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…

Double basket Cast on a multiple of 18 sts plus 10 sts. Row 1 (RS) *K11, P2, K2, P2, K1; rep from * to last 10 sts, K10. Row 2 P1, K8, P1, *P1, (K2, P2) twice, K8, P1; rep from * to…