This video knitting tutorial will help you learn how to knit the mock rib check stitch. This pattern simulates a broken rib by alternating knit stitch and knit one below. It looks similar to brioche but is easier to knit. It creates a fluffy fabric that’s great for warm scarves, blankets, and pillows.

Skill: Easy
Cast On: Multiples of 2

For this pattern you will need to know the following techniques:
Knit – k
Purl – p
Knit One Below – k1b

Pattern Instructions:

Row 1 (RS): *K1, k1b; rep from * to last two stitches, k2.
Row 2: Rep row 1.
Row 3: Rep row 1.
Row 4: Rep row 1.
Row 5: Rep row 1.
Row 6: Rep row 1.
Row 7: K2, *k1b, k1; rep from * to end.
Row 8: Rep row 7.
Row 9: Rep row 7.
Row 10: Rep row 7.
Row 11: Rep row 7.
Row 12: Rep row 7.

Repeat rows 1 – 12 until you have reached your desired length.

After a few repeats your pattern should look like this:

Example of the Mock Rib Check Stitch right side (click for larger)

Example of the Mock Rib Check Stitch wrong side (click for larger)