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 written pattern instructions both flat and in the round below, along with knitting chart and video tutorial.
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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.
- Stretchy: 1×1 Ribbing is a favorite choice for comfortable elasticity, making it perfect for projects that require a bit of stretch. The brims of hats and cuffs of sweaters often use this 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.
- Lays Flat: It is a favorite stitch choice because this pattern easily lays 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!
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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Knit Stitch Pattern Book
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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.
Printable Knitting Instructions
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: * 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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