Mock Rib knitting stitch pattern step by step
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Mock Rib knitting stitch: An easy two-row repeat pattern – So Woolly

The Mock Rib stitch is an easy two-row repeat pattern, perfect for beginners. If you know your knits and purls, this one is for you! (No increases nor decreases are needed).

It has a nice texture to it, similar to the Blanket stitch we knitted a couple of weeks ago, it’s ideal for knitting blankets, scarves, cowls, sweaters, hats, mittens, baby clothing, cushions… you name it 😉

This swatch is knitted in 100% cotton yarn, using 5 mm needles:

Abbreviations

CO: Cast on

st: Stitch

RS: Right side of the work

k: Knit

p: Purl

BO: Bind off

Remember, even for knits and purls stitches, everything will be easier if you use sharp tip knitting needles 😉

How to knit the Mock Rib stitch

CO an odd number of stitches, i.e.: 11 stitches.

1º and every odd row: *K1, P1*. Repeat from * to *, ending with k1.

2º and every even row: Purl across.

Repeat these two rows until the desired length is reached. When finished, BO in pattern after a row 2.

How to knit the Mock Rib stitch: An easy two-row repeat pattern, ideal for beginners.

Enjoy the video tutorial!

Mock Rib stitch

This is the wrong side of the work:

Learn to knit the Mock Rib stitch, a lovely combination of knits and purls, great for cowls, scarves, sweaters, cushions, blankets, and many other projects.

I hope you enjoyed this tutorial…

Hugs and happy knitting xo

Carolina – So Woolly

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