This video knitting tutorial will help you learn how to knit the Woven Rib Stitch. This simple rib pattern puts a small twist on the traditional rib stitch. By adding slipped stitches a woven textured fabric is created. It’s perfect of manly scarves, blankets, and washcloths.

Skill: Easy
Cast On: Multiples of 6 + 3

TECHNIQUES USED IN THIS STITCH:
Knit – k
Purl – p
Slip Stitch – sl
Yarn Back – yb
Yarn Forward – yf

Pattern Instructions:

Row 1 (RS): P3, *sl 1 purlwise, yb, k1, yf, sl 1 purlwise, p3; rep from * to end

Row 2: K3, *p3, k3; rep from * to end

Row 3: *P3, k1, yf, sl 1 purlwise, yb, k1; rep from * to last 3 sts, p3

Row 4: K3, *p3, k3; rep from * to end

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

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

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