A Great Substitute for the Classic Ribbing: Lace Rib Stitch + Video
In today’s tutorial, you’ll learn how to knit a great substitute for the classic 2×2 ribbing: The Lace Rib stitch.
This stitch is part of the Easy Lace Knitting Patterns collection, where you’ll find more one-row, two-row, and 4-row repeat designs.
Easy to knit, reversible, pretty stretchy, it doesn’t curl and it’s a two-row repeat pattern!
The Lace Rib stitch has a great texture to it, perfect for knitting the hems and cuffs of a stylish jumper or cardigan, or for knitting a romantic scarf or rectangular shawl.
It features embossed columns, that give it an elegant vertical look (similar to the Feather Rib stitch).
This swatch (and the swatch on the video) were knitted using a beautiful set of bamboo needles #ad
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Let’s get started!
Abbreviations
CO: Cast on
WS: Wrong side of the work
st: Stitch
K: Knit
P: Purl
p3tog: Purl three stitches together
yo: Yarn over
BO: Bind off
How to Knit the Lace Rib Knit Stitch
CO multiples of 5 + 2 stitches; i.e.: 5 * 4 = 20 + 2 =22 stitches.
1º row (WS): K2, *p3tog, K2*. Repeat from * to *, to the end of the row.
2º row: P2, *yo, p1, yo, p2*. Repeat from * to *, to the end of the row.
These two rows create the pattern.
Repeat them until the desired length is reached. When finished, BO after a row 2, working each stitch as it presents.
This is the other side of the work:
Enjoy the video tutorial:
I hope you like it as much as I do (don’t forget to share the love ;D)
Hugs and happy knitting,
Carolina – So Woolly
PS: Explore more designs like this in the Easy Lace Knitting Patterns collection.
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