Knitting Help - Two-Color Fisherman's Rib

Free written instructions for this stitch available here:
verypink.com/2...
In the scarf example, I used:
Addi Natura Bamboo Interchangeable needles
Uneek Worsted Superwash - urthyarns.com, color 4012
Berroco Vintage Chunky, color 6124
In the hat (in-the-round) sample I used:
Tulip Bamboo Interchangeable needles
Marigold Fibers yarns
My nail polish is Gelish "It's a Lily".

[@gela9649]

That's drop dead gorgeous. To hell with Brioche!

[@margueritefechner4684]

I couldn't agree more about the brioche stitch! I also wanted to tell you that I have started Portuguese knitting to help relieve pressure on my hands and it has been really helpful and I think my knitting is better! Thank you for all of your videos!

[@reflexology52welsh48]

I could watch you knit all day long, I always feel so inspired!

[@robinspicher2924]

I have tried to watch some other knitting tutorials but your tutorials are the very best. I love how you get right to it but you are funny and witty. Makes for great videos! Thank you for all your instructions!

[@KumikoMei]

Hahaha I feel you Staci! Some time ago I figured this pattern out by myself with the two colors ad all. And I was so proud, I thought I was the first it felt great...then, I googled it... 😂😂😂

[@purple0hairstreak]

Thanks for the wonderful tutorial! I started a muffler using your written instructions and after about 30 rows, when each side is clearly a different colour, I found an easy way to memorise the pattern: when your working yarn matches the colour facing you, that’s a *knit one below, purl 1* row; when your working yarn contrasts with the colour facing you, that’s a *purl 1 below, knit 1* row. I haven’t had to look at the pattern ever since.

[@EllenMHelms]

I finally learned brioche because of a pattern I bought and I also prefer Fisherman's knit and prefer how it looks even tho it's such a subtle difference! It's comforting to know I'm not the only one who doesn't like brioche!

[@maryobrien8741]

I spent several weeks learning the brioche stitch and then realized I don't like doing it. It is not relaxing or enjoyable for me. Once I discovered the fisherman's knit I was ecstatic! It is relaxing and even with the 2 colours it is an easy repeat. My scarf is looking great.

[@bendiehintz1175]

Thanks for creating a beginner proof project. I’ve been curious about brioche for a long time and Fishermans rib, but each time I got foiled I’m gonna make it this time.

[@annclark4560]

I live in SW Florida so not much of a winter here. But my Aunt is going to be going to Michigan in October thru January. I am definitely making this for her to take with her. Thank you for your help.

[@debido2u]

I feel the same about brioche! I love the stitch. Quite simple really. However if you make a simple mistake. Ugghh. Thank you for a fun beautiful replacement ❤️❤️

[@50fabrics]

Staci... You always have such clear, informative videos. Thank you for all of them. I usually can't wait to try each technique you featured.. .but not this time! 😂 😂

[@joanalalaland4804]

Great tutorial as always!! This amazes me... I figured out how to knit brioche with this pattern! As a continental knitter I never understood all the throwing in english language patterns, so I sought out the german "Patentmuster" which aparently is fishermans rip stitch. If you change every "knit below" for a yarn over you'll get brioche, it looks the same. It might be looser but still as beautiful!

[@meridelmoss1802]

Joana Lalaland Yes!

[@tinabrenning7233]

Thank you! You make it look so easy! Your instructions are clear and easy to follow.

[@bambeans_1418]

Love it! So easy to follow... My little baby throw is turning out so good, i can't wait!

[@theresathreadgill7076]

This is easier than Brioche. Thank you for showing how to do it.

[@heatherhaigh]

another great tute, yours are by far the clearest

[@momgrandma5496]

Know matter how careful I am, tinking back is just a part of knitting...sigh. The fisherman’s rib is such a cool stitch, thanks for the two-color steps.

[@amandaknowles2998]

I love the look of this!!! Thank you so much for taking the time to make a tutorial and for the free download of written instructions! 💙

[@denisepettit8534]

Thank you for your clear instructions, I will try this for my next ribbing on a vest. Thank you I am planning ahead oh, I can't wait. Also, I must add in I appreciate you not redoing your video when you make a mistake. It's good to see how to fix things for mistakes happen, that's for sure.

