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...

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 jum...

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, P...

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, K1. Row...

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,...

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...

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, P1, yo; rep from * ...

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 next st...

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 * to e...

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 from * to en...