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rib
A rib consist of purled and knitted stitches work alternately (knit 1, purl 1 or knit 2, purl 2). A rib is much more elastic than for example stockinette stitches and is therefore frequently used for edges (at the bottom of sweaters/jackets, at the end of sleeves) or hats.
synonyms: ribbed knitting, rib edge, ribbing
category: technique
"rib" in other languages
- Česky: pružný vzor
- Dansk: rib
- Deutsch: Rippenmuster
- Eesti keeles: soonik
- English (UK): rib
- Español: resorte
- Français: côtes
- Íslensku: stroff
- Italiano: Coste
- Magyarul: Bordás minta
- Nederlands: boordsteek
- Norsk: vrangbord
- Polski: ściągaczem
- Português: canelado
- Suomi: joustinneule
- Svenska: resår
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