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English rib

Learn different ways to knit English rib (also known as Brioche), with our tutorial videos.

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How to knit English Rib

In this DROPS video we show how to knit English rib. This large fluffy rib is identical on both sides. It's great for scarves, blankets etc. We knit back and forth on needles, using an uneven number of sts. 1st row: 1 edge st in garter, *K1, yo, slip 1 st as if purled*, rep *-*, end with K1, 1 edge st in garter. 2nd row: 1 edge st in garter, *yo, slip 1 st as if purled, K next st and yo tog*, rep *-*, end with yo, slip 1 st as if purled, 1 edge st in garter. 3rd row: 1 edge st in garter, *K next st and yo tog, yo, slip 1 st as if purled *, rep *-*, end with K next st and yo tog, 1 edge st in garter. Repeat row 2 and 3 (This video is showing row 2 and 3). 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.
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How to work fisherman's rib back and forth on the needle

In this DROPS video we show you how to work fisherman's rib. This technique gives a result that is very similar to English rib, but instead of making yarn overs you work in the stitch directly below on the previous row. You work like this: Row 1 (Wrong side): knit all stitches. Row 2 (Right side): Knit 1, *Purl 1, knit 1 in the stitch directly below next stitch* repeat from *-* until the end of the row. Repeat row 2. In this video we have used the yarn DROPS Snow
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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.
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How to knit English rib in the round

In this DROPS video we show how to knit English rib in the round. Cast on an even number of sts on a circular needle ROUND 1: * 1 YO, slip 1 st as if to P, K 1 *, repeat from *-*. ROUND 2: * P tog YO and slipped st, 1 YO, slip 1 st as if to P *, repeat from *-*. ROUND 3: * 1 YO, slip 1 st as if to P, K tog YO and slipped st *, repeat from *-*. Repeat 2nd and 3rd round upwards. You must read the pattern to be able to follow. You’ll find patterns where you can use this technique by clicking on the pictures below.
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How to work English rib with two colours

In this DROPS video we show you how to start working English rib with two colours. You must read the pattern to be able to follow. You’ll find patterns using this technique by clicking on the pictures below.
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How to work English rib in the round with 2 colour

In this DROPS video we show how we work English rib in the round with 2 colour. We have already cast on, worked round 1 with green like this: * 1 yarn over, slip 1 stitch as if to purl, knit 2 together *, work from *-* to end of round. The 2 rounds we shown in the video are round 2 and 3. ROUND 2 with colour Mauve: * Purl the yarn over and the slipped stitch together, 1 yarn over, slip 1 stitch as if to purl *, work from *-*. ROUND 3 with colour green: * 1 yarn over, slip 1 stitch as if to purl, knit yarn over and slipped stitch together *, work from *-* (be careful; the last yarn over does not look like a yarn over, but the strand of colour 2 is at the front of the piece; lay the strand over to make a yarn over). Repeat rounds 2 and 3. We use the yarn DROPS Snow. You also need to read the pattern as well as watch the video. You will patterns with this technique by clicking on one of the picture below.
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How to knit False English Rib (1)

In this DROPS video we show one way of knitting False English Rib (back and forth in single pointed needles + 1 garter sts in each side). We have already knitted a few rows, we start the video with: Row 1: 1 edge st in garter st, * K 1, 1 YO, slip 1 st as if to P (with yarn behind piece) *, repeat from *-* until 2 sts remain, finish with K 1 and 1 edge st in garter st. Row 2: 1 edge st in garter st, * K 1, K tog YO and slipped st *, repeat from *-* until 2 sts remain, finish with K 1 and 1 edge st in garter st. Repeat 1st and 2nd row upwards. You must read the pattern to be able to follow. You’ll find patterns using this technique by clicking on the picture below.
5:46
How to knit false English rib on circular needles

In this DROPS video we show a method where we knit false English rib in the round on circular needle. We have already worked a few rounds so that the pattern appears better. We start the video with round 1: ROUND 1: * 1 st in garter st, 1 YO, slip 1 st as if to P *, repeat from *-* until 1 st remains, finish with 1 st in garter st. ROUND 2: * 1 st in garter st, K tog YO and slipped st from previous round *, repeat from *-* until 1 st remains, finish with 1 st in garter st. Repeat rounds 1 to 2. GARTER ST (in the round on circular needle): 1 ridge = 2 rounds. * K 1 round and P 1 round *, repeat from *-*. You must read the pattern to be able to follow this video properly. You’ll find a pattern using this technique by clicking on the picture below.
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How to work false English rib and purl stitches on the round.

