This video knitting tutorial will help you learn how to knit the seeded rib check stitch. This pattern uses alternating knits and purls to created a ribbed checker pattern. It’s great for washcloths and blankets. Also good for men’s patterns.
Skill: Easy
Cast On: Multiples of 4 + 3
For this pattern you will need to know the following techniques:
Knit – k
Purl – p
Pattern Instructions:
Note: This pattern is completely reversible, same on both sides
Row 1 (RS): K3, *p1, k3; rep from * to end.
Row 2: K1, *p1, k3; rep from * to last two sts, p1, k1.
Row 3: rep row 1.
Row 4: rep row 2.
Row 5: rep row 1.
Row 6: rep row 2.
Row 7: rep row 2.
Row 8: rep row 1.
Row 9: rep row 2.
Row 10: rep row 1.
Row 11: rep row 2.
Row 12: rep row 1.
Repeat rows 1 – 12 until you have reached your desired length.
After a few repeats your pattern should look like this:
Example of the Seeded Rib Check Stitch close up (click for larger)
rhdb22
Love the look of this stitch! One question though… the caption under the video says row 1 starts with K1 and the written pattern starts with K3. Does it matter as long as you do the same number of repeats?
newstitchaday
@rhdb22 The audio says row 2. it’s a typo.