Interrupted Rib Stitch

 

Sample knit with DK weight yarn, US 7 needles

Multiple: 2+1

Row 1 (rs): p1 *k1, p1

Row 2: k1 *p1, k1

Row 3: purl

Row 4: knit

Repeat these four rows for the pattern.

Happy Knitting!

Wheat Ear Rib Stitch

 

Sample knit with worsted weight yarn, US 7 needles

You may find Row 1 a bit tricky, but with a little practice ,I know you can do it!

Multiple of 5+2

Row 1 (rs): *p3, insert right needle from front to back between next two stitches on left needle and knit second stitch, then knit first stitch and drop both from left needle; rep from *, end p2

Row 2: *k3, purl second stitch, then purl first stitch and drop both from left needle; rep from *, end k2

Repeat these two rows for the pattern.

Happy Knitting!

Pique Rib Stitch

 

Sample knit with worsted weight yarn, US 6 needles

Multiple of 3+2

Rows 1 and 3 (rs): *k2, p1; rep from * to last 2 sts, k2

Row 2: *p2, k1; rep from * to last 2 sts, p2

Row 4: knit all sts

Repeat these four rows for the pattern.

Happy Knitting!

Block Rib Stitch

Sample knit with worsted weight yarn, US 6 needles

Unblocked - this stitch tends to curl as it is stocking stitch based.  Blocking will help tame the curl along with adding a border, depending on how you plan to use the stitch.

Multiple of 5 + 3

Rows 1 & 3: knit
Rows 2 & 4: purl
Rows 5 & 7: *k3, p2, repeat from * end with k3
Rows 6 & 8: *p3, k2, repeat from *, end with p3

Repeat these 8 rows for the pattern.

Happy Knitting!

Lacy Rib

Sample knit with fingering weight yarn on US size 5 needles

Multiple of 5 + 2

Row 1 (ws): k2 *p3, k2

Row 2: p2 *k1, yo, ssk, p2

Row 3: k2 *p3, k2

Row 4: p2 *k2tog, yo, k1, p2

Repeat these four rows for the pattern. 

The edges do curl, so depending on how you plan to use the stitch, you may want to consider adding a border to tame the curl. 

Happy Knitting!

Fancy Shell Rib

Sample knit with fingering weight yarn, US 6 needles

Multiple of 9

Row 1 (RS): p2, k1, (yo, k1) 4 times, p2
Row 2: k2, p1, (k1, p1) 4 times, k2
Row 3: p2, k1, p1, ssk, k1, k2tog, p1, k1, p2
Row 4: k2, p1, k1, p3tog, k1, p1, k2

Repeat these four rows for the pattern

Happy Knitting!

Elongated Rib Stitch

Sample knit with Sapphires-n-Purls Silky Alpaca Sport (Ocean Cliff colorway) on US 7 needles

Multiple of 8 + 4

Row 1 (worked only once) *p 4, k4, wrapping yarn 3 times; end p4

Row 2: k4 *slip next 4 sts wyif, dropping extra wraps, k4

Row 3: *p4, slip next 4 sts wyib; end p4

Row 4: k4 *slip next 4 sts wyif, k4

Row 5: *p4, k4, wrapping yarn 3 times; end p4

Repeat from Row 2

Happy Knitting!

Turkish Rib - Right Slant

Sample knit with Sapphires-n-Purls Targhee Bulky on US 10 needles

Multiple of 2

Setup: knit 1 row - not repeated

Row 1: p1 *p2tog, yo; repeat from * to last st, p1

Row 2: k1 *yo, k2tog; repeat from * to last st, k1

Repeat these two rows for the pattern.

Happy Knitting!

Turkish Rib - Left Slant

This stitch creates a bias fabric.

Multiple of 2

Foundation Row - knit  (not repeated)

Row 1: p1 *yo, p1, return stitch to left needle, with right needle pass second stitch over, return stitch to right needle, repeat from * to last st, p1

Row 2: k1 *sl 1, k1, psso, yo, repeat from * to last st, k1

Repeat these two rows for pattern.

Happy Knitting!

Fancy Rib

Sample knit with DK weight yarn on US Size 7 needles

Multiple of 4

Row 1: k1, p3

Row 2: k3, p1

Row 3: k1, p3

Row 4: k3, p1

Row 5: k1, p2tog, yo, p1

Row 6: k3, p1

Repeat these six rows for the pattern.

The edges do curl due to the panels of stocking stitch along the sides, so depending on how you plan to use the stitch, you may want to add a seed or garter stitch border.

Happy Knitting!