[@bjazure13]

I've found that I actually enjoy brioche stitch and find fisherman's rib absolutely tedious. I've knit several brioche stitch scarves but only one hat in fisherman's rib. Thank you for this video, by the way. This take on fisherman's rib may have persuaded me to try it again.

[@sandramillar9067]

So love your frankness 😀 Love this stitch and look

[@msknits]

Yess I love the way this looks and I’m definitely going to start the scarf project!

[@debbiebuttars5598]

Yea! So happy you did this video. I tried to do your Fisherman's Rib Hat and I just couldn't get the knit below in the right place. I'm going to do it two- color and see if that helps me. As always, I just love you!

[@rozeevy4305]

Thank you. I was having trouble purling one below. Now I can avoid my mistake. Happy summer knitting.

[@monaandersson3644]

You have awaken my urge for brioch its demanding but i love the texture. Love your videos and the podcast !

[@melanezoe]

Goodness! I wish I were home right now to download and print. Eager to try this. Thanks.

[@keyairaswords4028]

Thank you! I love the brioche look and have been struggling. I can't wait to try this instead

[@1943sumrallgirl]

I can't watch the knitting for looking at your fingernails. Thay are so pretty.

[@peggypickett927]

Fabulous as always. I’m nspired

[@doadirockwell9317]

I am with you...just cannot force myself to do brioche

[@BeautifulBeasts1]

I love the look of brioche, but I avoid it because of the very reasons you mentioned not liking it! So glad it’s not just me!

[@sarahmitchell558]

Staci- According to Nancy Marchant, fisherman's rib (slipping stitches with a K1B or P1B) is actually just a version of brioche. Who knew! All are types of "tucked" stitch patterns. Check out her interview on the Fruity Knitting podcast for more information.

[@caligurl2424]

Oh my god! You're reading my mind. I've wanted to try brioche, but I'm scared and I was just thinking of doing something with Fishermans rib instead!!

[@angiewillsonarte]

Thanks again - I hate knitting brioche - and really - depending on yarns used, etc. - it doesn't ever look as good as it does when you see it on ravelry ...not sure why. Love your videos - they are superb and you created your own little empire - just at the right time - way to go!

[@judygrayson7896]

I am going to practice this soon and I will order your pattern for hat and scarf 🧣 soon. Thanks Judy

[@christineteffenhart5722]

Thanks Staci for keeping it Real!!

[@MuzloomkoInsaafMillayali]

I like fisherman rib design.

[@sanfordeliotknits9418]

Stacy, I love you! I was going to design my next sweater in 2 color brioche but I just couldn't get the hang of it. And then I heard you say you don't like it.

[@sandrabrooke5900]

Thank you.

[@ArtBeatKathie]

This is so interesting and different from "standard" knit-and-purl-stitch knitting. My brain would definitely have to be "engaged" when starting doing a piece with this. I totally get why you kept the instructions in front of you while working with a pattern for this. I wonder if Brioche patterns could be adapted to be done this way? Hmm. Not having done a Brioche pattern, yet, I have no idea! lol I did see one of the podcasters talking about a technique called a "One Pass Brioche". *it may have been Grace on Babbles Traveling Yarn*. She talked about looking it up to learn because she wasn't liking the standard Brioche due to the fiddliness factor. I liked the sound of the one-pass! Nathan on Sockmatician may have been who she said had the tutorial. Man I am so certain about things today, eh? My brain hasn't fully cleared from taking Benadryl last night...my apologies for the vagueness. I am definitely going to try the pattern you designed, but after Christmas. So many projects, so little organization to getting them done! :D Thanks again for your KZbin channel. You are always my first go-to on questions, refreshing my brain or who I send others to to learn.

[@Codythefnafnerd]

"I don't like working the brioche stitch" Thank you!!

[@brendaanne0810]

Going to give it a whirl!! The brioche scares me!! 😂❤

[@randib82]

Brenda Anne L ik

[@leemager128]

Going to make a cowl with the Fisherman's rib wish me luck. I've downloaded your pattern to work in the round. I would love to see this done in the round when you get a chance. Thanks

[@NinaKeilin]

Why is this not actually the same as two color brioche? Some people say it is the same. I find this much easier than those other brioche techniques.

