Rick Rack Rib
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 the video below for a demonstration.
Note
Worked over a multiple of 3 + 1 stitches
Stitch Pattern
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.
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!
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).
Very pretty scarf
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Hi Velma,
I am not clear on what you mean. Do you mean you can’t save as a PDF or you don’t know where to find the pattern?
-Adam
ooh! I love how this looks. Is there a way for the camera to be closer to the needles (like the photos) in the video?
Hi Kim,
Thanks for the suggestion. Unfortunately we can’t reshoot the video but I’d be glad to help you with anything if you have a specific question about this stitch. Thanks!
-Adam
Nice looking stitch but knowing me, there would be a lot of cussing till I got used to not letting those other stitches drop off the needle. 🙂 I will be trying this one for sure!
Love your staff and store! It’s about quality not quantity and you nailed it!
Also love getting new stitches to try.it keeps me wanting to jump into the next project
Thanks again
Such an unique stitch and scarf; will be making this one for sure!
OK. as you said, now Practice!! You girls are so talented…..
Is the tutorial supposed to have audio while the stitch is being demonstrated?
Hi Madeleine,
Thanks for writing in. I tried the video on my computer and it does have sound, so maybe your volume isn’t turned up? Let me know…
-Adam
How is this scarf done in two colors like is seen with the cashmere? It looks like there are vertical stripes of the ribbing with a darker purple background. I was going to knit this scarf just alternating colors after every two rows, but I really like the look of the vertical stripes!!
Hi Peter,
This scarf is actually knitted in one color only. I am not sure how you’d do it with two colors, but if you find out, let me know!
-Adam
Does this pattern have stretch to it?
Hi Lucy,
Great question! Yes, this stitch is quite stretchy – I would say it is just a bit less elastic than a regular 1×1 rib, but certainly much stretchier than stockinette.
Happy knitting!
Julianna
If I were to do this in the round, would I just do multiples of 3 and not 3+1?
Hi Vicki,
Thanks for reaching out! Unfortunately we do not have instructions for knitting this stitch in the round. Since the special stitch continues on the wrong side of the work, I’m afraid that simply adjusting the cast on amount won’t make it work out correctly. I’m so sorry about that!
Best,
Julianna
I’ve been knitting along well with this pattern and love it. However, when I joined a new skein, somewhere/somehow, I added an extra stitch! I’m so upset because I have no clue how to tink or frog in this stitch. Any suggestions? You’d think if I’m able to knit this stitch, I wouldn’t make such a dumb mistake, but I still make silly mistakes.
Hi Barbara,
No worries, extra stitches can pop up at any time! If aren’t very far into your work (one row past the row where you added the new skein of yarn), you can perform a decrease where the extra stitch is and it won’t be noticeable at all. Also, here is our tutorial for Adding a Ball of Yarn. It is a simple technique but it doesn’t allow for extra stitches to occur.
Let me know if you need any additional help.
Happy knitting Oscar