Diagonal Rib Stitch Knitting Pattern

The Diagonal Rib Stitch Pattern is a great way to create the depth of ribbing while allowing your piece to easily lay flat.

This 8-Row Repeat Knit Stitch Pattern and is an easy-level project created with a simple combination of knits and purls. It would be perfect to knit up a pillow or an elegant scarf.

Closer Look at the Diagonal Rib Stitch

Let’s take a close look at our Diagonal Rib Stitch Knitting Pattern, seeing exactly how those knits and purls are knitted together to make this simple pattern.

The Diagonal Rib Knit Stitch is a reversible pattern, meaning that both sides of your work, the Right and Wrong sides, are identical. This makes for a great pattern choice for knitted items that show off both sides of your work, like scarves or blankets.

It is a favorite stitch choice because this pattern easily lays flat.

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Knitting Techniques

The Diagonal 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

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Cast On and Cast Off Rib Stitches

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.

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