What is Fishermans rib stitch?

The fisherman’s rib stitch is a reversible pattern that creates a thick fabric with lots of volume and horizontal stretch. It is a great stitch for scarves, hats and sweaters.

Can you knit rib stitch?

Rib stitch is a textured vertical stripe stitch pattern and is created by alternating knit and purl stitches in the same row, then knitting the same stitch in the next row. This forms columns of knit and purl stitches, and is often used for cuffs or brims.

What does S1 k1 PSSO mean?

S1, k1, psso means slip one, knit one, pass the slipped stitch over. It’s worked like this: slip one stitch as if to purl, then knit the next stitch like normal. Using your left-hand needle, lift the slipped stitch up and over the stitch you just knit, right off the needle.

What does Sl1 k2tog PSSO mean in knitting?

Sl1-k2tog-psso (slip 1, knit 2 together, pass slipped stitch over) is a double decrease, meaning it decreases 2 stitches from the total stitch count.

How do you slip over pass in knitting?

Slip, knit, pass over (SKPO) is a left leaning decrease. To make an SKPO, slip the first stitch onto the right-hand needle without knitting it. Knit the next stitch. Using the left-hand needle, pick up the first stitch and pass it over the stitch you just knit.

How do you knit a neat rib stitch?

1. Pull tight after every first purl stitch

  1. Step 1: Knit one stitch.
  2. Step 2: Knit another stitch.
  3. Step 3: Bring the yarn to the front.
  4. Step 4: Purl one stitch but keep it on the needles.
  5. Step 5: Pull on the working yarn to take away as much of the slack as possible & then drop the stitch.
  6. Step 6: Purl one stitch as normal.

How do you knit WYIF?

If you are knitting: the working yarn is in the back as you knit each stitch. To sl1 wyif (slip 1 stitch with yarn in front) you need to move your working yarn to the front (i.e.: the side facing you) between the needles. Slip the next stitch purlwise from the LH to the RH needle.