7×3 Flat Rib Stitch Knitting Pattern for Beginners
The 7×3 Flat Rib Stitch Pattern has seven wide stitches of stockinette separated by three narrow reverse stockinette stitches.
Get your free written pattern instructions with video tutorials below. You may also purchase my ad-free Knit Stitch Pattern Book in both hardcopy and e-book formats.
This 2-Row Repeat Knit Stitch Pattern is an easy-level project with a simple combination of knits and purls. It is a great choice for knitting up impressive blankets, pillows, scarves, and more.
Estimated reading time: 3 minutes
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CLOSER LOOK at the 7×3 Flat Rib Stitch Pattern
The wide ribbing of the 7×3 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.
KNITTING MATERIALS
Feel free to use any size yarn and needles for your creative project.
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HOW TO KNIT THE 7×3 FLAT RIB STITCH
The 7×3 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
CAST ON AND CAST OFF 7×3 RIB STITCH
When beginning and ending Rib Stitch Patterns, you may wish to do so “in pattern.” This creates the ribbed texture along the edge for knitted items like sleeves and necks, rather than a solid horizontal edge.
Casting On: Alternating the Long-Tail Cast On Knitwise and Cast On Purlwise stitches in pattern to begin your project.
Casting Off: Alternating the Basic Cast Off Knitwise and Cast Off Purlwise gives the finished edge the same texture as your ribbing.
KNIT STITCH: 50 KNIT + PURL PATTERN BOOK
Find the 7×3 Flat Rib Stitch on page 7 of my Knit Stitch Pattern Book. Get your free printable pattern further down in this post!
Printable Knitting Instructions
Printable Knitting Pattern
The 7x3 Flat Rib Stitch Pattern has seven wide stitches of stockinette separated by three narrow garter ribs.
Materials
- Yarn - Any Gauge
Tools
- Knitting Needles - Appropriate Size for Yarn
- Tapestry Needle
- Scissors
Instructions
KNITTED FLAT ON STRAIGHT NEEDLES:
Cast On: Multiples of 10
- Row 1 (Right Side): * K7, P3 *
- Row 2 (Wrong Side): * K3, P7 *
or
IN THE ROUND ON CIRCULAR NEEDLES:
Cast On: Multiples of 10
- Row 1 (Right Side): * K7, P3 *
- Row 2: * K7, P3 *
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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