Uploaded June 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 hours ago

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Learn how to knit rib stitch—the stretchy, textured stitch that gives your knits that pro finish. In this video, we’ll show you how to alternate knit and purl stitches to create 1x1 rib, perfect for cuffs, collars, and anywhere you want a little bounce and structure.

The key to nailing your rib stitch is to move your working yarn from the back to the front between every stitch (back for a knit stitch, front for a purl stitch). Make sure you're moving it between your needles so things don't get tangled up.

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