English rib

Discover various techniques for English rib (also known as Brioche), a knitting method that involves occasionally using double stitches to create a visible striped pattern on your work.

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How to knit English Rib

In this DROPS video we show how to knit English rib. Large fluffy rib, identical on both sides. Great for scarves, blankets etc. 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. Video is showing row 2 and 3.
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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

Everyone that can knit a stitch can also make 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.
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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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English rib in two colors

In this DROPS video we show you how to start with English rib in two colors. REMEMBER - you will also need to read the pattern to be able to follow. To see the pattern, go to: DROPS 151-24 or DROPS 149-43
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How to work English rib in the round with 2 color

In this DROPS video we show how we work English rib in the round with 2 color. 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 color 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 color 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 work 2-colored English rib with second color in the edge and color change

In this DROPS video we show how to work 2-color English rib in stripes where it works with the second color on the edge stitches/band stitches and how to twist the strands together when changing colors. The edge stitches/band stitches works in garter stitches. ROW 1 (from RS): Work 5 edge stitches in garter stitch with the second color, switch to the main color, but twist the strands together to avoid holes and work English rib to the edge stitches on the other side. Lift the edge stitches over to the right needle, push the stitches back on the circular needle so the next row is also worked from the right side. ROW 2 (from RS): Lift the edge stitches over to the right needle, work English rib with the second color and work 5 edge stitches in garter stitch, turn. ROW 3 (from WS): Work 5 edge stitches in garter stitch with the second color, change to the main color, remember to twist the strands to avoid holes and work English rib to the edge stitches on the other side, lift the edge stitches over to the right needle. Push the stitches back on the circular needle so the next row is also worked from the wrong side. ROW 4 (from WS): Lift the edge stitches over to the right needle, work English rib with the second color and work 5 edge stitches in garter stitch, turn. Repeat row 1- 4. We use the yarn DROPS Air in the video. You must also read a pattern using this technique as well as watch the video. You can find a pattern using this technique by clicking one the picture below.
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False english rib - 1

Here we show one way to work false patent (back and forth in single pointed needles + 1 garter sts in each side). We have already worked 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. REMEMBER - you will also need to read the pattern to be able to follow. To see a pattern with this technique, go to: DROPS 158-25
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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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Shaker rib

Also called half fisherman, i.e not as bulky as fisherman rib. 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.
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How to knit false fisherman's rib rib with 2 stitches in between.

In this DROPS video we show you how to knit false fisherman's rib rib with 2 stitches in between from in 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 between

This is how you can make a rib pattern looking like English rib but not getting as 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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Double stitch

In this video we show how to work 2 sts tog laying on top of each other to create a texture. We have already worked 2 inch/5 cm to easier show the pattern. From RS: * K 4, K1 in st below the K st on needle. (i.e. sts from the two previous rows are worked 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. To see a pattern with this technique, see: DROPS 150-17 or the picture to the left.
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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 color. 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 knit a cable with two-colored English rib

In this DROPS video we show how to knit a cable with two-colored English rib in the cloth used in DROPS 189-14. We show the row with cable, next row is row 5 and we use less stitches that it says in the pattern, so remember to read the patter to get the correct stitch numbers. This cloth is knitted in DROPS Cotton Light, but in the video we work with a thicker yarn; 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 a 2-colored flower in English rib

In this DROPS video we work the 2-colored flower in English rib after chart A.1B to the sock in DROPS 198-15 These socks are worked in DROPS Nord, but in the video we work with a thicker yarn; DROPS Snow. You must read the pattern and look at the diagram 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 a makeup pad in Fisherman`s rib

In this DROPS video we show how to work the makeup pad «Ribbed Scrubbies» in DROPS Extra 0-1495. These makeup pads are worked in DROPS Cotton Light but in the video, we work with a thicker yarn; 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 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 = 1 1/8" 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.
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How to start working a headband in English rib in two colours with yarn ove

In this DROPS video we show you how to work English rib in two colors with yarn over used in DROPS 192-44. We have already cast on 40 stitches and work 1st row decrease to 27 stitches. Then we show how we work English rib in the 5 next rows. You will find the written description on row 1-5 in the pattern. This headband is knitted in DROPS Air, but in video we use a thicker yarn; 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 knit row 1 – 8 to the shawl in DROPS 204-3

In this DROPS video we show how to work the 8 first rows in the Burning Leaves shawl in DROPS 204-3 that is knitted with English rib. We have already cast on and purl 1 row, and start the video from the 1st row from the wrong side (WS). We also show how to bind off, where we cast off the yarn overs as normal stitches. We do this to avoid the bind off edge being tight. You will find the written description under the pattern/click on the picture below. This shawl is knitted in DROPS Kid Silk, but in the video we work with a thicker yarn; DROPS Snow.
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How to start working a shawl with 2 coloured English rib

In this DROPS video we show how we start working a shawl in 2 colored English rib, with 2 stitches increased from both right side and wrong side and 4 stitches increased from right side. This start with these increases are used in the “Sunset Hug” shawl in DROPS 211-20 and in the video, we show how to cast on 7 stitches and work row 1-15. The «Sunset Hug» is worked in DROPS Alpaca and DROPS Delight but in the video, we work with a thicker yarn; 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.