How To Knit: Lace Rib

Learn how to knit the Lace Rib Stitch. An intermediate level stitch that combines dereases and yarn overs to create a n open rib texture.

Learn how to knit the Lace Rib Stitch. An intermediate level stitch that combines dereases and yarn overs to create a n open rib texture.

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Learn how to knit the Lace Rib Stitch. An intermediate level stitch that combines dereases and yarn overs to create a n open rib texture.

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Level: Intermediate
Craft: Knitting
Type: Technique

Step by Step

How To Knit Lace Rib Stitch - Step 1

Step 1

This stitch is worked over a multiple of 4 stitches, plu 2 edge stitches.

How To Knit Lace Rib Stitch - Step 2

Step 2

Start your 1st row by knitting 3 stitches.

How To Knit Lace Rib Stitch - Step 3

Step 3

Make a yarn over by bringing the yarn to the front between the needles, then taking it over the right needle to the back of your work.

How To Knit Lace Rib Stitch - Step 4

Step 4

Then make a left-leaning decrease by slipping the next stitch knit-wise on to the right needle, then slipping the next stitch knit-wise as well. Insert your left needle back through both of these stitches in front of the right needle, then wrap the yarn around the right needle and complete as a normal knit stitch.

How To Knit Lace Rib Stitch - Step 5

Step 5

Then knit 2 stitches.

How To Knit Lace Rib Stitch - Step 6

Step 6

Repeat steps 3 to 5 until you have 3 stitches left of your row.

How To Knit Lace Rib Stitch - Step 7

Step 7

Repeat steps 3 and 4 once more, then knit the last stitch.

How To Knit Lace Rib Stitch - Step 8

Step 8

Start your 2nd row by purling 3 stitches.

How To Knit Lace Rib Stitch - Step 9

Step 9

Make a purl-wise yarn over by taking the yarn over the right needle and bringing it between the needles back to the front of your work.

How To Knit Lace Rib Stitch - Step 10

Step 10

Make a left-leaning purl decrease by inserting your right needle into the next 2 stitches purl-wise, then wrap the yarn around the right needle and complete the stitch as a normal purl stitch.

How To Knit Lace Rib Stitch - Step 11

Step 11

Then purl 2 stitches.

How To Knit Lace Rib Stitch - Step 12

Step 12

Repeat steps 9 to 11 until you have 3 stitches left of your row.

How To Knit Lace Rib Stitch - Step 13

Step 13

Repeat steps 9 and 10 once more, purl the last stitch.

How To Knit Lace Rib Stitch - Step 14

Step 14

Continue repeating these 2 rows to continue in Lace Rib stitch.