tog, YO, K2, YO, SSK, K2), K2, K2tog, YO, K1
Row 10: Purl
Row 11: K2, YO, SSK, K1, rep (K1, K2tog, YO, K4, YO, SSK, K1), K1, K2tog, YO, K2
Row 12: Purl
Row 13:K3, YO, SSK rep (K2tog, YO, K6, YO, SSK), K2tog, YO, K3
Row 14: Purl
Row 15: P4, K1, rep ( K1, P8, K1), K1, P4
Row 16: K4, P1, rep (P1, K8, P1), P1, K4
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