How to Crochet Stretchy Slip Stitch Ribbing

Learn how to crochet stretchy slip stitch ribbing. This is great for brims of hats. The stretchy slip stitch ribbing is also smart to use for cuffs of sleeves or mittens. Follow along as Marly teachers where the back loop is, how to keep stitches consistent and how to know what stitch is at the end of the row.
Once you've learned how to crochet stretchy slip stitch ribbing, you'l be able to make items have a better fit. Start trying it out with the FREE Ribbed for Him and Her Messy Bun Hat PATTERN shown in the video @ MarlyBird.com -- www.marlybird.com/free-crochet...
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[@Soin1D]

I’m so close to finishing Harry’s cardigan IM SO EXCITED

[@HillaryTaylorM_]

I'm excited for you OMG!!

[@wynn6240]

I’m doing the same thing! How did it turn out?

[@Soin1D]

@@wynn6240 so well!! i’m finishing the bottom ribbing right now and then i just need the blue button band and i’m done :D

[@escaalopette1129]

congratulations friend!! Enjoy your cardigan

[@Soin1D]

@@escaalopette1129 thank you so much!

[@carameltargaryen6852]

This is the best skip stitch videos ever... I’ve watched 7 of them but still didn’t get it until i found this one.. I’m a noob so i found this extremely awesome to learn new stitching skills... 🖤tQ🖤 so muchhhh 😍😍😍😍

[@MarlyBird]

Glad it was helpful

[@cindywhitsett8244]

"Parallel" is such an easy thing that no one else has told me. You have saved me some frogging, that's for sure. My work has been changed. THANK YOU

[@blipp3062]

I love your videos! They're super easy to follow and top quality. AND thank you for not starting out by showing us how to make a slip knot 🙄 I figure if someone is ready to do a slip stitch ribbing, they've moved out of the beginner phase of crochet and already know how to make a slip knot! It's hard to believe how many tutorials I've watched for advanced stitches/crochet techniques and they actually start off by showing how to make a slip knot for the crochet hook. UGH!

[@Thesparrowsnotworried]

Thank you! Idk why this took me so long to learn, your video is simple and easy to follow; just what I was looking for. 😊♥️

[@knittenpurl4274]

Where has this magic been all my life? :)

[@oldsoul6696]

Who are you Marly Bird? A crochet angel? 😇 I was sold on ribbing idea but couldn't work it due to my stitches being too tight. I followed your tip to keep the hook parallel tp the chains and Whola!!! 💕🍫

[@MarlyBird]

Yay!!!!

[@oldsoul6696]

@@MarlyBird I want to make a whole sweater with this stitch. How to increase and decrease on this?

[@adirondackfrenchie]

Excellent! I'm a beginner at crochet and I find your explanations very clear. The focus of the camera is perfect and you're going at the perfect speed. Thank you so much!

[@borahai]

Struggled a lot with slip stitch ribbing. Thanks for explaining so clearly, "keep it loose" n "parallel" saved me.. 🙏🏼

[@shwetaprabhu6754]

This would be so great for skirts I feel. Thank you so much for this priceless video

[@bentrib1]

I love your tutorial tone and inflection. This is my favorite brim pattern. Thank you for all the tips that help make this technique manageable.

[@rae0521]

I'm now on my 4th day working BLO slip stitches using a 5mm hook and #4 Simply Soft Heather yarn. So far I have a piece of fabric that is 2" wide x 12" long (making a neck for a pullover sweater), It LOOKS great - just like knitting - but talk about WORK! No matter how loose I hold the tension, the stitches are tight... and to make matters worse, this yarn SPLITS and FELTS easily. I just wanted to chime in with this bit of "heads up" because while Marly's using a huge hook and bulky yarn to demonstrate, in the "real world" of smaller hook & thinner yarn, it's a lot tougher slog.

