Rick Rack Rib creates a beautifully textured and dimensional fabric. The cable-like ridges are created by working the stitches out of order… it’s easier than it sounds! Check out our Rick Rack Rib tutorial video below for a demonstration.

Note

Worked over a multiple of 3 + 1 stitches

Stitch Pattern

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Row 1 (right side): P1, *knit into back loop of second stitch (leaving stitch on left needle), knit into front of first stitch (removing both stitches from left needle), p1, repeat from * to end of row.

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Row 2 (wrong side): K1, *purl into second stitch (leaving stitch on left needle), purl into first stitch (removing both stitches from left needle), k1, repeat from * to end of row.

Practice!

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For some Rick Rack Rib practice, cast on for our Rick Rack Scarf! Originally knit up in Jade Sapphire’s 8-Ply Cashmere (below) and more recently redone in our 100% merino Worsted Twist (above).

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