[@mariamfiliz7751]

Woooow thank you very much

[@mrsb3821]

Wish you had gone a bit slower when tinking back. I always mess up the knit below and purl below stitches and can't figure out how to pick them up properly. You did it so quickly it was amazing 😂😮

[@usahanara7052]

love your nails

[@amybristol5050]

I've been trying to knit two-color brioche successfully for a few weeks now. I do fine until there are increases or decreases and it all goes wrong. I've literally made myself crazy. I am certainly going to give this a try, because I love the look!

[@MsSpiffer1]

Another great tutorial

[@Fancyme]

Hi.. can you please do a Video about how to read a written pattern of sweater. Thanks

[@jacqulyne1282]

When working this in the round, you mentioned alternating the colors. Do you mean 1 color for odd rows and 1 for even rows? Can't wait to try this. One more question- is the spring back the same as a normal rib? Thank you for another great video.

[@verypinkknits]

Yes - when working in-the-round, just alternate colors every round. Fisherman's Rib is quite different from a regular 1x1 rib, and doesn't have the same "spring". I go into a bit more detail and compare it side-by-side with regular rib in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hqXEc6qOpNZrZqs

[@nadasharaf9017]

Thank you for you that amazing video. I just want to know which method you used for the cast on row for this project? In your opinion what is the most suitable cast on and bind off for knitting a fisherman's rib or a broiche stitch?

[@verypinkknits]

Just a regular, long-tail cast-on.

[@healthierinchrist1126]

LOVE LOVE. Thank you for sharing.

[@kristinnewmancscs]

Question about using life lines with this stitch: After I weave in the yarn I'm using as a lifeline, do I just keep going as though that strand isn't there? Also, when I had to rib back to a life line, the end stitches + where the working tail goes got all discombobulated. Any tips on that? PS - I'm having a field day with this contrasting fisherman's knit. Just tickled pink with the result!

[@sheryltisdale]

Thank you, I will try this. I knitted (this year) a long brioche scarf for my son, I can't tell you what the pattern is, I forgot it as soon as I finished it, I did use life lines (got that hint from you). I hated it too!

[@sabbya.8112]

I have knitted socks but want to knit more diverse things now. I would love to do the multi fishermans rib shawl in triangle form. Would the spine middle of the shawl be the same as in your brioche shawl pattern? Thank you

[@brendacornell7481]

Do you have a tutorial on how to fix a row on the two coloured fisherman’s rib? Thank you for your pattern!

[@juansmari115]

Hi 👋 just wondering if you have tried to knit this pattern with all knit stitches. Only knit one knit one bellow that’s it repeat knit 🧶 one knit one bellow every row🤗 that’s know I learned it hard to forget you can talk all you want can’t mess it up

[@purnimavenkatesh6803]

I don't love brioche either. Fisherman's rib is a better alternative!

[@wheels4love]

Hi - do you have a video that help explain how to fix a P1b stitch? For example, if you're suppose to Knit 1, but accidentally did a P1b or vice versa? Thank you

[@susanwingblade1799]

Love this video!

[@marieharris3773]

With fisherman's rib two colour, does it count as 1 row after you pass across with both colours as in brioche or is each pass a row? Xx

[@kellycox7752]

I’m fairly new to knitting, but I do enjoy trying to learn new patterns and new techniques. I have tried double knitting and have found that to be a little too complicated for me. Can the technique in this video be used for other patterns as an alternative to double knitting? If so, is there an easy way to translate any given pattern to this two-color technique?

[@stefaniestaniak4329]

Interesting. I really dislike brioche too. I’m wondering if this might work better for me. I may have to try it. Thank you.

[@doadirockwell9317]

I got this stitch down - made a cheat sheet for myself to keep on the right row but thought a lifeline would be like a belt and suspenders...but the lifeline seems to be trapping one leg of the V so that on the next row worked some of the wrong color legs end up on top. what am I doing wrong ?

[@amberlong5480]

Question about knitting two color fisherman's rib with your hat pattern. I understand alternating rows, but how do I keep the right color stitches in place while decreasing. I've figured out a work around, but it is labor intensive. Have you tried this? I could use the help. I'm sure I'm missing something simple.

[@nikkis9728]

Thanks for the tutorial

[@mariamfiliz7751]

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[@spudsmith]

What am I doing wrong? I’ve tried knitting this pattern 5 times now, and every time I end up being able to see both colours in the knit column on both sides...is it a tension issue?

