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The Oblique Rib Stitch :: Knitting Stitch #37

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Stitch Description

The Oblique Rib Stitch is a simple rib pattern that creates a diagonal broken rib and is great for large pieces of fabric like afghans and pillows, or scarves.

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Abbreviations

k: Knit
p: Purl

Stitch Details

Skill Level
Easy

Row Count
Number of Rows: 4

Pattern Repeat
Multiples of 4

Stitch Characteristics

oblique rib stitch | rib stitch | ribbing | textured

Pattern Instructions

Cast On: Multiples of 4

Row 1 (RS): *K2, p2; rep from * to end.
Row 2: K1, *p2, k2; rep from * to last 3 sts, p2, k1.
Row 3: *P2, k2; rep from * to end.
Row 4: P1, *k2, p2* to the last stitch, p1.

Repeat rows 1-4 until you have reached your desired length.

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One Response

fergusonsarah

Thanks for sharing the video. I have always wanted to learn how to do this knitting.

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The Oblique Rib Stitch :: Knitting Stitch #37

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