close-up of a light blue swatch of the nesting boxes knitting stitch pattern, inside a circular white frame, over a light wooden background

NESTING BOXES knitting stitch

The bold, modular texture to the Nesting Boxes knitting stitch makes it a great choice for squishy blankets and scrubby dishcloths. And because it is designed using only knits and purls, it’s perfect for beginners and relaxed knitting sessions. Grab a cup of tea, and cast on!

Skill levelMultipleRepeatReversible
Beginner (only knits and purls)10 stitches12 rowsNo
close-up of a light blue swatch showcasing the nesting boxes knitting stitch, texture relief created with alternating knits and purls

Nesting Boxes Knitting Stitch: Written instructions

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Row 1) (RS) Knit all stitches

Row 2) Purl all stitches

Row 3) k1, p8, k1

Row 4) p1, k8, p1

Row 5) k1, p2, k4, p2, k1

Row 6) p1, k2, p4, k2, p1

Row 7) k1, p2, k4, p2, k1

Row 8) p1, k2, p4, k2, p1

Row 9) k1, p2, k4, p2, k1

Row 10) p1, k2, p4, k2, p1

Row 11) k1, p8, k1

Row 12) p1, k8, p1

Nesting Boxes Knitting Stitch: Chart

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

high-contrast chart for the nesting boxes knitting stitch pattern
legend for knit and purl charts

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If you like this stitch, use the image below to save it in your Pinterest knitting board.

pinterest image for the nesting boxes knitting stitch pattern from Oh La Lana! stitch library, showing a light blue swatch and a chart

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