The Lace Rib Stitch is an elegant fusion of texture and openness! It combines the structured appeal of ribbing with the delicate beauty of lace. This versatile stitch pattern offers a reversible fabric that resists curling. It would make an excellent choice for projects like scarves, shawls, and lightweight cardigans. Its rhythmic sequence of yarn overs and decreases creates a visually appealing design that’s both functional and decorative.
In this tutorial, we’ll guide you through the steps to master the Lace Rib Stitch, providing clear instructions and helpful tips to ensure your success. Whether you’re looking to add a touch of sophistication to your knitting repertoire or seeking a new stitch pattern to explore, the Lace Rib Stitch is a rewarding choice that delivers both style and substance.
🧵 Instructions
Cast on multiples of seven plus two stitches for your project.
Begin the first row on the wrong side and purl the first two stitches. Then enter a repeating pattern, starting with a yarnover, slip one stitch knit wise, knit one and pass the slip stitch over, knit one, then knit two together before doing another yarnover and finishing with two purl stitches. Keep repeating this pattern until you reach the end of the row.
For the second row (and all even rows), start with a seven stitch repeating pattern of knitting two, followed by purling five stitches. Keep repeating this until you reach the last two stitches and knit two.
Start the third row by purling two stitches. Then enter a repeating pattern of knitting one, then yarnover, slip one knitwise, knit two together and pass the slip stitch over. Continue the repeat by yarning over, knitting one then finish by purling two. Continue the repeating this pattern until you reach the end of the row.
The fourth row is the same as the second row.
Once you have completed row four, continue repeating rows one till four until you have the desired size.
📝 Traditional Instructions
- Row 1 (WS): p2, *yo, sl1, k1, psso, k1, k2tog, yo, p2; repeat from * till the end of the row.
- Row 2: *k2, p5; repeat from * till last 2 stitches, k2.
- Row 3: p2, *k1, yo, sl1, k2tog, psso, yrn, k1, p2; repeat from * till the end of the row.
- Row 4: *k2, p5; repeat from * till last 2 stitches, k2.
Repeat rows 1–4 to desired length.
Lace Rib Stitch Chart
Swatch Examples for Lace Rib Stitch
