Box Stitch Knitting Tutorial

Back to the basics with this Box Stitch Knitting Tutorial. Sometimes the best way to get new inspiration for knitting patterns is to go back to some of the basic stitches so you can incorporate it in your knitting projects. Plus, if you are new to knitting this craft video is super helpful in showing you exactly how to complete this stitch. The box stitch is very easy to master, and very easy to incorporate into your other DIY knit projects that you are working on because this is a super symmetrical pattern!

Time to CompleteUnder an hour

Beginner

Project TypeLearn a Technique

Materials List

Knitting needles
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How to Knit the Box Stitch

Box Stitch Knitting Instructions

Start with any multiple of four stitches plus two.
Knit two stitches, then do purl two, knit two, all the way across.
Turn your work to the other side and do the exact opposite. Purl two, then knit two, then purl two, and repeat to the end of your row.
Turn your work. Purl two stitches, knit two stitches, purl two stitches, and repeat all the way across your row.
Turn your work. Knit two, purl two, knit two, and repeat all the way across.
Repeat steps 1-5 through the rest of your pattern.

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bjdodd

Mar 07, 2017

Enjoyed your video but I am confused now. I've only been knitting for a few years now and I have been working on a dishtowel that uses a stitch exactly like this but is called a "double moss" ( I looked it up) stitch.Is this one of those stitches that have multiple names? It becomes very confusing when I trying to learn new stitches. The pattern I'm working on is called, "Chili Pepper Red Kitchen Towel" a freebie but great pattern

Weberme

Dec 05, 2016

I have not knitted in so long but every time I see these beautiful things made by knitting I want to get started again. This is such a pretty stitch to use on so many things a bodice for a little girls,a blanket,pot holder and the list can go on.This is such a well done video. You can understand her so clear and see what she is doing with her hands perfectly. I want to start back knitting soon and this video will make it a whole lot easier. Anyone wanting to start knitting again? This is a must see.