Ribbing

What if you scattered seed stitch over an odd number of rows?
You would produce an "interrupted rib"
Please click on the pictures to see the detail.
The following stitch pattern:
row 1 to 3: *knit one, purl one - repeat from * to end of row.
row 4: *purl one, knit one - repeat from * to end of row.
repeat rows 1 to 4 for pattern
produces this:
The following stitch pattern:
rows 1 to 3: *knit one, purl one - repeat from * to end of row.
rows 4 to 6: *purl one, knit one - repeat from * to end of row.
repeat rows 1 to 6 for pattern.
produces this:

Looking for something more "traditional"?

Try: row 1: knit one, purl one - repeat from * to end of row.

repeat row for pattern.

The 1 x 1 rib stitch

I used this "traditional" 1 x 1 rib stitch to design: Pieces. 'Pieces' was featured in the Canadian guild of knitters' quarterly publication: Knit Together. 'Pieces', the hand knitting pattern, will soon be available for sale through www.oknitting.com
Traditionally 1 x 1 rib stitch has been used for collar and cuffs. I designed "Collar and Cuffs" to jazz any plain top or dress. Collar and Cuff will soon be available as well.
Another traditional rib stitch pattern is 4 x 4 rib

Try: row one: knit four, purl four - repeat from * to end of row.

repeat row for pattern.

4 x 4 rib gives your work an "accordion" effect. Meaning that left unblocked your work will pull together when relaxed. It will stretch when pulled.
Deep Blue features 4 x 4 rib stitch on the cuffs, neck, and waist. The scarf is also worked in 4 x 4 rib. Unblocked the scarf is skinny. Blocked it is wider.
September's Promise uses 4 x 4 rib on the armbands and waist.

How many more of my designs use 4 x 4 rib stitch? Visit www.oknitting.com to discover more.

Sailor's Delight for this sweater I "invented" a new rib stitch. I will work a sample and post it tomorrow. ...stay logged on.

Next post: introducing Aran.