Another simple rib stitch, perfect for homeware projects. It features a line up of a stockinette, seed and reverse stockinette ribs.

Difficulty level: Easy

Instructions

You need a stitch number multiple of 9 + 9 + 2 edge stitches. Repeat the pattern between the arrows as many times as you like.

Work all rows as shown in the chart. Right side rows (1, 3, etc.) are worked from right to left. Wrong side rows (2, 4, etc.) are worked from left to right.

Symbol Key

- edge stitch

- purl 1 on the right side, knit 1 on the wrong side

- knit 1 on the right side, purl 1 on the wrong side

Traditional Instructions

Row 1: edge st, k3, * p1, k1, p4, k3; repeat from * to last 7 sts, p1, k1, p4, edge st
Row 2: edge st, k3, p1, k1, * p3, k3, p1, k1, p1; repeat from * to last 4 sts, p3, edge st

Repeat rows 1 through 2.