This video knitting tutorial will help you learn how to knit the double lace rib stitch.This is a relatively simple way to dress up the rib stitch that does not pull in the the fabric as much as traditional ribbing. The double lace rib would be great as a decorative panel in any project or could be used to add a little bit of beautiful texture. It’s perfect for a scarf just on it’s own.
Skill: Intermediate
Cast On: Multiples of 6 + 2
TECHNIQUES USED IN THIS STITCH:
Knit – k
Yarn Over Needle – yon
Knit two together through the back loop – k2tog tbl
Knit two together – k2tog
Yarn forward round needle – yfrn
Pattern Instructions:
Note: This pattern is completely reversible.
Row 1 (Right Side): K2, *p1, yon, K2tog tbl, p1, k2; rep from * to end
Row 2: p2, *k1, p2; rep * to end
Row 3: K2, *P1, K2tog, yfrn, p1, k2; rep from * to end
Row 4: p2, *k1, p2; rep * to end
Repeat these 4 rows until you have reached your desired length.
After a few repeats your pattern should look like this:
Example of the Double Lace Rib Stitch Right Side (click for larger)
Example of the Double Lace Rib Stitch Wrong Side (click for larger)
Michelle Hills
we are really impressed with the layout of your website it has really helped us work out how to some of the stitches thank you for every thing.
Johnny Vasquez
Thanks!
Metta
Can you provide any general guidelines for working a lace ribbing pattern like this in the round?
For example, should I simply work a multiple of 6 stitches only (deleting the +2) and then reverse the even rows:
– K2 – P1
Johnny Vasquez
Seems like you’ve got it figured out pretty well.
Metta
Great! Thanks so much for confirming, Johnny. I appreciate your feedback and fabulous resources you are providing…..
Many thanks!
Metta