[@theastewart6721]

Very nice!

[@cooky6266]

Do you have a video on seaming together flat pieces of Fisherman's Rib stitches?

[@mariateresat4991]

Beautiful stitch but very difficult..

[@fralou1]

How do I increase please? I’m substituting brioche with fisherman’s stitch but not sure how to increase. Thank you

[@verypinkknits]

That is not easy...I spent a good amount of time incorporating decreases into a fisherman's rib hat. You can increase anywhere, but to get it to look right is a lot of designing work!

[@AM-kr4pv]

Hi! I'd like to buy the fisherman's rib hat pattern but I'd really want to do it in the two-colour stitch shown here (with the idea of it being reversible). Would the technique be exactly the same in the pattern? The only example of a hat knitted with the two-colour fisherman's rib I've seen, the decreases didn't maintain that single colour ribbing and instead mixed with the groove colour, which I disliked aesthetically.

[@verypinkknits]

Two-color fisherman's rib changes things enough so that you can't really work my Fisherman's Rib Hat & Scarf pattern as written. Sorry.

[@AM-kr4pv]

@@verypinkknits ah that's unfortunate

[@malakbaguthian688]

I loved

[@dianatheriault2913]

I've learned that if I put down kitting a project of Brioche, I can't figure out how to continue. I'm wondering if you have a sweater pattern in Fisherman's Knit?

[@juliefiset2327]

Thank's for this video. I like to watch your videos when I need to learn a technic. But I have a question. How do we increase or decrease in this stitch? Can't find any explanation about that. Thank you for your time!

[@verypinkknits]

Increasing/Decreasing in this stitch isn't an easy explanation...in fact, I wrote a pattern for a Fisherman's Rib Hat, and there was a lot of trial-and-error involved in getting the pattern just right. My answer to you is to follow a pattern (unless you are interested in the trial-and-error yourself). Here is my pattern for a Fisherman's Rib hat and scarf: verypink.com/2018/01/17/fishermans-rib-hat-scarf-set/

[@juliefiset2327]

@@verypinkknits I think for a first time knitting this stitch following your pattern will be a better idea. After that I may be able to figure something. Thank you for your time. I really like your videos. I'm from Montreal (Qc) you are a precious resource even for our French knitter's community. Have a nice day!

[@grandma.p]

Could you make potholders and dish towels with this stitch?

[@cynthiamoore4079]

On downloaded pattern what does “using dark color cast on one pan odd numbers mean?

[@verypinkknits]

I'm not sure what you're seeing, the download says, "Using dark color, cast-on an odd number, then knit across those stitches. Turn work."

[@angko-pe]

How does increases and decreases work in this?

[@verypinkknits]

It took me a lot of trial and error to get the decreases right, but they work, and they don't disrupt the ribbing. It's all in the pattern: verypink.com/2018/01/17/fishermans-rib-hat-scarf-set/

[@katbaleu]

Have you figured out how to increase or decrease in fisherman’s rib?

[@verypinkknits]

Yes, I have a hat pattern: verypink.com/2018/01/17/fishermans-rib-hat-scarf-set/

[@katbaleu]

@@verypinkknits Thanks so much for respondingI've searched the video and I don't see anything about increasing and decreasing in it. Do you know at what time mark you show it?

[@verypinkknits]

@@katbaleu - it's in the pattern.

[@katbaleu]

@@verypinkknits Ah okay. Thanks!

[@christinahardgrove1938]

Can fisherman's rib replace brioche in a pattern?

[@verypinkknits]

Yes, you can work Fisherman's Rib instead of Brioche for the exact same effect.

[@mjdrean]

I was about to start a complicated Brioche shawl but felt daunted. Can I use this stitch instead with fingering weight yarn?

[@verypinkknits]

You can work this stitch with any weight of yarn.

[@evawilson1308]

Do u know how to make a PYRAMID RING TOY?

[@verypinkknits]

I hadn't heard of such a thing, but I just googled it, and there is a crochet pattern available for sale on Etsy.

[@evawilson1308]

VeryPink Knits thank u. Right now I don't have the money to buy it

[@dawnhaycook1234]

I’ve tried this it’s when I tried doing a picture I messed up

[@mariamfiliz7751]

If you please I need more information to lern haw can make a model,s of beruch Thank you very much