[@susansapp6136]

LOL ... I've spent the last three days searching all around my county and on the internet for an item that I know I already have, but it is napping with the lost socks. It is a 9" circular needle for knitting a ribbed cuff. Frustration. Hard to find at all and the prices they're asking are ridiculous, so I'd resigned myself to try again with the way mother did it with four double ended knitting needles (I don't like knitting but mom was a whizkid with it and did argyle socks for my dad while he served in WWII). He wore some of those until his death in 1999. Standing at my sink I thought to myself (thank you God, by the way) .... hasn't anyone come up with a stitch in crochet that does this? New education and I thank you so much. You saved a lot of time and money .... and I love the stitch and will be working it into my own creations "soonly". Will that little circular needle jump out at me from somewhere tomorrow?

[@alinacorosan566]

i love your tutorials! I love your way to show and explain how to crochet different patterns; you are just amazing!!! ;)

[@marcus09di]

Oh that’s what I was looking for ribbing and thank you a wonderful tutorial!

[@bridgetgainous5487]

Oh, my! What a wonderful job explaining how to create this stitch. I have been trying to learn how to do this for a long time. Within a matters of minutes after watching you, I have made the most beautiful ribbing that I have ever made. I am so glad that I found your video. Thank you.

[@tamischroeder709]

Thank you! I have been looking for a good stretchy rib stitch. I searched through many I thought were over complicated. This one is perfect for me.

[@MarlyBird]

Great!!

[@puffinliz]

I love how your nails coordinate with your yarn!

[@gh0stronica]

I love this so much, im doing this for headbands

[@catherinewalker1804]

Excellent explanation even for this seasoned crocheter. Thank you so much,

[@solangesouza6277]

You did a really great job in teaching , was very easy to understand it ! GOD BLESS YOU !

[@carlypan17]

Who put a "thumbs down"...really...wonder if they've done better...me thinks not...well done my lovely x

[@Marny5580]

People who learn in a different way have to search for a teacher/method that appeals to them. What is sad is that they use the Do Not Like instead of just leaving and going elsewhere until they find what *they* need. I know - from personal experience.

[@elizabethdavies1375]

What a great teacher you are

[@joancolnett3077]

Wonderful clear instruction. I tried another site and was thoroughly confused and never did achieve the desired result. this has made my day!

[@solangesouza6277]

Thank you for sharing this video and for teaching us how to do this beautiful stitch.

[@julienielsen3746]

Thank you so much for this video. I was going to try to knit some ribbing to add to the crochet hat I'm working on. This is so much better.

[@lindamyfatcatcow2606]

Ohhhhh Yay! I watched the video to learn how to use the slip stitch for ribbing and then bonus on using the stitch markers!!!! Thank you - I learned 2 new techniques 😊

[@karentozer1871]

Perfect explanation, I am about to start a child's skirt pattern and just couldn't visualise how the waistband was created until I say your video, thank you so much!

[@joshuadriscoll475]

thank you for this video- ive been STRUGGLING for a long time trying to understand this stitch and this video gave me the confidence necessary- i understood the process and made my first ribbed beanie (well just the band so far but i know how to make a beanie) THANK YOU A MILLION times over

[@anoushkaagarwal931]

Thank you so much for this amazing video! I am an absolute beginner and I have bene trying to understand this technique but none of the other videos were as clear as this, especially that advice on keeping the hook parallel. I am so thankful for this! Amazing!

[@aimeerendahl4302]

Best explanation I've seen in a tutorial video!

[@fritula6200]

Thanks Marly, you're so clear voiced.

[@jennyrobinson6051]

Thank you so much. Best tutorial for slip stitch in the back loop only!

[@KembleCreates]

Loved this! You make it so easy to follow!!! Thank you!

[@monicaevans7271]

I have already started my messy bun beanie and I am very happy with my slip stitch brim part of the beanie.

[@kerrynwright]

Excellent demonstration & great help. Thanks Marley! Blessings from South Australia.

[@toothfairyfran]

Excellent video thank you!!!!🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺

[@MaeS68]

Thank you for this wonderful super-clear video - by far the best I have seen on this subject! 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@philomenameyer3812]

I like that, I am making fingerless gloves for the girls in my family. First time making them but try this for the wrist part. Thanks

[@VeggieMight4Life]

Thank you so so much for this video. You don't make me pay for the pattern and your very detailed with your instructions which is the biggest help for me. Also the pace is perfect. Thank you& God bless you! Planning on using this stitch for a waistband for pants. I'm hoping it will work. Thank you again.

