Abbreviations:           RS, WS: Right side, wrong side ST, STS: Stitch, stitches Rep: Repeat K: Knit P: Purl Yo: Yarn over SK2P: Slip 1, knit 2 together, pass slipped stitch over. Pattern Cast on a…

Little cable rib stitch Ribbing doesn’t have to be plain! Liven up your knits with this quick and easy cable rib. We love a little bit of cable work: it gives such a great textural addition to any jumper or…

Farmer’s rib stitch For a stitch with lots of textural detail, try farmer’s rib. Cast on a multiple of 4 sts plus 1. (Try 21 sts.) Row 1 (RS) P1, *K3, P1; rep from * to end. Row 2 K2, P1, *K3, P1;…

Twisted rib Give a twist to your basic ribbed cuffs and edgings with this standout stitch. Cast on a multiple of 2 sts 3. (Try 47 sts.) Row 1 K1, *K1 tbl, P1; rep from * to last 2 sts, K1 tbl,…

Double lace rib stitch Columns of eyelets and lace alternate with the knit and purl columns for a pretty effect that would suit a summery garment. Cast on a multiple of 6 sts 2 Row 1 (RS) K2, *P1, yo, K2tog tbl,…

Bamboo rib stitch Looking just like bamboo shoots, this easy-to-work stitch is ideal for beginners. Cast on a multiple of 19 sts plus 6 sts. (Try 44 sts.) Row 1 (RS) *K6, P6, K1, P6; rep from * ending K6. Row 2 P6,…

Puffed wheat Cast on a multiple of 4 sts plus 3 (try 43 sts). Row 1 and every alt row (WS) Purl. Row 2 K3, *yo, P1, yo, K3; rep from * to end of row. Row 4 K4, yo, P1, yo, *K5, yo,…

Berry stitch Cast on a multiple of 4 sts. (Try 44 sts.) Row 1 (WS) K2, *(K1, P1, K1) into next st, p3tog; rep from * to last 2 sts, K2. Rows 2 & 4 Purl. Row 3 K2, *p3tog, (K1, P1, K1) into…

Raised diamonds Cast on a multiple of 4 sts plus 3. Row 1 (RS) Purl to end. Row 2 Knit to end. Row 3 P3, *insert needle into st 2 rows below next st and K1, drop unworked st above, P3; rep from *…

Little purl chevron Cast on a multiple of 10 sts plus 1 st. (Try 41 sts.) Row 1 (RS) P1, *K1, P1, (K2, P1) twice, K1, P1; rep from * to end. Row 2 K1, *P2, (K1, P1) twice, K1, P2, K1; rep…