Fisherman’s rib is a common stitch that alternates between knit and knit 1 below.
(Flat knitting)
Cast on a multiple of 2 stitches
Row 1 (RS): Knit
Row 2 (WS): (Knit 1, Knit 1 below) repeat to end
Row 3 (RS): (Knit 1, Knit 1 below) repeat to end
Repeat Row 2-3 to desired length
(Circular knitting)
Cast on a multiple of 2 stitches
Rnd 1 (RS): Knit
Rnd 2 (RS): (Purl 1, Purl 1 below) repeat to end
Rnd 3 (RS): (Knit 1, Knit 1 below) repeat to end
Repeat Rnd 2-3 to desired length
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Watch to Learn
Watch this video to learn how to knit fisherman’s rib.
If you have questions, please refer to the video tutorial and written instructions above.