One Small Change That Makes 1x1 Ribbing Neater and Tighter

[@kathleendana]

I just discovered you today and my mystery is solved after over 50 years of knitting. I have been knitting in the Russian style!! I am self taught and have always knitted in the back! I never liked the pick or even continental method. I knew I was different by always liked the outcomes. Now I know it’s called Russian style. I’m an American so I don’t know why I learned this way but I love it!!

[@daphneshorts4820]

It is also called Eastern uncrossed, and it is actually the oldest form of knitting known to date!

[@lissyniña]

Looks good for sock cuffs. (UPDATE) Works great for sock cuffs, really cushy and not an excessive amount of stretch. Thanks!

[@omegadefern]

How do you do it in the round?

[@suzzem4885]

This is just so simple and gives such a perfect result ! Who would have thought it ? !!!! Many thanks, Maryna - as always 🥰😀

[@theastewart6721]

Hi Maryna. Very pretty ribbing! Love the technique! Thank you for another great tutorial! Have a lovely weekend.💕

[@ip477]

I am so happy I found your channel. I will use this technique to finish my sweater. Thank you

[@maggiepatterson7949]

Thank you! You always come up with something simple, unique, good to have in your "bag of knitting tricks"!

[@Dory_Darko]

Excellent! And so simple! I'll definitely use this technique in the future, when I don't need a whole lot of elasticity.

[@StarLitStudio]

This is brilliant and going to try on my next project - thank you!

[@joshualadner6096]

This is a great tutorial, thank you for the new technique, I was looking for a type of ribbing that would be snug enough for a waistband and this is perfect!

[@flourchylde]

Genius. I'm starting a cuff right now and will be using this . Thank you.

[@esmekaffen4961]

Another great tip! Thank you Maryna! ❤☮️

[@reenagrover2250]

Thanks for such a good tutorial!

[@hopelehenbauer3220]

Thanks!

[@10rowsaday]

Thank you so much, Hope. I appreciate your support. Thank you!

[@sallygaddis8829]

Thank you for this tutorial! 😁🧶

[@karenc.3689]

Thank you will have to try

[@sophiewhite674]

Fantastic 🎉

[@serpilerol1451]

Lovely idea🥰thx

[@carmelalong]

Hello, love your tutorials! Are the slipped stitches done on the right or wrong side of the fabric? thank you!

[@10rowsaday]

We work each right-side row in a classic "knit 1, purl 1" rib and we knit the knits and slip the purls with the yarn at the front of the work in every wrong-side row. Happy knitting!

[@joanmatlack2117]

Very interesting! I WILL try this! Thank you. Note - It would easier to see if the yarn was a different color (more contrast than the needle)!

[@stephanielaakson8960]

Nice!!!!

[@rachelackerman854]

Can this be used knitting in the round on circular needles?

[@10rowsaday]

Of course! When working in the round, [knit 1, purl 1] in round 1. In round 2, purl the purls and slip the knits with the yarn at the back of the work. Happy knitting :-)

[@judyparrish9019]

In other patterns, like sweaters, should I add an extra stitch on each end of the cast on to do the slip stitch salvage edges?

[@10rowsaday]

Yes, Judy. If the pattern does not include selvedges already, then you need to add selvedge stitches to the number of stitches you cast on. Happy knitting :-)

[@jq7136]

It looks beautiful, thank you! I wonder, since you said it’s tighter than normal 1x1 ribbing, would it stretch enough for a hat band?

[@10rowsaday]

Unless the hat is very tight, this type of ribbing should work fine. Test it on a swatch to make sure you are happy with the amount of stretch. Good luck :-)

[@melvinbeli1]

Yours looks great. If my pattern calls for 50 stitches and i add the single slip stitch at the beginning how does that affect my pattern with that extra stitch? I'd like to use it on my new sweater project. Thanks :)

[@10rowsaday]

Hi Cathy. Usually, selvedge stitches are not included in the stitch count (unless the pattern states otherwise), so if you want to add a slip-stitch selvedge to one side of your project, add 1 stitch to the number of stitches recommended in the pattern and cast on 51 stitches. Then the stitch pattern will not be shifted by one stitch. Happy knitting :-)

[@melvinbeli1]

@@10rowsaday Thanks a lot. I forgot to say that I was making the sweater in the round with the ribbing for the neck so I don't know how that would work with no seam. I'd still love a straighter neater ribbing but i don't know if that's possible in this case.

[@shaynaformity1384]

@@melvinbeli1 for knitting in the round, don't add extra stitches, just slip the knit stitches every second round.

[@melvinbeli1]

@@10rowsaday Thanks so much!

[@omegadefern]

Thank you for this! How would you do it in the round? just one row the way you did the front and one row the way you did the back?

[@10rowsaday]

When you make this stitch in the round, repeat the sequence of [knit 1, purl 1] in one round, and work [slip 1 with yarn at back, purl 1] in the next round. Happy knitting!

[@omegadefern]

@@10rowsaday thank you!

[@marydyke9126]

Can you use that technique in some way with a 2X2 rib??

[@10rowsaday]

Yes, you can, but there will be horizontal strands on the wrong side of the work, and the fabric will be less stretchy. Happy knitting :-)

[@newtea2458]

How does a tubular cast on (number of stitches) work with this technique?

[@10rowsaday]

The first row is the same as 1x1 ribbing, so this method does not affect the cast on edge in any way. Happy knitting!

[@newtea2458]

Thanks!

[@newtea2458]

I found casting on the extra stitches confusing. Please make a video that combines the two techniques. Thanks.

[@Casey-ip7ug]

Note to self: Use on Sock cuffs and Sweater Cuffs & Edging

[@mrsraven9169]

The purpose of the ribbing is to be stretch tho...

[@10rowsaday]

True, but sometimes it stretches way too much for our needs. That's when this method is helpful. Happy knitting!