
Basket Rib Stitch Pattern | Knit with Aabhar
Pattern Description
Basket Rib knitting stitch is a 1×1 variation of the classic rib stitch that creates a sort of waffle-like pattern of alternating knit, purl, and slip stitches.
As it is a slipstitch knitting pattern, it does not have too much flexibility and the knitted fabric is much denser. It is a simple and beginner-friendly knitting pattern that’s perfect for hats and scarves.
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Pattern Details
Skill Level
Easy
Row Count
4
Pattern Repeat
(Multiple of 2) + 1

Abbreviations
Instructions for this free knitting pattern are written in US terms. You can also check out other common knit abbreviations.
CO | Cast on |
k | Knit |
p | Purl |
rep | Repeat |
RS | Right side |
sl | Slip stitch |
st (s) | Stitch (es) |
WS | Wrong side |
wyib | With yarn in back |
wyif | With yarn in front |
Pattern Instructions
CO (Multiple of 2 stitches) + 1 stitch. For example, you can cast on (2 x 10) + 1 = 21 stitches to knit a sample swatch.
Row 1 (RS): | [Color A]: Knit. |
Row 2: | [Color A]: Purl. |
Row 3: | [Color B]: k1, * sl 1 purlwise wyib, k1; rep from * to end. |
Row 4: | [Color B]: k1, * sl 1 purlwise wyif, k1; rep from * to end. |
Repeat these free knitting pattern instructions (4 rows) until you have reached the desired length for your work.
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Check out other easy-to-learn, beginner-friendly ‘Slipstitch Knitting Patterns‘:
- Slipped Cable Rib Stitch
- Little Hourglass Rib Stitch Pattern
- Quilted Lattice Stitch Pattern
- Garter Brick & Slip Stitch Pattern
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