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Broken Rib

Sample of broken rib stitch

Worked flat with a multiple of 2 + 1 sts

In Words

Row 1: Knit all sts.
Row 2: Purl 1, *Knit 1, Purl 1,* repeat from * to * until the end of the row.
These 2 rows form pattern.

Charted

Chart for knitting broken rib flat

Worked in the round with a multiple of 2 sts

In Words

Round 1: Knit all sts.
Round 2: *Purl 1, Knit 1,* repeat from * to * until the end of the round.
These 2 rounds form pattern.

Charted

Chart for knitting broken rib in the round

Additional Information

Broken Rib is less stretchy than 1×1 Ribbing.