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1x1 rib

How 1x1 rib is worked, what it is called in US and UK patterns, and where it is used.

All knitting stitches
Abbreviation
k1, p1 rib
UK name
1x1 rib
Rows per repeat (rows)
1 rows
Difficulty
beginner
Family
pattern
How it works
Alternate one knit and one purl, keeping the columns lined up on every row. Very stretchy; the usual brim and cuff.