This video knitting tutorial will help you learn how to knit the fancy slip stitch rib pattern. This simple rib stitch creates a puffy rib pattern that is a nice alternative to the traditional rib stitch. It’s great for scarves, hats, and sweaters or blankets.

Skill: Easy
Cast On: Multiples of 5 + 2

For this pattern you will need to know the following techniques:
Knit – k
Purl – p
Slip Stitch – sl st

Pattern Instructions:

Row 1 (RS): P2, *k1, sl 1 purlwise, k1, p2; rep from * to end.
Row 2: K2, *p3, k2; rep from * to end.

Repeat rows 1 – 2 until you have reached your desired length.

After a few repeats your pattern should look like this:

Example of the Fancy Slip Stitch Rib Pattern right side (click for larger)

Example of the Fancy Slip Stitch Rib Pattern wrong side (click for larger)