Technique Tuesday...

Today I bring to you the Linked Rib Stitch, which is a beautiful stitch that looks almost like a cable stitch.  This stitch is a lovely stitch that would work well on hats, scarves, cowls and sweaters.  Without further ado, here is the Linked Rib Stitch...

Techniques Used in this stitch:

Knit Stitch - K
Purl Stitch - P
Cross 2 Left (C2L)- Insert the right needle into the second stitch, while holding the first stitch with your left finger. Carry the needle right off the first stitch on the left needle, knit, knit on the first stitch. Pull the left needle out of the second stitch. The left stitch crosses over the right stitch.
Cross 2 Right (C2R)- Put the left needle behind the first stitch, Insert it into the second stitch knitwise. Push the right needle away, and knit to right of the first stitch. Knit on the first stitch, pull the left needle out of the stitch, the right stitch crosses over the left stitch.

Skill: Easy
Cast On:Multiple of 8+ 4 sts.

Pattern Instructions

1. (Right Side): p4, *k1, p2, k1, p4; rep from *to end.
   
2. k4, *p1, k2, p1, k4; rep from * to end.
3. p4, *k1, p2, k1, p4; rep from *to end.
   
4. k4, *p1, k2, p1, k4; rep from * to end.
   
5. p4, *C2L, C2R, p4; rep from * to end.
   
6. k4, *p4, k4; rep from * to end.

Repeat rows 1-6 until you reach your desired length.