As seen in Simply Knitting
This rib pattern will give your garments a distinctive look
Cast on a multiple of 5 sts plus 1 st. (Try 31 sts.)
Row 1 (RS) K1b, *P1, K2, P1, K1b; rep from * to end.
Row 2 P1,*K1, P2, K1, P1; rep from * to end.
Row 3 K1b, *P4, K1b; rep from * to end.
Row 4 P1, *K4, P1; rep from * to end.
Rep rows 1 - 4 to form pattern.
Abbreviations (find our full list of abbreviations here)
K knit
kfb knit into the front and the back of the same st
K1b knit one st through the back loop
P purl
P2tog purl two sts together
rep repeat
st(s) stitch(es)
This article first appeared in Simply Knitting magazine, in association with artesano. Our example is knitted in artesano Superwash Merino yarn.