The Double Lace Rib Stitch :: Knitting Stitch #102
Stitch Description
The Double Lace Rib Stitch is a relatively simple way to dress up the rib stitch that does not pull in the the fabric as much as traditional ribbing. The double lace rib would be great as a decorative panel in any project or could be used to add a little bit of beautiful texture. It’s perfect for a scarf just on it’s own.
Video Tutorial
Abbreviations
- K
- Knit Stitch
- P
- Purl Stitch
- yo
- Yarn Over
- k2tog tbl
- Knit Two Together Through the Back Loop
- k2tog
- Knit Two Together
- yfrn
- Yarn Forward Round Needle
Stitch Details
Stitch Characteristics
Pattern Instructions
Cast On: Multiples of 6 + 2
- Row 1 (Right Side): K2, *p1, yo, K2tog tbl, p1, k2; rep from * to end
- Row 2: p2, *k1, p2; rep * to end
- Row 3: K2, *P1, K2tog, yfrn, p1, k2; rep from * to end
- Row 4: p2, *k1, p2; rep * to end
Repeat rows 1-4 until you have reached your desired length.
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Johnny Vasquez
Johnny is the founder of New Stitch a Day and Head Honcho at Knitiversity.
Since 2011 he's helped millions of people become Fearless Knitters though his tutorials, patterns, classes, and books. When he's not knitting he likes to play his baritone ukulele, hangout at speakeasy bars, and discuss movies with friends. He currently lives in Estonia with his wife and 3 kids.
we are really impressed with the layout of your website it has really helped us work out how to some of the stitches thank you for every thing.
Thanks!
Can you provide any general guidelines for working a lace ribbing pattern like this in the round?
For example, should I simply work a multiple of 6 stitches only (deleting the +2) and then reverse the even rows:
— K2 – P1
Seems like you’ve got it figured out pretty well.
Great! Thanks so much for confirming, Johnny. I appreciate your feedback and fabulous resources you are providing…..
Many thanks!
Metta
Hi there!
I’m a little confused about the different between yon and yfrn. According to your instructions on knitting the ‘yarn over (yo)’, they are pretty much the same.
Thank you!
Yarn Over Needle (yon) is used when going from a knit stitch to a purl stitch. Yarn Forward Round Needle (yfrn) is used when going from a knit stitch to a purl stitch. They are both different types of Yarn Overs (yo). Does that help?