[@maijashelley9318]

Thank you! That was exactly what I needed... and done so clearly.

[@LKotian96]

You are a genius! I was attempting a beanie with slip stitch ribbing and it was getting tighter as I was progressing. Your advice on using the parallel method helped! Thank you!

[@margaretlorinethompson8195]

So,So., VERY HELPFUL TO ME THANKS,ALWAYS FOR I'M BECOMING A BETTER CROCHETER.!!!!!!!!!!

[@irene19531]

Wow !!! this is an awesome video , I love your tutorials !!!

[@frozenrogue8970]

Thank you . That was very clear. Best one I found yet on this topic.

[@applegonzaga-soni7184]

I love your tutorial very much! This video is a gem 💎

[@ev4christ]

wow, what an excellent teacher

[@Ironbeautifly]

Thanks for sharing this it made a HUGE difference 🥰

[@2618winslow]

I love all your videos! Keep 'em coming please!!!

[@dragoninthemoon7719]

Awesome video and tutorial! You held my attention the entire way through and it didn't seem like seconds were dragging by.

[@WooHooCrossStitch]

Thank you so much!!! Very very helpful!!

[@laurenmackay4842]

this is perfect THANK YOU

[@aashrita1986]

Wonderful video. Thanks for sharing

[@lindaharris1120]

Great video. Easy to follow for a lefty.

[@PeaJayCee]

It's tedious but so worth it!

[@unadormilona]

I have a pattern that says "sl st in sl st" and wasn't sure how to do that until your video. Perfectly easy to follow. Thanks!

[@theseaangelkaren1583]

I have actually managed to make a single crochet version of this slip stitch ribbing. It does not look like knitting, but it sure stretches good. Works up faster too. Thank you Marly Bird for being a super awesome and inspiring crocheter.

[@MarlyBird]

Yes. The single crochet rib is lovely too.

[@alyssadowell337]

This was so very helpful! Thank you so much ❤️

[@jennypiasecki8400]

Thank you!!! I love this! I was having such a tough time before

[@lanetteprice7508]

Jenny Piasecki lp

[@lmundiclan]

That is where I go wrong and wondering why. Thank you Marly thank you skipping that first stitch is a game changer

[@brendamcmahon2619]

Thank you for this video...I didn't do great until I watched your video...now I understand...will try again..thanks

[@Sunflower-nm6lw]

Thank you for sharing this information it helped me!

[@qoekc]

Thank you for the tips. Will try this ribbing again!

[@eleftheriakontogianni6440]

Thank you very match ! I was looking for this pattern for so long! Who looks like it is made with needls and it is finally this pattern made with the needlloom!!

[@pamelachavez5881]

Thank you Marly! I needed a short review and your video was perfect!

[@MarlyBird]

+Pamela Chavez great to hear

[@craftinmom]

Love this look, thank you!

[@irenenamuganza2397]

Thanks so sooo much, this was really helpful, God bless you

[@sherylperry7829]

This was a great video tutorial. I've always wondered how to make the piece I was working on appear to have been knitted. Can you make other items using the slip stitch ribbing technique?

[@glasslight7960]

New subscriber. Thanks for your clear instructions and demo!! Very helpful.

[@pngo1818]

Thank you so much for this clear and easy to follow tutorial. All the best💜

[@MarlyBird]

You’re welcome 😊

[@evelynbergen7561]

Thank You , it worked fin on granddaughters hat.

[@KarenLHudson]

Excellent video, thank you!

[@ruthdavis1376]

Thank you so much for this video I can use this stitch for my next project

[@mary-annsmit2961]

Thank you I really enjoyed your video just what I was looking for

[@busdrivr88]

Thank you for sharing, good information!

[@margieharig2241]

Thank you, triple thank you. I have never done this stitch row after row and was working with thread. What a disaster! Decided to utube my dilemma and Voila! you were there with easy solutions and very clear direction. Now I can go forward and will definitely come back to check out your other videos!

[@MarlyBird]

That is great to hear

[@dianagarms6879]

Thank you!

[@Maardjepaardje]

Your tutorials are amazing. Keep up the good work! Greetings from Amsterdam! 🤗

[@MarlyBird]

Thank you! Will do!

