Berry Stitch: A Textured Bobble Knitting Pattern

The Berry Stitch creates a richly textured knitting pattern that creates a raised, bobble-like surface across your fabric using variations on knit and purl stitches.

Using a combination of increases and decreases on alternating rows, this stitch forms small “berries” that stand out beautifully against the background. The right-side rows using a (knit 1, knit 1 through the back loop, knit one) in the same stitch, to create a two-stitch increase, and using a purl three together in the wrong side rows to decrease.

While similar to the Trinity or Bramble stitch, the Berry Stitch has its own unique structure and rhythm. It’s a great choice for knitters looking to add depth and visual interest to smaller projects like hats, bags, or textured panels, where the detail can really shine! However, as always, this is done to personal taste so feel free to prove me wrong!

Is it time already? Ok, let’s get knitting!

Difficulty Level

Cast On

Cast on in multiples of 4 + 3 stitches.

Techniques Used in this Stitch

k
p
(k1, k1tbl, k1) in next st

p3tog

Instructions

Cast on multiples of four plus three stitches for your project.

For the first row, begin by knitting one. Then you will knit three times into the next stitch; knit once, knit once through the back loop and then knit again. From here, enter a four-stitch repeating pattern beginning by purling three stitches then again, you’ll knit three times into the next stitch (knit one, knit one through the back loop and then knit one again). Keep repeating this pattern until you reach the last stitch which you should knit.

For the second row, start by knitting the first four stitches then purl three together. At this point, you will start a four-stitch repeating pattern of knitting three stitches then purling three together until you reach the last four stitches of the row*. Knit these four.

On to the third row. Knit one, then purl three before entering a four-stitch repeating pattern. In the next stitch, knit one, knit one through the back loop and knit one again. Follow this with three purl stitches. Repeat this four-stitch pattern until the last stitch and knit it.

Ok, so you’ve reached the fourth row, start by knitting one and then purling three together. Once you’ve done this, it’s time for another four-stitch repeat; knit three then purl three together. Keep this repeat going until you reach the last stitch and knit it.

Once you have completed row four, continue repeating rows one till four until you have the desired size.

*If you are only doing a single multiple (i.e. 7 stitches across a row total), then omit this repeat pattern.

Traditional Instructions

Row 1: k1, (k1, k1tbl, k1) into next st, *p3, (k1,k1tbl, k1) into next st; repeat from * till the last stitch, k1.
Row 2: k4, p3tog, *k3, p3tog; repeat from * till the last 4 stitches, k4.
Row 3: k1, p3, *(k1, k1tbl, k1) into next st, p3; repeat from * till the last stitch, k1.
Row 4: k1, p3tog, *k3, p3tog; repeat from * till the last stitch, k1.

Repeat rows 1-4 to desired length.