ribbing

13 Knitting Rib Stitch Variations

Rib stitches are commonly used in knitting to add stretch and to stop rolling edges, but also because they are aesthetically pleasing. The variation of ribbing knit stitch patterns is vast. The standard ribbings use alternating knit columns and purl stitches, creating vertical textured stripes. The width of the stripes can vary from one stitch

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Neat Ribbing 5 Knitting Tips

How to knit a neat and tidy ribbing! If you struggle to knit a neat and tidy ribbing it may be yarn tension that’s causing you problems. Tension is crucial in knitting and many issues that may occur depends on it. Untidy ribbing is one of them. So, to make a neat ribbing that’s firm

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Rib Knit Stitch

The simplest rib stitch patterns Rib stitch is a knitting stitch pattern built up of columns of knit and purl stitches that produces a stretchy fabric that doesn’t curl, useful for example cuffs.  This technique is commonly used in knitting, especially for garments like hats, socks and sweaters to stop the knit fabric from rolling

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