This DROPS video illustrates how to work false English/fisherman’s rib and purl stitches on the round. We have worked a few rows prior to shooting this video. Work like so: 1. round: * purl 1, make 1 yarn over, slip the next stitch on to the right needle as if to purl *, repeat from *-* to the end of the round 2. round: * purl 1, knit yarn over and the slipped stitch together *, repeat from *-* to the end of the round. Repeat 1. and 2. round For this video we have used DROPS Snow. You’ll have to follow pattern instructions (or diagrams where applicable) in addition to watching this video. Patterns using this technique can be found by clicking on the photos below.
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How to work false English rib and purl stitches back and forth on needle

This DROPS video illustrates how to work false English/fisherman’s rib and purl stitches back and forth on the needle. We have worked a few rows prior to shooting this video. Work like so: 1st row: Knit 1, * purl 1, make 1 yarn over, slip the next stitch on to the right needle as if to purl *, repeat from *-* until 2 stitches remain, purl 1, knit 1 2nd row: Knit 1, * knit 1, purl yarn over and the slipped stitch together *, repeat from *-* until 2 stitches remain, knit 2. Repeat 1st and 2nd row. For this video we have used DROPS Snow. You’ll have to follow pattern instructions (or diagrams where applicable) in addition to watching this video. Patterns using this technique can be found by clicking on the photos below.
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How to knit Shaker Rib

In this DROPS video we show how to knit the Shaker Rib (also known as half Fishermans Rib), which means it's not as bulky as conventional Fishermans Rib. We knit with 1 edge st each side knits on every row. 1st row (WS): knit all sts. 2nd row (RS): *p1, knit 1 in the stitch below (aka p1, 1B)*, repeat *-* across row (if uneven number of sts end p1). Repeat row 1 and 2. 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.
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How to knit false English rib with 2 stitches in between.

In this DROPS video we show you how to knit false English rib with 2 stitches in between from DROPS Extra 0-970. We already have knitted some rows and starts by showing row 2. (1st st is knitted in garter st (K in each row)). Row 2: * P 1, K 2 *, repeat from *-* 6 times in total, P 1. Row 3: * 1 double st (=K 1 st below next K st on needle - i.e. sts from the two previous rows are worked as one), P 2 *, repeat from *-* 6 times in total, 1 double st. (= 7 double sts in total). Repeat 2nd and 3rd row. This scarf is knitted in DROPS Snow. You must read the pattern to be able to follow this video properly. You’ll find the pattern by clicking on the picture below.
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How to work English rib variation with 3 garter stitches in between

In this DROPS video we show how to work English rib variation with 3 garter stitches inbetween. This rib pattern is similar to English rib, but less bulky and yarn consuming. Number of sts (not incl edge sts) should be able to divide by 4 + 3. 1st row: 1 edge st in garter, *k3, slip 1 st as if to purl with yarn in front of work*, rep *-*, end row with k3, 1 edge st in garter. 2nd row: 1 edge st in garter, k1, * slip 1 st as if to purl with yarn in front of work, k3*, rep *-*, end row with slip 1 st as if to purl with yarn in front of work, k1 and 1 edge st in garter. Rep row 1 and 2.
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How to knit a double stitch

In this DROPS video we show how to work 2 sts together laying on top of each other to create a texture. We have already knitted 2 inch/5 cm to show the pattern more clear. From RS: * K 4, K1 in st below the K st on needle. (i.e. sts from the two previous rows are knitted as one) *, repeat *-* two more times and end with K4. From WS: knit all sts, except double sts which are purled. Repeat these 2 rows for pattern. You must read the pattern to be able to follow. You’ll find patterns using this technique by clicking on the pictures below.
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How to knit 1 in stitch from previous round

In this DROPS video we show how to knit 1 in stitch from previous round. This technique can be used to make a create rib, nice textures and also vertical stripes when using 2 colors, but in this video we only use 1 colour. We use the yarn DROPS Snow in this video. You must read a pattern and look at the diagram to be able to follow this video properly. You’ll find a pattern using this technique by clicking on the picture below.
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How to work a rib edge with increase and English rib

In this DROPS video we show how to work a rib edge where we finish the rib with increase and English rib. We have already worked 3 cm rib (knit 1 twisted / purl 2) and start the video showing how to work in the stitch below the twisted knit stitch (i.e. stitch from previous round) like this: knit 1, 1 yarn over, knit (2 stitches increased), then purl 2 stitch together. Work like that the entire round. Continue to work English rib with yarn overs in the round to the correct length. Then loosely cast off stitches with knit over knit and purl over purl. We use the yarn DROPS Snow in the video. You must read a pattern to be able to follow this video properly. You’ll find a pattern by clicking on the picture below.