What is rib stitch?
Rib stitch is a textured vertical stripe stitch pattern and is created by alternating knit and purl stitches in the same row, then knitting the same stitch in the next row. This forms columns of knit and purl stitches, and is often used for cuffs or brims.
How do I stop my ribs from curling?
The most well known method to prevent curling is by blocking. How do you do that? When you’re finished knitting your project and you’ve bound off your stitches, put your garment into tepid water with a bit of pH neutral soap. Let the wool soak for about 30 minutes, but don’t rub!
What is K1b in knitting?
“knit one below“, “K1b” is a knitting technique that allows you to create rib, nice textures and also vertical stripes when using 2 colors as in our video. You knit as follows: insert your right needle through the stitch below the first st on the left needle, bring the yarn through and lift st off left needle.