Knitted Ribbed Dash Dot Stitch: Easy Textured Pattern for Scarves, Hats & Sweaters

The Knitted Ribbed Dash Dot Stitch combines classic ribbing with small dotted eyelets to create a playful, textured fabric. It works well for scarves, hats, and sweaters where you want subtle interest without a complicated stitch pattern. Below you'll find materials, stitch abbreviations, the written row pattern, and a few short tips to help you get a neat result.

Knitting materials and tools:

• DPN 4 mm (US 6 / UK 8)
• Loops&Threads, Impeccable (4): 100% – Acrylic Yarn

Sample swatch of the Knitted Ribbed Dash Dot Stitch showing alternating ribs and dotted eyelets.

Common abbreviations of knit stitches:

• k – knit
• p – purl
• p2tog – purl two together
• yo – yarn over
• st(s) – stitch(es)
• sel s – selvage stitch: slip the first stitch knitwise, work to the last stitch, purl the last stitch

Ribbed dash dot stitch knitting pattern:

Cast on a multiple of 4 sts, plus 2 selvage stitches.

Row 1-4: sel s, [k1, p1] – repeat to last st, sel s.

Row 5: sel s, [k1, p2tog, yo, p1] – repeat to last st, sel s.

Row 6: sel s, [k1, p1] – repeat to last st, sel s. (Purl the yarn over through the front loop.)

Row 7-10: sel s, [k1, p1] – repeat to last st, sel s.

Row 11: sel s, [yo, p2tog, k1, p1] – repeat to last st, sel s.

Row 12: sel s, [k1, p1] – repeat to last st, sel s. (Purl the yarn over through the front loop.)

Repeat Rows 1-12 to continue the pattern.

Quick tips:

• Knit a small swatch first to check gauge and how the eyelets sit on your yarn and needles.
• Maintain an even tension on yarn overs so the dots are neat and consistent.
• Light blocking can help the eyelets open slightly and the ribbing lie flat.