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!

Beaded Rib Stitch

Sample knit with DK weight yarn, US 6 needles

 

The wrong side looks nice too

Multiple: 5 + 2 

Row 1 (rs): p2 *k1, p1, k1, p2*
Row 2: k2 *p3, k2*

Repeat these two rows for the pattern.

Happy Knitting!

Pleated Rib Stitch

 

Sample knit with worsted weight yarn, US 6 needles

Multiple of 7

Row 1: *k3, sl wyib, k1, p2

Row 2: *k2, p5

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!

Ridge Rib Stitch

 

Sample knit with worsted weight yarn on US 8 needles

Multiple of 4 + 2

Row 1 (rs): purl

Row 2: knit

Row 3: *k2, p2; end k2

Row 4: p2 *k2, p2

Repeat these four rows for the pattern.

Happy Knitting!

Knotted Rib Stitch

Sample knit with DK weight yarn, US 7 needles

You may want to consider adding a border to neaten up the edges, depending on how you plan to use the stitch.

Multiple of 2 +1

Row 1 (rs): k1 tbl *p1, k1 tbl

Row 2: *p1, k1 tbl; end p1

Row 3: k1 tbl *p1, kfb

Row 4: *p2tog, k1 tbl; end p1


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!

Double Corded Rib

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

Multiple of 7 + 3

Row 1 (RS): *k3, (sl 1 purlwise, k1, yo, psso the k1 and the yo) twice, repeat from *, end row with k3

Row 2: k3 *p4, k3, repeat from *

Repeat these two rows for the pattern - video below!

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!

Mock Rib

Sample knit with worsted weight yarn on US size 9 needles

Multiple of 2

Row 1 (RS): *p1, sl 1 wyib
Row 2: purl

Repeat these two rows for the pattern.

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!

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!

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

Rick Rib

Sample knit with Caron Simply Soft on US Size 6 needles

Even number of stitches


Row 1 (RS): K1 *YO, Sl 1 wyib, K1, PSSO*, end K1
Row 2: P1 *YO, Sl 1 wyif, P1, PSSO*, end P1


Repeat these two rows for the pattern.  Happy Knitting!