Each week we are going to bring to you a brand new tip or trick to help with your knitting and crocheting! This week we have a fabulous knitting stitch to share with you; the Fisherman's Rib Stitch.
The Fisherman's Rib Stitch will create beautifully textured garments, whilst adding a classic and complex look to your project with a stitch even beginners will be able to tackle! This knitting stitch is commonly found in scarfs, hats and jumpers.
Fisherman’s Rib Stitch - How to knit
This stitch is worked over a multiple of 2 stitches. Repeat the 2nd row to form the pattern.
1st row (RS): K.
2nd row: *K1, P1 below, rep from * to last 2 sts, K2.
Purl 1 below (P1 below), second and subsequent rows: Insert the point of the right-hand needle purlwise through the centre of the stitch below the next stitch on left-hand needle. Wind yarn round needle, draw loop through stitch and allow the stitch above to drop off left-hand needle.
Need help with the abbreviations used today? Check out our Knitting Abbreviations chart.
Now that you are a Fishermans Rib stitch expert why not try one of the below patterns that include the Fishermans Rib Stitch?!
This blog is part of the Weekly Tips & Tricks series published every Wednesday to help users enjoy the pleasures of working with yarn and develop their knitting & crochet skills. You can browse the full series HERE