1×1 Rib Stitch Knitting Pattern for Beginners

The 1×1 Rib Stitch is a classic, stretchy pattern. This vintage texture is an easy-level project with a simple combination of knits and purls.

This is perfect to knit for garments when you need a little extra give, especially on the brims of knitted hats!

Get your free written pattern instructions with a video tutorial below. You may also purchase my ad-free Knit Stitch Pattern Book in both hardcopy and e-book formats.

Table of Contents

• 1×1 Rib Stitch Texture
• Knitting Techniques
• Cast On and Cast Off Ribbing Stitches
• Knit Stitch Pattern Book (ad-free)
• Printable Knitting Instructions

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1×1 Rib Stitch Texture

• Popular Stitch Choice: The 1×1 Rib Stitch is a favorite choice for stretchy borders or brim texture to knitting projects when designing scarves and hats.
• Row Repeat: Knit up the 1×1 Rib Stitch in a simple 2-row repeat.
• Stitch Techniques: A series of easy knits and purls create the ribbed pattern.
• Easy-to-Memorize: As we are knitting an identical pattern of simple knits and purls on all rows, so this texture is easy to knit on the go, as you can memorize the pattern without needing to refer to the written pattern.
• Lies Flat: It is a favorite stitch choice because this pattern easily lies flat.
• Reversible: This is a reversible pattern because the right and wrong sides of the work display the design.
• Alternatives: If you wish to have a wider ribbing, the 2×2 Rib is another popular choice. For a thicker, looser piece give the classic Fisherman’s Rib Knit Stitch a try!

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Knitting Techniques

This 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 Ribbing 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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Knit Stitch Pattern Book (ad-free)

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!

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