Broken Rib stitch pattern - 2 knit stitch patterns in 1

The broken rib stitch pattern is a simple way to create a beautiful looking texture out of simple 1 x 1 ribbing.

It's so pretty and so easy to knit and it's great for beginner knitters too so grab your yarn and needles. 

The broken rib is made up of one knit row, followed by a 1 X 1 ribbing row. The knit row breaks up the ribbing creating a beautiful stitch pattern.

One thing to keep in mind is that it's not as stretchy as a regular ribbing stitch so make sure to knit a swatch. 

Some Cool things about the broken rib stitch pattern

• the broken rib stitch is a 2-row repeat
• uses simple knit and purl stitches
• very easy to memorize
• Lies flat
• reversible - Looks lovely on both sides
• Makes a pretty allover stitch pattern 
  
• Is great for beginners

because the broken rib is reversible here are some suggestions on what to make

I'd love to make a scarf or blanket, dishcloth, sweaters, shawls and hats. Knit a hat that's reversible, what a cool knitting idea.

It is also a great stitch pattern for pillow covers because it's reversible.  It's really eye-catching. 

And just a note, this stitch pattern works well for everyone, I've seen mens sweaters, shawls and baby blankets and all are lovely.

The hardest part is deciding which side to use as the right side.

You have to see it on a shawl or baby blanket to really know how truly beautiful it is.  

This lovely reverse side is called the rice stitch pattern and it's so pretty too. 

If you decide to knit a scarf or blanket each side will be different. What a fun knitting project this can be.

To download the broken rib stitch patterns click here

Broken Rib Stitch Pattern

You can knit broken rib stitch with an odd or even number of stitches. Both ways are below plus if you enjoy knitting in the round I've included the stitch pattern instructions for that also.

Broken Rib Using Odd Number Of Stitches

Row 1: Knit 

Row 2: * P1, K1, rep from * end with P1

These 2 simple rows create this pretty stitch pattern.

Broken Rib Stitch Using Even Number Of Stitches

Row 1:  Knit

Row 2:  *K1, p1; repeat from * to end of row

Repeat the 2 rows for broken rib stitch.

Broken rib stitch knitting in the round

This is worked on a multiple of 2 stitches

Row 1:  Knit

Row 2:  Knit 1, purl 1 around

Repeat both rows to create the broken rib stitch 

Since the broken rib creates the rice stitch pattern on the reverse side I'm also including the knitting pattern for this stitch pattern too.

Rice Stitch Pattern

You can knit the rice stitch two ways. You could just knit the broken rib stitch pattern and use the reverse side. 

Or use the stitch pattern below as well.  For me...I'd probably work the stitch pattern below. 

The rice stitch pattern uses an odd number of stitches

You will also need to know how to knit through the back loop so the link will take you to a super easy knitting lesson.

All set?  Here we go...

Row 1: Purl 1, *knit 1 tbl (through back loop), purl 1, repeat from * across row

Row 2: Knit

These 2 rows create rice stitch pattern. That's all there is to it.

The rice stitch pattern for knitting in the round

Use an odd number of stitches

Row 1: Purl 1, *knit 1 tbl (through back loop), purl 1, repeat from * across row

Row 2:  Purl

These 2 rows create the stitch pattern

This is such a versatile stitch pattern making it wonderfully easy to incorporate into your knitting.

want to try an easy knitting pattern using broken rib stitch? 

I like it so much I made an easy knitting pattern so that you can practice. And it's in a pretty autumn color too.

The broken rib stitch pattern is the left picture and the reverse side (the rice stitch pattern) is on the right. I think it's so pretty.

And here's the Broken Rib Cowl and Headband Pattern

Happy Knitting!

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