Saturday Stitch: Twisted Open Rib Stitch

Every Saturday I will share with you a new stitch.
Today's stitch is: Twisted Open Rib Stitch.

 It's great for jackets, scarves, shawls, afghans, pillows or baby blankets etc. You need a stitch number multiple of 5 + 3. Repeat the pattern between the * as many times as you like.

Instructions :

Rows 1 (WS): k1, p1 tbl, k1, *p2, k1, p1 tbl, k1; rep from *
Row 2: p1, k1 tbl, p1, *k1, yo, k1, p1, k1 tbl, p1; rep from *
Row 3: k1, p1 tbl, k1, *p3, k1, p1 tbl, k1; rep from * 
Row 4: p1, k1 tbl, p1, *k3, pass 3rd knit st on right needle over the fist 2 knit sts, p1, k1 tbl, p1; rep from *

With this stitch you will be increasing on Row 2 and will return to the original number of stitches after knitting Row 4. Be sure you end with Row 4 completed.

Difficulty level: Easy

Saturday Stitch: Ribbed Mesh

Every Saturday I will share with you a new stitch.
Today's stitch is: Ribbed Mesh.

A very simple mesh stitch with thin vertical ribs. Great in a light scarf or a summer throw project. You need a stitch number multiple of 2 + 2 + 2 edge stitches. Repeat the pattern between the * as many times as you like.

Instructions :

Row 1: edge st, * yo, sl1kw, k1, psso; repeat from * to last 3 sts, yo, sl1kw, k1, psso, edge st
Row 2: edge st, yo, p2tog, * yo, p2tog; repeat from * to last st, edge st

Repeat rows 1 through 2.

sl1kw - slip 1 knitwise

psso - pass the slipped stitch over

Difficulty level: Easy

Saturday Stitch: Stockinette Brioche

Every Saturday I will share with you a new stitch.
Today's stitch is: Stockinette Brioche.

The Stockinette Brioche Stitch is another easy and fast reversible stitch, perfect for beginners. The only thing you need to have in mind is that as with any brioche stitch, the fabric will use a bit more yarn than usual.Stockinette Brioche Stitch makes a fluffy, squishy, adaptable pattern that's fun to knit and even more fun to play with. It's great for scarves, afghans or even as ribbing on a sweater. You need a stitch number multiple of 2 + 1 + 2 edge stitches. Repeat the pattern between the * as many times as you like.

Instructions :

Row 1 (foundation): edge st, * sl1pw with 1 yo, k1; repeat from * to last 2 sts, sl1pw with 1 yo, edge st
Row 2: edge st, k2tog (1 st + yo), * sl1pw with 1 yo, k2tog (1 st + yo); repeat from * to last st, edge st
Row 3: edge st, * sl1pw with 1 yo, k2tog (1 st + yo); repeat from * to last 2 sts, sl1pw with 1 yo, edge st
Row 4: same as row 2

Repeat rows 3 through 4.

sl1pw - slip 1 purl wise.

yo - yarn over

Difficulty level: Easy

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Saturday Stitch: Lace and Ribs

Every Saturday I will share with you a new stitch.
Today's stitch is: Lace and Ribs

A simple knitting stitch combining lace and stockinette ribs. Ideal for throws, blankets and great for sweaters.
You need a stitch number multiple of 9 + 10 + 2 edge stitches. Repeat the pattern between the * as many times as you like.

Instructions:

Row 1: edge st, k2, p1, p2tog, yo; * yo, p2tog, p1, k3, p1, p2tog, yo; repeat from * to last 6 sts, yo, p2tog, p1, k2, edge st
Row 2: edge st, p2, k2, p1bl, * p1bl, k2, p3, k2, p1bl; repeat from * to last 6 sts, p1bl, k2, p2, edge st

Repeat rows 1 through 2.

Difficulty level: Easy

You can find this stitch and more at craft cookie

Saturday Stitch: Chevron Ribs

Every Saturday I will share with you a new stitch.
Today's stitch is: Chevron Ribs

This is a 3 x 5 rib stitch with a twist, added by reverse garter stitch chevrons in the stockinette ribs. It's always nice to have an alternative rib and this is lovely on a sweater. You need a stitch number multiple of 16+ 9 + 2 edge stitches. Repeat the pattern between the * as many times as you like.

Instructions:

Row 1: edge st, p2; * p1, k3, p4, k5, p3; repeat from * to last 8 sts, p1, k3, p3, edge st
Row 2: edge st, k2, p5, * k3, p5, k3, p5; repeat from * to last 3 sts, k2, edge st
Row 3: edge st, p2; * (k1, p1) x 2, k1, p3, k5, p3; repeat from * to last 8 sts, (k1, p1) x 2, k1, p2, edge st
Row 4: same as row 2
Row 5: edge st, p2; * k2, p1, k2, p3, k5, p3; repeat from * to last 8 sts, k2, p1, k2, p2, edge st
Row 6: same as row 2
Row 7: edge st, p2; * k5, p3, k2, p1, k2, p3; repeat from * to last 8 sts, k5, p2, edge st
Row 8: same as row 2
Row 9: edge st, p2; * k5, p3, (k1, p1) x 2, k1, p3; repeat from * to last 8 sts, k5, p2, edge st
Row 10: same as row 2
Row 11: edge st, p2; * k5, p4, k3, p4; repeat from * to last 8 sts, k5, p2, edge st
Row 12: same as row 2

Repeat rows 1 through 12.

Difficulty level: Easy

Saturday Stitch: Waffle Ribs

Every Saturday I will share with you a new stitch.
Today's stitch is: Waffle Ribs

Easy knitting stitch with ribs consisting of small stockinette and reverse stockinette sections. Ribs are separated by single seed stitch chains. Great on a scarf, cowl or sweater.
You need a stitch number multiple of 6 + 7 + 2 edge stitches. Repeat the pattern between the * as many times as you like.

Instructions:

Row 1, 3, 5: edge st, k2, * p1, k1, p1, k3; repeat from * to last 6 sts, p1, k1, p1, k2, edge st
Row 2, 4, 6: edge st, p2, k3, * p3, k3; repeat from * to last 3 sts, p2, edge st
Row 7: edge st, p2, * p1, k1, p4; repeat from * to last 6 sts, p1, k1, p3, edge st
Row 8: edge st, knit across to last st, edge st

Repeat rows 1 through 8.

Difficulty level: Easy

Saturday Stitch: Raised Ribs

Every Saturday I will share with you a new stitch.
Today's stitch is: Raised Ribs

An easy knitting stitch with narrow raised stockinette ribs and garter stitch borders. Makes a nice decorative rib for a sweater.
You need a stitch number multiple of 6 + 7 + 2 edge stitches. Repeat the pattern between the * as many times as you like.

Instructions:

Row 1: edge st, k3, * p1, k5; repeat from * to last 5 sts, p1, k3, edge st
Row 2: edge st, p2, k2, * k1, p3, k2; repeat from * to last 4 sts, k1, p2, edge st

Repeat rows 1 through 2.

Difficulty level: Easy