Twisted Stockinette Rib

Sample knit with Sapphires-n-Purls Merino DK on US Size 7 needles

Multiple of 3

Row 1 (RS): *k2tog, leaving sts on needle, k first st again, slip both from needle, k1; rep from *

Rows 2 and 4: purl

Row 3: *k1, k2tog, leaving sts on needle, k first st again, slip both from needle; rep from *

Repeat these four rows for the pattern.  This stitch will curl, so you may want to add a garter/seed stitch border depending on what you are knitting.

Happy Knitting!

Italian Chain Ribbing

front

back

For my sample, I used a fingering/sock weight yarn on US size 7 needles

Multiple of 6 + 2

Row 1 (WS): k2 *p4, k2
Row 2: p2 *k2tog, yo twice, ssk, p2
Row 3: k2 *p1, p first yo, p-tbl of second yo, p1, k2
Row 4: p2 *yo, ssk, k2tog, yo, p2

Repeat these four rows for the pattern.  Both the front and back of this stitch is attractive, making it good for scarves or other items where the back will be seen.  You may also want to consider adding an extra stitch or two or a border to neaten up the edges, depending on how you use the stitch.

Happy Knitting!

Cross Stitch Ribbing

Sample knit with US Size 9 needles, SnP Sport Weight Yarn

Multiple of 4 + 2

Row 1 (RS): p2 *skip next st and knit into second st, then knit first st and drop both from left needle, p2

Row 2: k2 *p2, k2


Repeat these two rows for the pattern.  Happy Knitting!

Star Rib Mesh

The sample above was knit with my soybean yarn (available soon!) on US 10.5 needles.  The swatch has been blocked.


Multiple of 4 +1

Row 1 and 3: (WS)  Purl
Row 2: k1 *yo, sl 2 kwise, k1, pass both sl sts over, yo, k1
Row 4: ssk, yo, k1 *yo, sl 2 kwise, k1, pass both sl sts over, yo, k1* end yo, k2tog


Happy Knitting!

Wrapped Rib

Sample knit with Sapphires-n-Purls Merino Worsted Superwash on US Size #8 needles

Multiple of 8 + 4

You will also need a cable needle or DPN to make the wraps

Row 1: *k4, slip next 4 sts to cable needle.  Wrap working yarn clockwise around sts, then slip sts to right needle*  Repeat from * to last 4 sts, k4

Row 2: *p4, k4

Row 3: *k4, p4

Row 4*p4, k4

Repeat these four rows for pattern

Happy Knitting!

Knotted Pillar Stitch aka Reversible Mock Crochet

Sample knit with Patons Grace Cotton Yarn on US 6 Knitter's Pride Nova Cubics

Multiple of 4 + 1

Row 1: (RS) k1 *p3tog, leaving sts on needle, k3tog, leaving sts on needle, then p3tog once more before slipping sts off needle, k1.  Repeat from * to end

Row 2: purl

Repeat these two rows for the pattern.

Twice Turned Ribbing

Sample knit with unknown yarn on US size 6 addi bamboo clicks

If you like Twice Turned Stitch, then you will like this Twice Turned Ribbing too.

Cast on an ODD number of stitches

Row 1: (WS) k1 *p1, k1
Row 2: p1 *slip next stitch purlwise tbl, p1
Row 3: k1 *slip next stitch wyif, k1
Row 4: p1 *ktbl, p1

Repeat these four rows for the pattern.

Shadow Rib

Sample was knit on bulky yarn, US Size 8 Knitters Pride Dreamz

Yes, yes, I know.  I've done so many rib stitches, why am I doing another one?  I love ribs :-)  And this one is super easy.  Nice texture, and the back side is not bad, either.

Multiple of 3 + 2

Row 1:  (WS)  knit
Row 2: p2 *kbl, p2

Repeat these two rows for the pattern.  Happy Knitting!

Fancy Moss Stitch Rib

Sample knit with Plymouth Mushishi on US Size 8 Knitter's Pride Karbonz needles

Another simple rib stitch that looks great on both sides.

Multiple of 6 + 4

Row 1: (WS) *P5, K1*  to last four stitches, P4

Row 2: K4 *K1, P1, K4*

Repeat these two rows for the pattern

2x2 Garter Stitch Rib

Sample knit with Plymouth Mushishi on US Size 8 Knitter's Pride Karbonz

I just love a stitch that gives you bang for your buck - this is one of those stitches.  Using only knits and purls, you get a fabric that looks great on both sides.  And only a two row repeat, so it is easy to memorize.  (Yes, it is hard to tell from the picture.  You can see better in the video!)

Multiple of 4 + 2

Row 1: Knit
Row 2: P2 *K2, P2

Repeat these two rows for pattern