Garter Rib Stitch Variation

 

Sample knit with worsted weight yarn on US 7 needles

Multiple of 5

Row 1 (rs): knit all stitches

Row 2: p1 *k1, p1, k1; rep. from *, end with p1

Repeat these two rows for the pattern.

Happy Knitting!

Chain Stitch Rib Knitting

Sample knit with DK yarn, US 7 needles - Front

Wrong side - looks pretty cool!

Multiple of 3 + 2

Row 1 (ws): k2 *p1, k2
Row 2: p2 *k1, p2
Row 3: k2 *p1, k2
Row 4: p2 *knit into stitch 3 rows below next stitch on left needle, drop all sts above from left needle, p2

*When working into the 3rd stitch below, gently pull on the strands after dropping off the left needle to make sure the strands are straight.  You can also go back after the row is finished and straighten the strands if necessary.

Repeat these four rows for the pattern.

Happy Knitting!