The slip stitch rib stitch pattern is a textured knitting pattern that creates a beautifully subtle, somewhat stretchy fabric. It looks a lot like regular k1, p2 rib, but the knit stitch spans 2 rows instead of 1. It’s a versatile stitch pattern often used for garments, accessories, and home decor projects, as it offers a balance between structure and flexibility. Unlike regular rib, my swatch did have a tendency to roll a bit. It’s also less elastic than regular rib. That said, the slip stitch technique, combined with knit stitches, results in a pattern that is both simple to execute and visually interesting.
This stitch pattern is worked as a multiple of 3 stitches + 2, and in a two-row repeat. Please note that in this swatch, no edge stitches have been added.
Materials used
Yarn: Paintbox Yarns Simply DK, a good value, good quality 100% acrylic yarn, here in the color Vintage Pink.
Needles: This is a pair of straights that I picked up at the second-hand store when I started knitting, brand unknown.
Stitches used
- k – knit
- p – purl
- st(s) – stitch(es)
Slip stitch rib instructions
Set-up row: K2, *p1, k2*; rep *-* to end.
Row 1 (RS): *P2, slip the next st with yarn in back*; rep *-* to 2 sts before end, p2.
Row 2 (WS): K2, *p1, k2*; rep *-* to end.
Repeat rows 1-2 for pattern until desired length.
Below you can see how this stitch pattern looks, first as seen the from the right side, and then from the wrong side of the fabric.
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