Sounds all sunshine and rainbows, right? The rub when it comes to this stitch is that it’s worked fairly differently flat vs. in the round. Rick rack rib stitch also involves needing to understand working in the back loop and working stitches out of order (hence my referring to its status as a cable-adjacent stitch a moment ago). Lucky for you, I’ve conjured up video tutorials for how to work the stitch both flat & in the round. Check them out!
If you like this funky ribbing, this stitch features prominently in my Rick & Roll Socks pattern if you’re eager to try it out on a full on knitting project.
How to Knit the Rick Rack Rib Stitch Flat
Start by casting on a multiple of 3 stitches plus 1, then follow the steps in this easy-to-follow video.
How to Knit the Rick Rack Rib Stitch in the Round
Start by casting on a multiple of 3 stitches, join them into a round, and then you’re ready to roll!
Hi Heidi, I love this stitch and thank you for bringing it to us. I’m about to start a lapghan and I would love to incorporate this Rick Rack stitch into it. I’m going to use a solid color yarn, which I believe would give the stitch a more prominent look.
Would you have any suggestions as to what type of stitch to use with it and approximately how wide it should be?
Would it look good with a garter stitch border? Sorry for all of these questions. I’m so happy I joined your mailing list.
Thank you so much!
Rita
You could pair it with a garter border, or even do no garter border at all! This stitch doesn’t warp like crazy so that’s an option. As far as width, lapghans are usually 36×48″. And good call on the solid yarn! I agree that will make the stitch look great. :)
Excellent video. Thank you. I love this stitch. I’m going to try and do a baby blanket with.
Love this stitch going to make a baby blanket wtbiz stitch. Thanks for the video!
Sandy