4-Row Knitting Pattern Stitches

by Janice Jones

4-row knitting pattern stitches can be as easy as a basic stitch that any beginner can master to more complex colorwork, cable, or slip stitches or lace patterns.  All these stitches have in common are the fact that you can complete the pattern using only four rows of knitting.

4-Row Repeat Knitting Patterns

These 4-row repeat knitting patterns are listed below in alphabetical order.

Andalusian knit stitch worked in whiteAndalusian Stitch Knit Pattern
A thumbnail photo of the basket rib knit stitch worked in blue yarnBasket Rib Knit Stitch
Knit bumpy stitch pattern worked in tealBumpy Knit Stitch Pattern
Box knit stitch swatch in read yarn, thumbnail imageBox Knit Stitch Pattern
A thumbnail image of the Double Andalusian knit stitch worked in blue yarnDouble Andalusian
Thumbnail image of the double alternate andalou knit stitch in yellowDouble Alternate Andalou
The double moss knit stitch swatch, 350-234pxDouble Moss
Double Woven Knit Stitch in tealDouble Woven Knit Pattern
A swatch of the Eyelet Mock Rib Stitch is a thumbnail size and worked in a bright pinkEyelet Mock Cable
A small swatch of the feathers and fans knit stitchFeather and Fan
Fleck knit stitch pattern worked in an off white cotton yarn.Fleck Stitch Knit Pattern
Thumbnail image of the granite lace knit stitch worked in a beige colored yarnGranite Lace Knitting Stitch
Grid stitch closeup 350x234pxGrid Knit Stitch Pattern
Half Linen Stitch Thumbnail in yellowHalf Linen
The knit hurdle stitch pattern made with pink yarn.Hurdle Stitch Knit Pattern
Interrupted Rib Knit Stitch, Thumbnail image, 350-234pxInterrupted Rib Stitch Pattern
Thumbnail image of the granite lace knit stitch worked in a beige colored yarnLace Granite Stitch
A thumbnail picture of the mock cable knit stitch worked in pink.Mock Cable
Knit moss stitch pattern worked in blueMoss Stitch Knit Pattern
Old Shale Knit Pattern swatches in a pin imageOld Shale
The knit pique stitch pattern closeup viewPique Rib Stitch Knitting
Puffed rib stitch thumbnail imagePuffed Rib
Purl ridge knit pattern thumb size 350-234Purl Ridge Knit Stitch
Ridged rib knit stitch pattern thumbnail 350-234pxRidged Rib Stitch Pattern
A thumbnail of the seed stitch chevron knit stitch.Seed Stitch Chevron Stitch
Right side showing of the knit stamen stitch patternStamen Stitch Dishcloth
Thermal knit stitch pattern thumbnail image 359-234pxThermal Knit Stitch Pattern
Close up of the Trinity or Rasberry Stitch, 350x234 pxTrinity or Rasberry Stitch
Knit waffle stitch Waffle Stitch Knitting Pattern
Thumbnail photo of the knit whelk stitchWhelk Knit Stitch

Frequently Asked Questions About  4-Row Repeat Stitch Patterns

What is a 4-row knitting pattern?

4-row knitting pattern is a stitch design that repeats every four rows. Once you complete the four-row sequence, you simply start over from row one. These patterns are ideal for beginners and experienced knitters alike, offering variety without being too complex. However, there are more difficult stitch patterns such as lace designs that also fall into the 4-row pattern category.

Are 4-row repeat stitches good for beginners?

Many 4-row repeat stitches use simple combinations of knit and purl stitches, making them perfect for knitters who are still learning. They’re also easy to memorize and great for practicing stitch consistency.

What can I make with 4-row stitch patterns?

These stitch patterns are versatile and can be used to knit scarves, dishcloths, baby blankets, pillow covers, and even sweater panels. They're especially useful for projects where you want visual interest without constantly checking a pattern.

You’ll only need to count to four, which makes these patterns more manageable than longer repeats. Many knitters place a stitch marker or use a row counter to keep track of where they are in the sequence.