How to increase in English rib and how to work the next 2 rounds

In this DROPS video we show how to increase in English rib and how to work after the increase, as used in the jumper in DROPS 197-2 and in the skirt in DROPS 196-37. We start by working 7 English rib stitches before we increase like this: Knit yarn over and knit stitch together but wait to slip the yarn over and worked stitch off the needle * make 1 yarn over on right needle and knit 1 more stitch in the stitch and yarn over worked*, work from *-* a total 2 times = 5 stitches (= 4 stitches increased). On next round, work the stitches into the English rib (like this: * 1 yarn over, slip 1 stitch on to right needle purlwise, purl 1 *, repeat * - * 1 more time, 1 yarn over, slip 1 stitch on to right needle purlwise ). Continue with English rib. Next round work English rib as follows: * Knit yarn over and knit stitch together, purl 1 *, repeat *-* the entire round. In this video we use the yarn DROPS Snow. You MUST read the pattern and look at the chart (if there is) to be able to follow this video properly. You’ll find a pattern by clicking on one of the pictures below.

Patterns using this technique

DROPS 196-37

DROPS 195-32

DROPS 195-31

DROPS 197-2

Video #1334, listed in: Learn to knit, How to increase in knitting, Increase in english rib, English Rib tips

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Yvonne Lindsay wrote:

Is this how to do the Raglan increases in DROPS Baby & Children 38-7 the Outdoors sweater? I can't seem to find a tutorial specific to Raglan increases in English rib and am having difficulty visualising the written instructions.

17.06.2025 - 02:40

DROPS Design :

Dear Mrs Lindsay, not exactly as you will increase here in one K stitch from the English rib and in this pattern you are suppose to work several times the P stitch and its yarn over, but the idea will be the same, I mean you will purl together the purl stitch and its yarn over one time, make a yarn over then purl together the purl stitch and its yarn over once again so that there are 3 sts on the right needle, drop off the stitch from left needle. Work the next 5 ss in English rib as before and repeat the increase in the next P stitch and its yarn over. Hope it can help. Happy knitting!

18.06.2025 - 16:13

Samuel Ericson Budiaman wrote:

Hii, thanks for the tutorial. I'm making one of your guys' sweater and I was wondering how do you avoid the holes when doing increases in the english rib? Thankss I hope to hear from you guys again.

07.04.2025 - 19:38

DROPS Design :

Dear Mr Ericson Budiaman, most of the time there will be a small hole in the stitch you are increasing in - as shown in video. You can probably make sure to avoid looser yarn overs to make them smaller. Your Yarn store might have also tips for you, don't hesitate to ask them, even per mail or telephone. Happy knitting!

08.04.2025 - 10:09

Marianne: wrote:

Hvordan er rettmaskene tegnet inn i diagrammet? Kan ikke se annet enn vrangmasker, og at det står at to vrangmasker skal strikkes sammen, mens videoen viser at det er kastet og rettmasken som skal strikkes sammen.Også symbolet for kastet og rettmasken er forskjellig i selve diagrammet og i diagramforklaringen. Hvordan er diagrammet å forstå? Er det ment for vrangen?

13.12.2021 - 13:39

Federica wrote:

Hello, is there a tutorial on how to increase with half fisherman's rib stitch? Can this way shown here apply to? Thanks

29.11.2021 - 10:12

DROPS Design :

Dear Federica, this video shows how to increase 4 sts in fisherman's rib, hope this can help. Happy knitting!

30.11.2021 - 08:41

Jenny wrote:

How to increase in false fisherman’s rib

28.09.2021 - 06:42

DROPS Design :

Dear Jenny, it depends how the pattern explains to increase; this video shows how to increase 4 sts in Fisherman's rib, can this help?

28.09.2021 - 08:35

Mar wrote:

Like Lynne I have been knitting the Fritid pattern. After knitting the first two rounds following the instructions and charts I too have found that the false English rib comes out back to front and indeed is reversed. I have also looked at the video on how to increase the 4 stitches. Perhaps it because I knit English style and not continental. Also the video title is how to work false English rib and purl stitches on the round. Perhaps it should be knitted stitches. Very confusing .

12.10.2020 - 00:00

Lynne wrote:

Hi again. Thanks for you quick reply. I did follow the video at the beginning and as I say the pattern has worked out perfectly but it is on the inside of the circular needle and looks lovely. However, the stocking stitch neckline where I cast on is on the outside and the pattern on the outside has a lot of purl. Can you think of any reason why this has happened please?

31.08.2020 - 11:44

DROPS Design :

Dear Lynne, it might be a good idea to bring your work to the store or show them a picture - or maybe show your picture in our DROPS workshop where other knitters could help you understanding the issue. Happy knitting!

01.09.2020 - 09:51

Lynne wrote:

Hi. I'm making the Fritid jumper and the pattern has worked out ok, the increases are clear and the pattern is lovely BUT it seems to be inside out. The neckline on the outside of the circular needle is correctly in stocking stitch and below seems to be the wrong side of the pattern. The opposite on the inside of the needle. HELP! I've undone the knitting twice and re-tried but still the same problem. Is there any way to send you photos so you can see what I mean? Please can you help?!

31.08.2020 - 10:38

DROPS Design :

Dear Lynne, the Fritid jumper is worked in false English rib, did you check this video? This should help you to understand how to work the diagrams (and this one how to increase). Happy knitting!

31.08.2020 - 10:53

Alinr wrote:

Bonjour Merci pour les explacations Je n arrive pas a faire les augmentations comme décris susmentionné Je tricoté un pull point brioche C est peut être une autre manière de faire? Bav

05.02.2020 - 08:14

DROPS Design :

Bonjour Aline, cette vidéo montre comment augmenter dans des côtes anglaises avec jetés (= point "brioche" anglais), on les fait dans des bicolores dans la vidéo, mais la technique sera la même quand on tricote avec une seule couleur. En fonction de votre modèle, vous devrez peut être augmenter encore d'une autre façon. Bon tricot!

05.02.2020 - 08:48

B Svellingen wrote:

Hei Videoen over stopper etter 12 sek. ? Det gjør også noen av de andre videoene. Ellers synes jeg denne oppskriften ikke er så lett å finne ut av. Det er 2 diagram, hva er forskjellen, annet enn at det såt 2 og 1 , og på 1, sår det en linge med 43,46,50,54,58,63 ?

02.02.2020 - 21:03