How to Knit the Hurdle Stitch in Just 4 Easy Rows
A new waffle-like stitch for beginners!
How to Knit the Hurdle Stitch in Just 4 Easy Rows
So you’ve mastered the garter and stockinette stitches. Let’s spice that up, shall we? Today’s lesson is the Hurdle Stitch! This easy stitch creates a fun, textured pattern that looks phenomenal on tons of fun projects.
The hurdle stitch has a waffle-like pattern that’s super fun to touch and squish. It’s one of those knitting stitches that can easily be your go-to when you’re in the mood to knit but don’t have the brain power for more complicated stitches.
Ready to learn your new favorite stitch? Grab your knitting needles, some yarn, and a couple of stitch markers. Let’s get knitting!
Materials & Terminologies
The hurdle knit stitch is simple and straight-forward. You don’t really need a lot. Here are some important details you need to know to learn this nifty knitting pattern:
Supplies
- US 10 bamboo knitting needles
- Worsted weight yarn
- Stitch markers (4 markers – 2 pairs of the same color)
Knitting Terms and Skills
- K – Knit
- P – Purl
- PM – Place your stitch marker
- * * – Repeat the pattern until the end of the row
- Basic Knitted Cast On
How to Knit the Hurdle Stitch in Just 4 Easy Rows for Beginners
The hurdle stitch may look pretty advanced. But it’s actually one of the easiest knitting stitches ever. You’re pretty much just repeating 4 rows. Yes, just 4 ROWS to get this snazzy waffle-like texture.
Row 1 and Row 2
Knit all the stitches. Place markers of the same color at the end of every row. When you have 2 markers lined up, it’s time to start Rows 3 and 4.
Row 3 and Row 4
*K1, P1* until the end of the row. Place markers of the same color at the end of every row. When you have 2 markers lined up, it’s time to repeat Rows 1 and 2.
Keep stitching rows 1 to 4 until your project reaches your desired length!
After a few rows, your swatch should like this photo below. Cool, right? The hurdle knit stitch instantly became one of my top favorite patterns to use whenever I’m itching to make something with my knitting needles!
The Hurdle Stitch Video Tutorial
Want to see the hurdles stitch is knitted in real life? Check out this super easy-to-follow vide tutorial:
Spicing Up Your Knits Doesn’t Have to Be Complicated
Every new knitting stitch can look intimidating to a beginner. But taking the time to deconstruct each step will quickly show you just how easy it is to make! That’s exactly how I felt when I started learning the hurdle stitch in knitting.
At first, I stared blankly at my computer screen because it looked super tough to make. But once I started stitching, I quickly breezed right through it!
Have you tried making the hurdle knit stitch? What do you think about this tutorial? Leave a comment below.
Want to give the hurdle knit stitch a try? Here’s a stunning Hurdle Knit Stitch Scarf Pattern that you will LOVE making:
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