How to knit braided rib stitch

Today we’re bringing you a new stitch to add to your collection!

It’s called the  braided rib stitch, it has the characteristics of ribbing, but the appearance of a more complex and decorative stitch.

You can use it in place of the traditional 2 x 2 ribbing or as the pattern for an entire garment, either way it will look great.

Pick up your wooden needles and your favorite yarn, and start knitting!

To work this stitch, cast on a multiple of 5 stitches + 2 extra stitches.

Rows 1 and 3: purl 2, *knit 3, purl 2*. Repeat from * to * until the end of the row.

Rows 2 and 4: knit 2, * purl 3, knit 2*. Repeat from * to * until the end of the row.

Row 5: purl 2, *wrap the yarn once around the needle, slip the next stitch as if you were going to purl it, and knit the next 2 stitches together, pass the slipped stitch over them, wrap the yarn once around the needle, purl 2*. Repeat from * to * until the end of the row.

Row 6: knit 2, *purl 3, knit 2*. Repeat from * to * until the end of the row.

Repeat rows 1 to 6 until you reach the desired length.

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