Day 16: Broken Rib Stitch & FREE Cowl Pattern

Broken Rib Cowl Pattern

Broken rib knit stitch is a very simple and beginner-friendly stitch to get you used to working knits and purls, back and forth, but it has the added benefit of having the whole right side row being all knit stitches, so it can work up more quickly than a straight seed stitch, which we’ve done before. It would be a lovely scarf, and I find it to be a nice masculine style of stitch which makes it perfect for a men’s item.

We’re going to use this stitch to make a fun and easy cowl that’ll keep you nice and warm this winter! Check out the pattern for our cowl below! I also used this stitch to make the knit baby blanket pattern. I tried to make it nice and easy, even a beginner knitter could make it.

Day 16: Broken Rib Stitch (Beginner, 2 Row Repeat)

Multiples of 2 stitches for round, and +1 for working flat.

Working Flat:

Knit 1 row

Purl 1, Knit 1, for second row. Repeat.

In the Round: (Place a marker at the end of your row)

Knit 1 Row

Knit 1 Purl 1 for second row. Repeat.

Pattern for Broken Rib Cowl

Materials: 1 skein of either Bernat Softee Chunky, or Lion Brand Hometown.

8mm round knitting needles, & a round stitch marker.

Size: 24″ around by 12″ tall.

CO 60 stitches onto round needles being careful not to twist when starting row 1.

Row 1: Knit

Row 2: K1, Purl 1.

Repeat Rows 1 & 2 for 30 Rows. Cast off and weave in ends.

Nice and simple. I hope you love staying warm in this one as much as I do. Watch the video tutorial below if you prefer to learn with video! Come back tomorrow for Simple Seed Stitch. A small textured fabric. Simple and pretty!

I hope you enjoy this one this winter when its cold out!!! Thanks so much for learning with us! #30stitchesin30days is ongoing so come back tomorrow for more fun and easy level stitch patterns!

Much Love,

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