This week we have a fabulous knitting stitch to share with you. The Fisherman's Rib Stitch will create beautifully textured garments, add a classic and complex look to your project with a stitch even beginners will be able to tackle!
Fisherman’s Rib Stitch
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.
Abbreviations
K: Knit
P: Purl
* *: Repeat instructions between asterisks as many times as directed