King Charles Brocade [FREE Knitted Stitch Pattern]

King Charles Brocade is a delightful, textured diamond pattern – a true classic. In fact, it is a simple knit and purl pattern that is super easy to knit.

The subtle diamond-shaped pattern will look great in just about any knitting project.

Why not unleash the inner designer in you and try this faint diamond design out in different combinations?

For instance, you could repeat the pattern multiple times in order to create a continuous diamond pattern throughout your project. Conversely, you could just knit the pattern once to give your project some extra detail.

So, whether you chose to use this stitch to add decoration, or to create an added texture, you are bound to love the result.

Do not let the fact that it is knitted over 12 rows deter you. As a matter of fact, the versatility of this stitch, combined with the ease of knitting, makes it perfect for confident beginners.

Techniques Needed for King Charles Brocade Pattern

Other Abbreviations Used

ws                                               wrong side

rs                                                 right side

rep                                              repeat

st(s)                                            stitch(es)

Instructions (Knitted Flat)

Multiple of 12 sts plus 1

Row 1 (RS): *K1, p1 k9, p1; rep from * to last st, k1

Row 2: K1, * p1, k1, p7, k1, p1, k1; rep from * to end

Row 3: * (K1, p1) twice, k5, p1, k1, p1; rep from * to last st, k1

Row 4: P1, * (p1, k1) twice, p3, k1, p1, k1, p2; rep from * to end

Row 5: K3, p1, (k1, p1) 3 times, k2; rep from * to last st, k1

Row 6: P1, * p3, k1, (p1, k1) twice, p4; rep from * to end

Row 7: * K5, p1, k1, p1, k4; rep from * to last st, k1

Row 8: P1, * p3, k1, (p1, k1) twice, p4; rep from * to end

Row 9: K3, p1, (k1, p1) 3 times, k2; rep from * to last st, k1

Row 10: P1, * (p1, k1) twice, p3, k1, p1, k1, p2; rep from * to end

Row 11: * (K1, p1) twice, k5, p1, k1, p1; rep from * to last st, k1

Row 12: K1, * p1, k1, p7, k1, p1, k1; rep from * to end

Repeat rows 1-12 until the desired length is reached.