Rib stitch is a commonly used stitch pattern and there are many different variations of it. Like the seed stitch, rib stitch produces a pattern that is stretchy which makes it great for hats, cuffs, socks, etc. Some examples of the different variations of rib stitch are: 1×1 rib, 2×2, 3×3, 5×2, and so on.
Pattern
Skill: easy
Number of stitches depend on type of ribbing.
1×1 Rib (multiple of 2 sts)
Row 1: *K1, P1; rep from * to end of row.
Repeat Row 1 until desired length.
*Knitting in the round: (multiple of 2 sts)
Rd 1: *K1, P1; rep from * to end of round.
Repeat for all rounds.
2×2 Rib (multiple of 4 sts)
Row 1: *K2, P2; rep from * to end of row.
Repeat Row 1 until desired length.
*Knitting in the round: (multiple of 4 sts)
Rd 1: *K2, P2; rep from * to end of round.
Repeat for all rounds.
5×3 Rib (multiple of 8 sts)
Row 1: *K5, P3; rep from * to end of row.
Row 2: *K3, P5; rep from * to end of row.
Repeat Row 1-2 .
*Knitting in the round (multiple of 8 sts)
Rd 1: *K5, P3; rep from * to end of round.
Repeat for all rounds.
