How to knit the Moss Rib stitch (two rows only!)

In this post, I’m sharing how to knit the Moss Rib stitch… so cute!

It’s a two-row repeat pattern, super easy to do, ideal for beginners, because the only techniques required are knit and purl 😉

Although it’s not identical on both sides, they look pretty, so to me, it’s a reversible pattern.

Moreover, it doesn’t curl, which makes it great not only for baby stuff but also for scarves, blankets, cowls, etc.

In adittion, it’s a lovely stitch for edges or borders (it’s not as stretchy as a regular Rib).

Without further ado, grab your needles, and some yarn, and let’s get ribbing!

CO: Cast on

RS: Right side of the work

st: Stitch

K: Knit

P: Purl

BO: Bind off

The odd rows form the right side of the work.

The first and the last are edge (selvage) stitches, and will be knitted on every row.

How to knit the Moss Rib stitch pattern

CO multiples of 5 + 2 + 2 (edge st); i.e.: 5 * 3 = 15 + 2 = 17 + 2 = 19 st.

1º and every odd row (RS): K1 (edge), *K3, P1, K1*. Repeat from * to *, to last 3 st, ending with K2, K1 (edge)

2º and every even row: K1 (edge), P2, *K1, P1, K1, P2*. Repeat from * to *, to last st, K1 (edge).

These two rows create the pattern. Repeat them until the desired length is reached.

When finished, BO working each stitch as it presents, after row 1 (WS).

This is the wrong side of the work:

Enjoy the video tutorial:

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Hugs, happy ribbing 🙂

xoxo

Carolina – So Woolly

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