If video tutorials are more your thing, Drops design has a good one on the topic of how to knit a pleat. You can find the video by following this link. This easy pleats knitting pattern stitch is made only from knit and purl stitches. It could perhaps be called a ‘faux pleats’ stitch. What We Love: The perfect low-maintenance but refined pleated pull-on skirt available in colors and sizes for almost everyone.

Highwaisted A-line skirt with an elastic waistband. It is designed to hit about mid thigh in length, but this is easily customizeable. Fits waists from 22-60 inches.The pleat effect is beautifully subtle – the pleats are more noticeable with finer wool and thinner needles. Leitz-Aslaksen adds the high-rise, lightweight skirt “flows graceful,” is fully lined, and most importantly, is wrinkle-resistant, “making it a low maintenance wardrobe essential.” We also appreciate that it comes in a wide range of sizes, from XXS to 3X, making it essential for all body types. But shoppers do warn that it runs big, so make sure to size down. Cables and lace decorate this sideways knitted wrap, shaped with short rows. Available in English and German. Designed by IzzyKnits

Pullover short-sleeved sweater with flattering a-line tunic silhouette and vertical eyelet pattern that creates a pleated effect. Sizes S/M,L/XL. Lace weight yarn. A-Line Top BC Garn 2366BC by Sanne Fjalland. Having searched the internet, it seemed that knitting pleats is really rather difficult (or for me, at least). Gansey style textures add fun to this skirt that can be worn over leggings in cold weather or by itself in the summer. Sizes XS-1X. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Lauren Riker for girlyknits. Shoulder cozy with a moebius spiral shape and a self-pleating stitch pattern that adds to the warmth and coziness of this graceful garment. Wear your love of knitting with this hat with the words such as Knit, Purl, and Yarn in stranded colorwork. Sizes 28.25 (32.75, 37, 41.5) (45.75, 50.25, 54.5, 59)” waist circumference (adjustable with elastic). Available as individual pattern or as part of an ebook with 8 Knitwords patterns. Sport weight yarn. Designed by Cori Eichelberger.Easy wrap knit with a 2 row repeat that creates crisply creased accordion fold pleats out of just knits and purls. Size Scarf (Wrap). Sport weight yarn. Designed by Purl Soho Skirt knit flat with a 4 row repeat herringbone stitch that gives a subtle pleated look, and finished with a delicate lace hem and button bands for fastening. Size below waist circumference 32 (37 1/4, 42 1/2, 48)". Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Cecily Glowik MacDonald. Excerpted from New England Knits Flattering A-line skirt with unique cable design and pleated ruffle. Sizes XS, S, M, L 1L, 2L. Designed by LanaVosk. Long lace skirt featuring floral lace patterns. Instructions for customizing size Designed by KnittLandArt. Everett-Ratcliffe explains that most pleated skirts are made of polyester, and for good reason: Flimsier fabrics (including linen and silk) are less likely to keep a pleat. While a lot of the polyester styles on our list are machine washable and low tumble dry, she recommends hanging them to air dry “which will help them keep their shape,” she explains. If they do start to lose their pleats, you can carefully iron them on a low setting.