
Knit with Aabhar – Alternating Bubble Stitch Pattern
Pattern Description
Alternating Bubble Stitch is a simple knitting pattern that’s easy to learn. Although it may look complex, it only involves basic knit and purl stitches. The design is knitted over multiples of 8 + 4 stitches, and it repeats every 12 rows. It is not a reversible knitting pattern.
You can knit this gorgeous Alternating Bubble Knitting Pattern in projects such as blankets and fancy sweaters. It has a good texture and works up quickly, so you won’t be spending ages knitting a blanket with this stitch.
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Pattern Details
Skill Level
Easy
Row Count
12
Pattern Repeat
(Multiple of 8) + 4

Abbreviations
Instructions for this free knitting pattern are written in US terms. You can also check out other standard knit abbreviations.
CO | Cast on |
k | Knit |
p | Purl |
rep | Repeat |
RS | Right side |
st (s) | Stitch (es) |
WS | Wrong side |
Pattern Instructions
CO (Multiple of 8 sts) + 4 sts. For example, you can cast on (8 x 2) + 4 = 20 stitches to knit a sample swatch.
Row 1: | (RS) – p4, * k4, p4; rep from * to end. |
Row 2: | k1, p2, k1, * p4, k1, p2, k1; rep from * to end. |
Row 3: | Rep Row 1. |
Row 4: | Rep Row 2. |
Row 5: | Rep Row 1. |
Row 6: | Rep Row 2. |
Row 7: | k4, * p4, k4; rep from * to end. |
Row 8: | p4, * k1, p2, k1, p4; rep from * to end. |
Row 9: | Rep Row 7. |
Row 10: | Rep Row 8. |
Row 11: | Rep Row 7. |
Row 12: | Rep Row 8. |
Repeat this free knit pattern (12 rows) until you have reached the desired length for your work.
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2 Comments
Donna Elson
I would love to see more free knitting patterns please.
aabharcreations4u
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