TWIN RIB
Twin rib pattern looks the same on both sides, even though the two rows that
make up the pattern are different. It is good for just about anything—from jackets,
sweaters, and dresses to scarves and bags. You work it on a multiple of 6 stitches.
1 Row 1 (right side): Knit 3, purl 3; repeat from to end.
2 Row 2 (wrong side): Knit 1, purl 1; repeat from to end.
3 Repeat rows 1 and 2 for twin rib.
Basic Stitch Patterns
chapter 3DIAGONAL RIB
Diagonal rib is a pattern that can be used not only as a decorative border but also
as an allover pattern. You work it over a multiple of 4 stitches.
1 Row 1 (right side): Knit 2, purl 2; repeat from to end.
2 Row 2 (wrong side): Repeat row 1.
3 Row 3: Knit 1, purl 2, knit 2; repeat from to last 3 stitches, purl 2, knit 1.
4 Row 4: Purl 1, knit 2, purl 2; repeat from to last 3 stitches, knit 2, purl 1.
5 Row 5: Purl 2, knit 2; repeat from to end.
6 Row 6: Repeat row 5.
7 Row 7: Repeat row 4.
8 Row 8: Repeat row 3.
9 Repeat rows 1–8 for diagonal rib.