Wave Stitch Knitting Pattern — Easy 8-Row Repeat for Scarves, Blankets & Sweaters

The Wave Stitch is a lovely, rhythmic pattern that produces a gentle undulating texture — great for scarves, blankets, shawls, and even sweater panels. This simple 8-row repeat relies on yarn overs to create the flowing waves and is easy to memorize once you've worked a few repeats. Use any yarn and needles that give you a fabric you like; lighter yarns show the texture delicately, while thicker yarns emphasize the sculptural waves.

Tools

Yarn and corresponding size knitting needles

Abbreviations: K = knit, Yo = yarn over, sts = stitches

Instructions

Cast on a multiple of 10 sts, plus 6.

Row 1 (RS): Knit.

Row 2 (WS): Knit.

Row 3: K6, *Yo twice, K1, Yo 3 times, K1, Yo 4 times, K1, Yo 3 times, K1, Yo twice, K6; rep from * to end.

Row 4: Knit, dropping all yarn overs from needle.

Row 5: Knit.

Row 6: Knit.

Row 7: K1, *Yo twice, K1, Yo 3 times, K1, Yo 4 times, K1, Yo 3 times, K1, Yo twice, K6; rep from *, ending last rep with K1.

Row 8: Knit, dropping all yarn overs from needle.

Rep Rows 1 - 8.

Notes: This is an 8-row repeat. Dropping the yarn overs on the knit rows creates the open, wavy texture. Adjust yarn weight and needle size to change the drape and scale of the waves. Blocking may help open and define the wave pattern.