[@cyndigarcia1431]

Omg, thanks for this, I was doing this stitch wrong the whole time and getting very frustrated and ripping it out! Thanks for explaining it! 😊💜

[@lmundiclan]

Yep me too! Just remember to skip the stitch!

[@cute_piranha2031]

Thank you

[@markthomas3904]

Thanks! I find that clips that are used to hold orchids to their poles are great and east stitch markers~

[@art4fun437]

That was really useful for future projects :)

[@MarlyBird]

+Sanstitchuk15 great. That was my goal

[@rae0521]

What "amuses" me on instructional videos, including excellent ones such as yours, is that finding the stitch into which you want to insert the hook is always CRYSTAL CLEAR - you couldn't miss it if you were blind, but when I follow along with my yarn and hook, it's like my vision has suddenly gone way out of focus. Tell me... where do you buy yarn like the magic yarn you demonstrators use - the kind where the stitches always remain clearly shaped and ready for insertion?

[@lisa-cd1by]

Hi there! I’m not sure where to but the exact kind of yarn that you are asking for, but if you are using thicker yarn, like in the video, the stitches will obviously be bigger and therefore easier to see (but remember to use the correct hook size, too). I also find that cotton yarn, compared to wool and some acrylic yarns, will leave more prevalent stitches, as it is sturdier. If you are crocheting with dark colors that can also make it harder to see your work clearly, so if you’re having a hard time, I would advise you to use pastel colors or similar. Hope this helps!

[@rae0521]

@@lisa-cd1by Thank you.

[@jojosewist8921]

Rae0521, oh yes, even with this chunky yarn and big stitches, I cannot tell where she is inserting the stitch marker exactly. She explains everything very well but that. She just inserts the marker, like we know exactly where to do. Maybe need her magic yarn and then I cd automatically find the spot too. If you find such yarn for sale let me know.

[@jojosewist8921]

@@lisa-cd1by thank you, I hope it will help and I have a hook P and chunky yarn. Thought they might come in handy learning to make a slip knot.

[@neelamrajagopalan4793]

Good instructions

[@attheranch873]

Thanks😀

[@teresaboze69]

Ooo! Rubber Baby Buggy Bumper Bouncy. SWEET!

[@zombiesRus_1]

New subscriber here.... Love the pink hat with sparkles ❤

[@tsitsimashamba9297]

Wonderful 💖

[@bmandtn]

Thank you Marly

[@bmandtn]

I finally did this rib. You have made it so easy, Thank you again

[@anniewilliams6201]

Awesome

[@jesseshaftoe7899]

super helpful thank u!

[@immaoddone7617]

Thank you soo much.... I was having such a hard time with this... U helped me a lot 💖

[@MarlyBird]

Glad it helped!

[@SarahDawnsDesigns]

I know it's a late comment, but thank you - putting the stitch marker in the last stitch of each row is genius! I've been accidentally decreasing on my crochet ribbing, and it's such a pain, so, thank you! /runs off to get stitch markers/

[@MarlyBird]

You are so welcome!

[@stephanieladeinde3224]

Beautiful stitch I am practicing it because mine is always tight .the parallel method and stitch markers help me

[@kayceegreer4418]

Thanks that's cool

[@letyreyna8473]

Thanks for vid

[@KeKe8226]

Hi Marly is there a brim video for the messy bun hat?

[@maschenmanie470]

Hi and Thanks for this tutorial! I would also suggest to go up 2 needle sizes when crocheting this rib-pattern. That will prevent from getting the tension too tight also. Best regards!

[@pamelachavez5881]

Great idea!

[@watchgoose]

This worked great for me with synthetics and solved some problems for projects. But when I tried it with cotton yarn, it left a gap between rows looking more like a K1 P2 and not as much memory. Still usable but I wanted to let you know. I don't use cotton that much anyway. Haven't tried it on wools yet as am saving them for knitting projects.

[@wendyanctil7809]

Thank you !!!! Your video was great to practice ribbing on a hat. The pattern instructions fail to mention a chain 1 on the turn.

[@gingerbarbiekk]

This is great, very well explained! Do you have any tips on how to count the knit stitch rows? I am trying to figure out where to crochet into on my brim :) thank you in advance for any help!