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Folded Misty Dewdrop Blanket in bulky black yarn, showcasing the thick fisherman rib stitch pattern and clean edging.
Print Pattern

Fisherman's Rib Stitch Knit Flat

Fisherman’s Rib Stitch Made Simple: A Beginner-Friendly Brioche Alternative
Prep Time15 minutes
Active Time1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time1 hour 45 minutes

Equipment

  • Knitting Needles (Recommended Size for Yarn)
  • Darning Needle
  • Scissors

Materials

  • Any Yarn

Instructions

  • Cast-on an odd number of stitches.
  • Set-Up Row (WS): *K1, P1* last stitch, K1
  • Row 1 (RS): K1, *K1B, P1* last 2 stitches, K1B, K1
  • Row 2 (WS): K1, *P1, K1B* last 2 stitches, P1, K1
  • Repeat rows 1-2 until desired length.
  • Ending on a right side row.
  • With the wrong side facing you, bind-off in the K1, P1 rib stitch.
  • Weave in the ends.
  • Gently block or steam-block lightly, if desired.

Abbreviations

  • *-* – repeat between the asterisks
  • BO – bind-off in pattern
  • CO – cast-on (long-tail cast-on method)
  • K – knit stitches (K1 means to knit 1 stitch)
  • K1B – knit 1 stitch into the row below
  • P - purl stitches (P2 means to purl 2 stitches)
  • RS - right side
  • STS - stitches
  • WS - wrong side