This stitch was originally posted on July 9, 2012

This video knitting tutorial will help you learn how to knit the simple lace rib stitch. This pattern is a basic lace stitch that is great for beginners. It’s good for baby blankets, scarves, shawls, and bags or an edging on a garment!

Skill: Intermediate
Worked over 4 stitches on a reverse stockinette background.

TECHNIQUES USED IN THIS STITCH:
Knit – k
Purl – p
Knit Through the Back Loop – KBL
Purl Through the Back Loop – PBL
Yarn Over – yo
Slip Stitch – sl
Pass Slip Stitch Over – psso
Knit Two Together – k2tog

Pattern Instructions:

Row 1 (RS): [k tbl] twice, *k3, [k tbl] 3 times; rep from * to last 5 sts, k3, [k tbl] twice
Row 2: [p tbl] twice, *p3, [p tbl] 3 times; rep from * to last 5 sts, p3, [p tbl]
Row 3: [k tbl] twice, *yo, sl 1, k2tog, psso, yo, [k tbl] 3 times; rep from * to last 5 sts, yo, sl 1, k2tog, psso, yo, [k tbl] twice.
Row 4: [p tbl] twice, *p3, [p tbl] 3 times; rep from * to last 5 sts, p3, [p tbl]

Repeat these 4 rows until you have reached your desired length.

After a few repeats your pattern should look like this:

Example of the Simple Lace Rib Stitch Right Side (click for larger)

Example of the Simple Lace Rib Stitch Wrong Side (click for larger)