The Seeded Rib Stitch Pattern creates thick, textured rows. This is an easy-level project created with a simple combination of knits and purls.
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CLOSER LOOK at the Seeded Rib Stitch Pattern
These ribs create a thick, textured piece of knitting that is stretchy in a 2-Row Repeat Knit Stitch Pattern.
The Seeded Rib Stitch is a reversible pattern, meaning that on both sides of your work, the Right and Wrong sides look identical.
It is stretchy but holds its shape with the seed stitches between the rows of ribbing. Also called the English Mock Rib, this is an easy-level project. I have a lot of great rib knit stitch patterns, so make sure to check those out, as well.

HOW TO KNIT THE SEEDED RIB STITCH
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

Cast On and Cast Off
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 Pattern Book (ad-free)
Find the Seeded Rib Stitch on page 14 of my printed and digital Knit Stitch Pattern Book. Get your free printed pattern further down in this post.

Printable Knitting Instructions

Printable Knitting Pattern
The Seeded Rib Stitch Pattern creates thick, textured rows. It is an easy level project, also called the English Mock Rib.
Materials
- Yarn - Any Gauge
Tools
- Knitting Needles - Appropriate Size for Yarn
- Tapestry Needle
- Scissors
Instructions
KNITTED FLAT ON STRAIGHT NEEDLES:
Cast On: Multiples of 4, plus 3
- Row 1 (Right Side): * K3, P1 *, K3
- Row 2 (Wrong Side): K1, P1, K1, * K2, P1, K1 *
or
IN THE ROUND ON CIRCULAR NEEDLES:
Cast On: Multiples of 4
- Row 1: * K3, P1 *
- Row 2: * P1, K1, P2 *
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
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KNITTING CHART
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I hope you are inspired to knit up this Seeded Rib Knit Stitch Pattern in your next knitting project.
Happy knitting to you!
