A structural pattern that creates vertical ridges in fabric. In knitting, it is formed by alternating knit and purl stitches in the same row, producing a stretchy fabric ideal for cuffs and necklines. In weaving, a rib is created by using thicker yarns in either the warp or weft to form a raised cord effect.
Heard on the job
Work a two-by-two rib for three inches to make the sleeve cuff.
Insider tip
Ribbing pulls in naturally, making it much narrower than stockinette stitch worked on the same number of stitches.
Also heard as
- ribbing