Stitch Description
The Open Chain Ribbing stitch takes a traditional rib and gives it a feminine twist. By incorporating simple lace eyelets the ribs are transformed into a multi-textured lattice. This is a great stitch for scarves and blankets and looks equally nice on men and women.
Abbreviations
- K
- Knit Stitch
- P
- Purl Stitch
- ptbl
- Purl Through the Back Loop
- k2tog
- Knit 2 Together
- yo
- Yarn Over
- yfrn
- Yarn Forward Round Needle
Stitch Details
Stitch Characteristics
Pattern Instructions
Cast On: Multiples of 6 + 2
- Row 1 (WS): K2, *p4, k2; rep from * to end
- Row 2: P2, *k2tog, [yo] twice, sl 1, k1, psso, p2; rep from * to end
- Row 3: K2, *p1, purl into front of first yo, purl into back of 2nd yo, p1, k2; rep from * to end
- Row 4: P2, *yo, sl 1, k1, psso, k2tog, yfrn, p2; rep from * to end
Repeat rows 1-4 until you have reached your desired length.
Swatch Photos
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