bumpy ride knitting stitch pattern swatch in grey yarn, 20-stitch repeat

BUMPY RIDE knitting stitch

Get ready for a texture that truly pops! The Bumpy Ride stitch is a captivating geometric pattern that creates a bold, diagonal ‘bumpy’ effect across your fabric. While it looks high-end and complex, it is actually a rhythmic journey of just knit and purl stitches. With a 20-stitch repeat, it’s a fantastic project for knitters who enjoy watching a larger pattern emerge. It’s the perfect choice for a statement scarf, a textured pillow, or a modern baby blanket that needs a bit of extra character.

Skill levelMultipleRepeatReversible
Beginner (only knits and purls)20 stitches6 rowsNo
Close-up of Bumpy Ride knitted stitch pattern in light grey yarn, showing a dense diagonal geometric texture made of knit and purl stitches.

Bumpy Ride Knitting Stitch: Written instructions

Row 1) (RS) p1, k2, p1, k2, p1, k1, p1, k2, p1, k2, p1, k2, p1, k2

Row 2) p2, k1, p2, k1, p2, k1, p2, k1, p1, k1, p2, k1, p2, k1

Row 3) k1, p1, k2, p1, k2, p1, k2, p1, k2, p1, k2, p1, k1, p1, k1

Row 4) p1, k1, p1, k1, p2, k1, p2, k1, p2, k1, p2, k1, p2, k1, p1

Row 5) k2, p1, k2, p1, k3, p1, k2, p1, k2, p1, k3, p1

Row 6) k1, p3, k1, p2, k1, p2, k1, p3, k1, p2, k1, p2

Bumpy Ride Knitting Stitch: Chart

Read all odd rows from right to left, and all even rows from left to right.

bumpy ride knitting stitch pattern chart - Oh La Lana! stitch library
legend for knit and purl charts

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