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Rib knitting

Rib knitting is elastic, making it ideal for cuffs and necklines. Learn how to knit a variety of ribbing styles, including knit 1, purl 1; knit 2, purl 2; twisted rib; shifted rib, and more. Find tutorials for these techniques here.

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How to knit a rib (K1, P1)

In this DROPS video we show how you can knit a rib in knit 1, purl 1 (K1, P1) Knitting a rib gives an elastic piece that is great for cuffs and edges. It’s important that all knitted stitches comes above knitted stitches, and all purled stitches come above the purled stitches. 1st row (RS): K1, P1, continue like this until end of row, turn. 2nd row (WS): P1 above P1, K1 above K1. Continue like this until end of row, turn. Repeat 1st and 2nd row until rib has desired measure in height. 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 a rib (knit 1, purl 1) around with circular needles

In this DROPS video we show how to work a rib with knit 1, purl 1 on circular needle. Working a rib gives an elastic piece that is great for cuffs and edges. Cast on a number of stitches that is divisible by 2, then put the circular needle “together” and start with knit 1 (the first stitch that was cast on), purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, etc. the entire round (you can also start with purl 1, knit 1, etc.). When the 2nd round starts knit 1, purl 1, knit 1, purl etc. It’s important that all knitted stitches comes above knitted stitches, and all purled stitches come above the purled stitches. We use the yarn DROPS Snow in the video. You will find patterns where this technique can be used by clicking on the picture below.
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How to work a rib with knit twisted and purl stitches – back and forth

In this DROPS video we show a rib worked back and forth with 1 knit twisted stitch and 2 purl stitches. By knitting stitches twisted these stitches will "pop out" a bit and you will get a more distinctive rib, also gives a firmer and more stable rib. At the end of the video, we show 2 examples on ribs worked: 1 knit twisted stitch and 1 purl stitch and 2 knit twisted stitches and 2 purl stitch. We use the yarn DROPS Snow in the video. You must read a pattern and look at the chart to be able to follow this video properly. You’ll find patterns where this technique is used by clicking on the pictures below.
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How to work a rib with 1 knit twisted and 1 purl stitches

In this DROPS video we show to work a rib which is worked with 1 knit twisted stitch and 1 purl stitch. By knitting a stitch twisted these stitches will "pop out" a bit and you will get a more distinctive rib, also gives a firmer and more stable rib. We use the yarn DROPS Snow in the video. You’ll find a pattern by clicking on one of the pictures below.
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How to work a rib with Knit 2 – Purl 2 and Knit 2 twisted – Purl 2

In this DROPS video we show how you can work a rib. Working a rib gives an elastic piece that is great for cuffs and edges. Often worked with Knit 1 / Purl 1 or Knit 2 / Purl 2. It’s important that all knitted stitches comes above knitted stitches, and all purled stitches come above the purled stitches. First, we show a rib with Knit 2 / Purl 2, then a rib with Knit 2 twisted / Purl 2. To get the twisted stitch, knit the stitch in the back loop. We show both techniques on the same piece so that you can more easily see the difference. We use the yarn DROPS Snow in the video. You’ll find patterns with these technique by clicking on the pictures below.
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How to knit a shifted rib (1)

A shifted rib can shape a rib pattern or a whole garment. There are many ways to knit a shifted rib. In this DROPS video we knit in rib * K 2, P 2 *, repeat from *-* around. When the displacing of the rib begins, work 1 round where the rib is displaced 1 stitch to the left as follows: Over K 2, P 2 there will be P 1, K 2, P 1. *Work 3 rounds with K over K and P over P, displace the rib 1 st to the left on next round (= 4 rounds) *, repeat from *-*. 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 a shifted rib (2)

A shifted rib can shape a rib pattern or a whole garment. There are many ways to knit a shifted rib. In this DROPS video we have decreased on each side of 6 sts in rib, so that the piece is shaped in a little bow at the back of the back piece and the number of stitches are decreased. Once we start to knit no more sts should be dec, so therefore we will inc in each side on the same row as we are making the dec. Since we are inc just as many sts as we are dec, the number of sts will stay the same. Following the pattern we inc after 1st marker, dec before 2nd marker, dec after 3rd marker and inc before 4th marker - and this is done on each row worked from the right side. The sts that are inc with a yo shall be worked twisted on next row (i.e work in back loop) and also be worked into the rib pattern between markers. 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 an easy and nice texture pattern.

In this DROPS video we show how to work an easy and nice texture pattern, such as the rib to the Rose Blush vest in DROPS 212-44. Work like this: From RS: Work 3 edge stitches in garter stitch, * 2 stitches in stocking stitch , 2 stitches in garter stitch *, work from *-* until there are 5 stitches left, 2 stitches in stocking stitch and finish with 3 edge stitches in garter stitch. From WS: Work 3 edge stitches in garter stitch, * 2 stitches in stocking stitch , 2 stitches in garter stitch *, work from *-* until there are 5 stitches left, 2 stitches in stocking stitch and finish with 3 edge stitches in garter stitch. Continue like this to desired length. Ridge/garter stitch: Knit all rows. We use the yarn DROPS Snow in the video. You must read a pattern with this technique 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 knit the rib with displacement on the socks in DROPS 150-20

In this DROPS video we show how to get the rib on the left sock in DROPS 150-20 to twist to the right. Insert 1 marker in a K (knit) stitch in each side of the sock according to the pattern. At the first st with marker dec on every round by slipping the K st , K the next st and pass the slipped stitch over. Continue rib with K over K and P over P until you get to the next marker in the other side. Now make a yo before the K st, and repeat on every round. On next round K YO twisted (i.e. knit in the back loop of st) and make a new yo right before the K st with marker. We knit several rounds to show the procedure and finally we show how it looks when you have knitted about 20 rounds. In the pattern there are more sts on the sock than what we show in the video and therefore more stitches between the 2 markers. These socks are made in DROPS Fabel, but in the video we knit with a thicker yarn; DROPS Snow. You must read the pattern to be able to follow. You’ll find the pattern by clicking on the picture below.