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Close-up of Fisherman’s Rib Stitch being knit in the round on circular needles with chunky cream yarn.
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Fisherman's Rib Stitch Knit in the Round

Fisherman’s Rib Stitch knit in the round is easier than brioche! Follow this beginner-friendly tutorial to knit seamless, squishy fabric perfect for hats + cowls + blankets.
Prep Time15 minutes
Active Time1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time1 hour 45 minutes

Equipment

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

Materials

  • Any Yarn

Instructions

  • Cast-on an even number of stitches.
  • Set-up Round: *K1, P1* (Knit 1 and then purl 1, repeat all the way around)
  • Round 1: *K1B, P1* (Knit 1 below and then purl 1, repeat all the way around)
  • Round 2: *K1, P1B* (Knit 1 and then purl 1 below, repeat all the way around)
  • Repeat rounds 1-2 until desired length.
  • When your piece is the length you want, bind off in pattern using 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 below
  • P - purl stitches (P2 means to purl 2 stitches)
  • P1B - purl 1 stitch below
  • STS - stitches