How to Knit the Corn Stitch: Easy 4-Row Textured Pattern

The Knitted Corn Stitch creates a charming, raised texture that looks like tiny rows of kernels. It's a simple 4-row repeat that adds pebbling and depth to scarves, blankets, trims and other projects. Below are the materials, common abbreviations and clear row-by-row instructions to work this stitch.

Knitting materials and tools:

• DPN 3,5 mm (US 4).
• Super Corfou (DK) – 100% Acrylic, Color # 45, 40 grams – 95 meters.

Common abbreviations of knit stitches:

• k – knit
• p – purl
• st(s) – stitch(es)
• yo – yarn over
• p3tog – purl three together
• sel s – selvage stitch: always slip the first stitch purlwise, work to the last stitch, purl the last stitch.

Corn knit stitch instructions:

Cast on an even number of stitches. Cast on 30 sts.

Row 1 (WS): sel s, *k1, p1 – repeat from*, sel s.

Row 2 (RS): sel s, *k1, yo, slip the next stitch holding working yarn in back, repeat from *, sel s.

Row 3 (WS): sel s, *yo, slip together next stitch and yo st of the previous row, k1 – repeat from*, sel s.

Row 4: sel s, *k1, p3tog (purl together next stitch and two yo) – repeat from *, sel s.

Repeat Rows 1-4 to form the pattern.

Tip: Work a small swatch to check your tension and familiarize yourself with the 4-row repeat before starting a larger project.