The Broken Rib stitch pattern is a simple two row stitch pattern that can be used in many different types of projects. In this video, Jen Lucas knits the broke rib stitch pattern back in forth in rows. Jen mentions that she particularly likes to use this stitch pattern for the edging on a baby blanket or for a scarf.
BROKEN RIB IN ROWS
When working in rows, the Broken Rib stitch pattern is worked over an odd number of stitches, or a multiple of 2 plus 1 stitches. The pattern instructions for this stitch pattern are:
– Row 1 (Right Side): Knit all stitches.
– Row 2 (Wrong Side): *P1, K1; rep from * to last stitch, p1.
Repeat rows 1 & 2 for pattern.
Abbreviations:
k: knit
p: purl
rep: repeat
