
The 5×1 Flat Rib Stitch Knitting Pattern has five wide stitches of stockinette separated by one narrow garter rib. This 2-Row Repeat Knit Stitch Pattern is an easy level project that is a great choice for knitting up impressive blankets, pillows, scarves and more.
The wide ribbing of the 5×1 Flat Rib Stitch helps allow this pattern to lie flat while keeping a bit of stretchability. This is not a reversible pattern because the right side of the work displays the design, but the wrong (back) side does not. Please continue reading to get all your materials, techniques, and written pattern instructions to knit this pattern both flat on straight needles and in the round on circular needles.

KNITTING MATERIALS for 5×1 Flat Rib Stitch
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Feel free to use any size yarn and needles for your creative project. My stitch sample was created with size 7 US knitting needles and worsted weight yarn, along with a Tapestry Needle and Scissors.

HOW TO KNIT the 5×1 Flat Rib Stitch
The 5×1 Flat Rib Stitch is an easy combination of simple Knit and Purl Stitches. Find my entire library of Knitting Techniques to help knit up this project.
- How to Cast On Without a Slip Knot or Slip Knot
- Cast On
- K = Knit Stitch
- P = Purl Stitch
- Cast Off
- Weave-in Yarn Ends

KNIT STITCH: 50 KNIT + PURL PATTERN BOOK
Find the 5×1 Flat Rib Stitch Stitch on page 7 of my Knit Stitch Pattern Book. Get your free printable pattern below!


5x1 Flat Rib Stitch Printable Knitting Pattern
The 5x1 Flat Rib Stitch Pattern has five wide stitches of stockinette separated by one narrow garter rib.
Materials
- Yarn - Any Gauge
Tools
- Knitting Needles - Appropriate Size for Yarn
- Tapestry Needle
- Scissors
Instructions
KNITTED FLAT ON STRAIGHT NEEDLES:
Cast On: Multiples of 6
- Row 1 (Right Side): * K5, P1 *
- Row 2 (Wrong Side): * K1, P5 *
or
IN THE ROUND ON CIRCULAR NEEDLES:
Cast On: Multiples of 6
- Row 1 (Right Side): * K5, P1 *
- Row 2: * K5, P1 *
Notes
Repeat Rows 1 – 2 until your piece is the length you desire
Repeat pattern between the * * asterisks
Not a Reversible Knit Stitch Pattern
2-Row Repeat
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KNITTING TECHNIQUES
- Slip Knot
- CO = Cast On Long Tail Method
- K = Knit Stitch
- P = Purl Stitch
- BO = Bind Off
- Weave In Ends
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KNITTING CHART
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