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How to work Fisherman's rib back and forth, using only knit stitches

In this DROPS video we show how to knit Fishermans rib using only knit stitches. Everyone who can knit can also work this version of Fishermans rib!

Knit back and forth on needles. Cast on an even number of sts (i.e 10, 12, 14 and so on). Knit 1 row. Continue every row like this: * K1, K1 in the stitch below next st (= k1b) *, repeat *-* across the row, turn.

You must read the pattern to be able to follow. You’ll find patterns where this technique is used by clicking on the pictures below.

Patterns using this technique

DROPS 60-21

DROPS 60-21
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Video #186, listed in: Learn to knit, Texture Knitting, English rib

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Country flag Ingrid wrote:

Har set på alle eksempler på teknik for patentstrik i oversigten og ingen af dem svarer til beskrivelsen på halvpatent i opskrift 60-21. Fint nok, at I synes jeg selv kan vælge teknik, men mit spørgsmål er igen: Hvilken patent teknik passer til 60-21 eller er den ikke i patent og skal strikkes med teknik som angivet i opskriften. Jeg er begynder i patentstrik og vil gerne opnå korrekt resultat af opskriften.

03.10.2020 - 16:02

DROPS Design :

Hej Ingrid, der findes mange varianter af patent. Den vi beskriver i opskriften er også en form for halvpatent og den strikkes således ifølge opskriften: 1.pind vrangen: strik hver masker ret pinden ud 2.pind retsiden: strik 1 maske ret i masken under, 1 maske ret osv. 3.pind vrangen: strik hver maske ret pinden ud 4.pind retsiden: strik 1 maske ret i masken under, 1 maske ret, osv. Prøv at lave en lille prøve først, så vil du se at hver 2.masker bliver til retriller hele vejen op og hver 2.maske bliver til store glatstriks-masker hele vejen op. Du skal strikke 10 pinde frem og tilbage før du kan se mønsteret.

07.10.2020 - 16:19

Country flag Ingrid wrote:

I opskrift 60-21 står at man kun skal strikke i masken under på hver anden pind, men her skriver I at man skal gøre det på hver pind og at denne type patent passer til opskrift 60-21. Så hvilken teknik er korrekt at bruge til 60-21?

01.10.2020 - 19:23

DROPS Design :

Hej Ingrid, her har du en god oversigt over de forskellige teknikker, vælg den du synes bedst omPatentstrik - en oversigt

02.10.2020 - 14:44

Country flag LillyS wrote:

This is actually half Fisherman’s rib!

21.09.2018 - 13:03

Country flag Susanne wrote:

Hvor kan jeg ikke afspille video?

20.03.2018 - 06:00

Country flag Betty Senerchia wrote:

What size needle do I use for the fisherman scarf shown, it is beautiful stitch.

09.02.2018 - 02:46

DROPS Design :

Dear Mrs Senerchia, you will find yarn and needle size required on the pattern, remember to check your gauge first and adjust needle size if required. Happy knitting!

09.02.2018 - 09:56

Country flag Mette wrote:

Hvordan tager jeg ud, så patentmønstret fortsættes?

24.01.2018 - 11:13

DROPS Design :

Hei Mette. Gjør et kast for å øke, dette kastet strikkes løpende inn i patent mønstret, men man får først en helt ny "Patent-rille" i hver side etter at man har økt ut to ganger i hver side. Evnt ta en titt på vår video: "Tag ud i Helpantent". God Fornøyelse!

02.02.2018 - 10:27

Country flag Gro wrote:

Flott video, jeg lærte dette fort. Men, hva gjør jeg når jeg har strikket feil? Hvordan retter man opp igjen en maske?

03.11.2017 - 22:41

DROPS Design :

Hei Gro. Ta en titt på vår video: "Hvordan reparere mistet arbeid i patent" kanskje den kan hjelpe deg. God Fornøyelse!

15.11.2017 - 11:39

Country flag Ellen Palm wrote:

How can I adapt this stitch (one of my favorites!) for circular knitting? The video is very clear and easy to understand, many thanks.

29.03.2017 - 03:35

Country flag Henriika wrote:

Hej! Hur lagar ni tillsätningar på denna? Att det skulle inte bli en jätte stor hål..

14.11.2016 - 09:55

DROPS Design :

Lisäyksiä voidaan tehdä esim. langankierroin. Kun neulot langankierron seuraavalla kerroksella kiertäen, työhön ei jää reikää.

14.11.2016 - 16:18

Country flag Monique Coulombe wrote:

Je tricote un bonnet maille anglaise, ma question est la suivante ? Mon modele est de 60 mailles est-ce que je dois ajouter 2 mailles de plus pour lisiere ? Merci beaucoup. Ce serait apprécié de me donner une réponse

18.01.2016 - 05:28

DROPS Design :

Bonjour Mme Coulombe, si le modèle vous indique de tricoter 60 m en rond (= sans m lis), et que vous voulez le tricoter en allers et retours, alors oui, il vous faudra monter 2 m en plus pour la couture - voir aussi ici. Bon tricot!

18.01.2016 - 15:37

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