Knitted Torch Stitch: Step-by-Step Pattern for a Cozy Raised Texture
The Knitted Torch Stitch is a textured stitch pattern that creates small raised "torch"-like motifs, adding depth and visual interest to garments and accessories. It’s perfect for scarves, blankets and sweater panels when you want a cozy, three-dimensional look. Below are materials, common abbreviations and the row-by-row instructions to work this stitch repeat.
Caption: Swatch of the Knitted Torch Stitch showing the raised torch-like texture—ideal for scarves, blankets and sweater accents.
Knitting materials and tools:
- DPN 4 mm (US6/UK8).
- Super Corfou – 100% Acrylic, Color # 45, 40 grams – 95 meters.
Common abbreviations of knit stitches:
- k – knit
- p – purl
- st(s) – stitch(es)
- yo – yarn over
- k2tog – knit two together.
- sel s – selvage stitch: always slip the first stitch purlwise, work to the last stitch, purl the last stitch.
- M3 (make three) – insert the needle as if to knit, wrap the yarn around and make a knit stitch without dropping stitch of the left needle, yo, then again inset the needle as if to knit, wrap the yarn around and make a knit stitch drop the stitch of the needle.
- skpo – Slip, Knit, Pass Over: Slip one stitch to the right needle knitwise, knit in the next stitch and drop this stitch off the left needle, insert the left needle into the slipped stitch, pass it over the knit stitch and it’s done.
Knit torch stitch instructions:
Cast on a multiple of 4 sts plus 3 extra sts and plus 2 selvage stitches.
Row1 (RS): sel s, *p3, k1– repeat from *, p3, sel s.
Row 2: sel s, k3, *p1, k3, repeat from *, sel s.
Row 3 (RS): sel s, *p3, M3– repeat from *, p3, sel s.
Row 4: sel s, k3, *p3, k3, repeat from *, sel s.
Row 5 (RS): sel s, p1, *p1, k2tog, k1, scpo – repeat from *, p2, sel s.
Row 6: sel s, k2, *p3, k1, repeat from *, k1, sel s.
Repeat Rows 1-6 as many times as needed.