STACKED BOXES knitting stitch

This post was originally published in 2019 and has been updated with a new high-resolution chart, photo, and improved instructions for 2026.

Make a statement with the Stacked Boxes stitch! This reversible, large-scale 20-stitch repeat creates a structural, architectural texture using only knit and purl stitches. Perfect for modern throw blankets, weighted blankets, or decorative pillows. Because it’s fully reversible, it looks professional from every angle.

Skill level	Multiple	Repeat	Reversible
Beginner (only knits and purls)	20 stitches	20 rows	Yes

Stacked Boxes Knitting Stitch: Written instructions

Row 1) (RS) p10, k10

Row 2) p10, k10

Row 3) p10, k10

Row 4) p3, k4, p3, k3, p4, k3

Row 5) p3, k4, p3, k3, p4, k3

Row 6) p3, k4, p3, k3, p4, k3

Row 7) p3, k4, p3, k3, p4, k3

Row 8) p10, k10

Row 9) p10, k10

Row 10) p10, k10

Row 11) k10, p10

Row 12) k10, p10

Row 13) k10, p10

Row 14) k3, p4, k3, p3, k4, p3

Row 15) k3, p4, k3, p3, k4, p3

Row 16) k3, p4, k3, p3, k4, p3

Row 17) k3, p4, k3, p3, k4, p3

Row 18) k10, p10

Row 19) k10, p10

Row 20) k10, p10

Stacked Boxes Knitting Stitch: Chart

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

Looking for a smaller reversible pattern?

Try the Stairs knitting stitch!

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You can browse more stitch patterns in Oh La Lana! Stitch Library.

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