The floating snake cable stitch creates a fabric with delicate ribs, punctuated by vertical zig zag cables. These cables are bordered by columns of twisted stockinette that provide a braided accent.

The chevron rib stitch creates a knitted fabric with zig zag chevrons using only knits and purls. This textured pattern is great for scarves and blankets.

The double herringbone mesh is a lace panel stitch. It's used as a decorative insert in larger pieces of fabric, like shawls, blankets, and light sweaters.

The Russian stitch is a mosaic colorwork pattern. It creates a fabric of zig zagging columns of contrasting color. Using only one color at a time and slipped stitches, this bold graphic design is easy to make.

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 …