VERY EASY! How to Knit Brioche / Fisherman's Rib Stitch for Beginners 🧶., by defne9262 knitting🧶🪡 on YouTube. 3 min 3 s.
- Video length
- 3 min 3 s
- Time to do it
- 30 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Cast on an even number of stitches with your chunky yarn and 4.5mm or 5mm needles. Keep the cast-on loose so the edge stays stretchy.
Knit the first stitch normally. This sets up the edge of the row.
For the next stitch, insert the right needle into the stitch one row below the next stitch on the left needle. Knit that lower stitch.
Slip the stitch above it off the left needle without knitting it. You now have one knit-below stitch and one slipped stitch.
Repeat the pair across the row: knit into the stitch below, then slip the next stitch. Stop when one stitch remains.
Knit the last stitch of the row to keep the edge neat.
Turn your work and repeat the same row for every row. The pattern is a one-row repeat, so you never need to track a different wrong-side row.
Work until the piece is the length you want, then bind off loosely. Stretch the fabric gently as you go so the rib opens up.
Tips and common mistakes
Keep your tension loose, because tight stitches make it hard to insert the needle into the row below.
Count your stitches after a few rows to make sure you are not adding or dropping stitches.
Use a needle one size larger than the yarn label suggests if your fabric feels stiff.
Questions
Do I need to know how to purl?
No. This version uses only knit stitches and slipped stitches, so beginners who can knit can manage it.
Can I use this stitch for a scarf?
Yes. The thick, stretchy fabric suits scarves, blankets, cardigans and sweaters. Cast on enough stitches for your desired width.
Why does my stitch count keep changing?
You are probably forgetting to slip the stitch after knitting into the row below. Each pair must be one knit-below and one slip.
This guide was drafted from the video's details and general task knowledge. It has not been checked against the full video. Check the video and relevant product instructions before following a procedure. Report a correction.
