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How to Work Twisted Ribbing

Twisted ribbing is a variation of 1×1 ribbing (knit one stitch, purl one stitch). With this variation, some or all of the stitches are worked through the back loop to twist the stitches. In this video, knitting expert Corrina Ferguson demonstrates how to work twisted ribbing. Corrina begins by comparing three swatches of 1×1 ribbing.…

Garter Ribbing Two Ways

There are many ways to knit a ribbing pattern. In this article, knitting expert Jen Lucas explains how to knit garter ribbing two different ways.

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Decorative Ribbings

Ribbing patterns in knitting don’t just have to be made up of knits and purls. You can easily add other elements to them to help them make a bigger impact on your fabric and add beautiful decorative elements. In this video, Jen Lucas demonstrates how to work two interesting—and easy—decorative ribbed pattern. She first demonstrates…

Altering Simple Stitch Patterns: Interrupted Rib

The Interrupted Rib Stitch pattern is an easy 4-row repeat pattern that is perfect for beginner scarves and baby blankets. In this video, Jen Lucas explores this stitch pattern and how you can alter the stitch pattern to suit you and your next knitting project. INTERRUPTED RIB STITCH PATTERN To begin, Jen looks at the…

Ribbed Longtail Cast On

The ribbed Longtail Cast On is a variation of the traditional long tail cast on. In this video, Corrina Ferguson demonstrates how to work this cast on method, which is perfect for the start of patterns that begin with ribbing. Corrina demonstrates the long tail cast on and then demonstrates how to work it in…

Alternating Interrupted Rib Pattern

The Alternating Interrupted Rib stitch pattern is a variation on the traditional Interrupted Rib stitch pattern. This stitch pattern offsets the ribbing pattern, adding a little more interest and texture to your knitting project. It’s the perfect pattern to use for knitted baby blankets and scarves. In this video, Jen Lucas demonstrates how to work…

Corrugated Rib Stitch

Corrugated ribbing is a beautiful two-color ribbing pattern that is perfect for colorwork projects like hats and mittens. In this video, Corrina Ferguson demonstrates how to work a corrugated ribbing pattern in a 2×2 (knit 2 stitches, purl 2 stitches) pattern. This technique can be used for any ribbing pattern. When looking at the work…

How to Work Garter Stitch Ribbing

The garter stitch rib pattern is a textured stitch pattern that is perfect for creating items such as a knitted hat or scarf. This particular stitch pattern gives you a visual ribbed look, but doesn’t quite have the same elasticity as a traditional ribbed pattern, such as knit two, purl two (K2, P2) ribbing. Knitting…

Pique Rib Stitch

The Pique Rib stitch is a beautiful stitch pattern that combines a traditional ribbing pattern with purl ridges. In this video, Jen Lucas demonstrates how to work the Pique Rib stitch. While this stitch pattern is worked primarily in a rib-style pattern, it doesn’t have the same elasticity and bounce as a traditional rib pattern.…

Easy Ribbing: How to Work Knit One, Purl One (K1, P1) Ribbing

Once you’ve mastered the knit and purl stitches, you’re ready to try ribbing. In this video, Mary Beth Temple will demonstrate how to work knit one, purl one (K1, P1) ribbing. She’ll also share some tips on how to read your fabric and how to avoid mistakes while working this stitch. You’ll find ribbing used…