How to knit the Hurdle Stitch

The Hurdle Stitch is a beautifully textured, beginner-friendly knit stitch that creates a soft, squishy fabric, perfect for hats, scarves, and cozy blankets!

This is how I like to knit the Hurdle Stitch, I use a slipped stitch edge for a cleaner, more polished border, as shown in the photo below. These instructions include how to create this type of edge so you can get that same neat finish in your projects.

Terms

k =  knit

p = purl

sl = slip

sts = stitches

Terms & Abbreviations explained at end of post.

Cast on an even number of stitches.

Pattern is four rows, repeated until desired length is reached.

Row 1 (RS): Sl 1 purlwise with yarn in front, knit to end.
Row 2: Repeat Row 1.
Row 3: Sl 1 purlwise with yarn in front, *k1, p1; repeat from * to last stitch, k1.
Row 4: Repeat Row 3.

Repeat Rows 1–4 until desired length is reached.

This is a really nice stitch that looks petty much the same on both sides.

Knit in the round

I created a beanie pattern that includes this stitch, you can find the pattern Free on my Blog.

Original Jumping Jelly Bean Knit Beanie Pattern

Updated Pattern for Bulky Yarn Jumping Jelly Bean Knit Beanie Pattern

Knit seamless using double pointed needles or a circular needle.

Pattern is four rounds, repeated until desired length is reached.

Round 1: knit to end.

Round 2: purl to end.

Round 3: k1, p1 to end.

Round 4: rep round 3.

Repeat these 4 rounds until desired length is reached.

k =  knit

p = purl

sl = slip

sts = stitches

rep = repeat

Asterisks: asterisks * are used in this pattern to indicate repetition of a sequence of stitches. For example when you see *k1, p2; rep from * to end. This means knit 1 stitch, purl 2 stitches until you reach the end of the row.

k & p abbreviations: describe the detailed workings of the pattern. For example; k1, p4, k2 written in a pattern means you knit 1 stitch, then purl 4 stitches, then knit 2 stitches.

Multiples: some patterns require a certain number of stitches to form a complete pattern, the number of stitches cast on the needle must be divisible by this number. In the beginning of the pattern when stated multiples of 5, this means to cast on a number that 5 can go into, such as 10, 15 or 20, you get to choose the number depending on what it is you are making. If a pattern asks for a multiple of 3 + 1 this means you cast on a number that 3 can go into, then add 1 additional stitch, for example if you want to use 9 as your multiple of 3 you would cast on 10 stitches then add 1 stitch for a total of 10 stitches cast on.

Repeat: written as rep in a pattern.

sl: this abbreviation means you transfer the stitch from the left hand needle on to the right hand needle without knitting it, then you follow the directions for  the next stitch. For example; sl1, k1 written in a pattern means you slip the first stitch from the left hand needle on to the right hand needle without knitting it, then knit the next stitch.

stitch(es): abbreviated as st or sts in a pattern.

Knitting Sample Knit using Fuzzy Fiberz Yarn

I purchased my yarn from an Indie Yarn Dyer, she sells her yarn on Etsy. The color used in my samples is Sunflower.

Fuzzy Fiberz Yarn