
The 1×1 Rib Stitch is a classic, stretchy pattern. This is perfect to knit for garments when you need a little extra give, especially on the brims of knitted hats! This knitting pattern is an easy level project, perfect for everyone who has completed my Absolute Beginner Knitting Series.
Get all of your materials, techniques, with written and charted pattern instructions, both flat on straight needles and in the round on circular needles below. This pattern is also found on page 5 of my Knit Stitch Pattern Book!

WATCH 1X1 RIB STITCH VIDEO INTRODUCTION
Find the full stitch-by-stitch video tutorial below!
CLOSER LOOK AT THE 1X1 RIB STITCH PATTERN
This 2-Row Repeat Knit Stitch Pattern has a really stretchy texture. It looks a lot like the Stockinette Stitch but it’s really super stretchy and is identical on both sides. On the right and wrong sides of the work, it looks exactly the same, making this a reversible pattern.

KNITTING MATERIALS
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Feel free to use any size yarn and needles for your creative project. My 1×1 Rib 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 1X1 RIB STITCH
The 1×1 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 1×1 Rib Stitch on page 5 of my Knit Stitch Pattern Book. Get your free printable pattern further down in this post!

1×1 RIB STITCH KNITTING PATTERN
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1x1 Rib Stitch Printable Knitting Pattern
The 1x1 Rib Stitch is a classic, stretchy pattern. This is perfect to knit for garments when you need a little extra give, especially on the brims of knitted hats!
Materials
- Yarn - Any Gauge
Tools
- Knitting Needles - Appropriate Size for Yarn
- Tapestry Needle
- Scissors
Instructions
KNITTED FLAT ON STRAIGHT NEEDLES:
Cast On: Multiples of 2
- Row 1 (Right Side): * K1, P1 *
- Row 2 (Wrong Side): * K1, P1 *
or
IN THE ROUND ON CIRCULAR NEEDLES:
Cast On: Multiples of 2
- Row 1 (Right Side): * K1, P1 *
- Row 2: * K1, P1 *
Notes
Repeat Rows 1 – 2 until your piece is the length you desire.
Repeat pattern between the * * asterisks
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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