Tutorial: Knitting ribbing inside out by changing direction - Field Sweater by Camilla Vad

I have knit the 1x1 rib for the Field Sweater by Camilla Vad and decided i like the reverse side of the 1x1 rib better than the side showing as I knit.
I used a tubular cast on so both sides of the cast on look identical. I slightly prefer the reverse side of the ribbing as the knit stitches look just a little neater.
I decided to knit off the ribbing needle onto the body needle from the reverse direction and make the side that "was the wrong side" become the "right side". To prevent a hole, when i changed direction, i did a German Short row (created a double stitch) as soon as I started the first round, and then resolved the double stitch at the start of the second round.
If you used a long tail cast on, you may not want to do this as you will see all the "purl bumps" as the long tail cast on does not look the same from both sides. If you know right from the beginning you want to do this and you want to use the long tail cast on, you would knit the first row flat and then join in the round.
To be clear - This is NOT part of the pattern for the Field Sweater. This is not in any way a requirement for the sweater. This is just something I noticed and I CHOSE to do. There was only a slight difference and I may not have even bothered to do it in this case, but I had a request for a video to explain this process and thought this was a good opportunity.
Field Sweater by Camilla Vad
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[@roselimke8736]

Thank you so much for this tutorial. I just could not wrap my head around this when I thought of it and your explanation made it all click. I am definitely using this in my knitting.

[@mostlyknitting]

Thanks so much. Glad the video helped to explain it. :)

[@maryannbergeron9531]

Very nice explanation of how to switch the ribbing. I know you have spoken about it but a visual learner like myself it is wonderful to see it actually completed. I chose to do a twisted 1x2 rib for my field sweater rib and am loving the look. ❤

[@mostlyknitting]

Awesome. Glad you are enjoying the process. :)

[@magsohara7908]

Oh that’s perfect Tash. Picked up this tutorial from the link that you posted for me Thank you. 🙋🏼🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@mostlyknitting]

You’re welcome 😊

[@amycole8974]

Thank you for this tutorial. I have just started a fresh pair of socks and used this method, I love the way it looks, and it worked out perfect never having done a German short row.

[@mostlyknitting]

Thanks Amy. I am so glad it was helpful!

[@rosemaryeveleigh3562]

Thank you for the tutorial just what I need for current items I'm knitting. Take care Tash ❤😊

[@mostlyknitting]

Thanks so much Rosemary. I hope you are keeping well. x

[@lindapb6529]

Thanks for sharing. His is useful for sure 😊

[@mostlyknitting]

You're welcome! :)

[@ericacatlett8412]

Genius❤

[@tacistudio]

Thank you Tash! This is so helpful 🙏🏼💖

[@mostlyknitting]

Thanks Taci!

[@bluejay5531]

thanks Tash super useful and clear ❤

[@mostlyknitting]

You're welcome Barbara. x

[@merilynwood4267]

Hi Tash ,thanks for this tutorial looks much neater back to front. I’ve just finished the April cardigan and I’ve got to pickup 340 stitches. Would you block it first it’s very curled and I’ll have to knit wrong side too. I would appreciate you advice. (It’s wool and mohair) I thank you cheers Merilyn from NZ

[@mostlyknitting]

That might be easier to do if you could at least steam block the edge to reduce the curling before you pick up stitches. :)

[@dianeazzopardi6269]

Great idea.

[@mostlyknitting]

Thanks Diane. :)

[@susiesparkesactor]

Thanks Tash😃

[@mostlyknitting]

No worries Susie. :)

[@emilylerman9028]

I'm knitting a sweater top-down and want to do this for the neck. however what would happen once I get to the bottom of the sweater? can I do the short row first, flip the work inside out, knit the ribbing, cast off, and then flip it inside out again? would I have to use two short rows--one before the ribbing and one before I cast off?

[@mostlyknitting]

Hi Emily. You can do it again at the bottom ribbing but you dont need to flip again for the bind off. If you bind off in pattern where you knit the knits and purl the purls, that looks the same from both sides. So, in essence, you can bind off from the wrong side as well without having to flip back.

[@emilylerman9028]

@@mostlyknitting thank you!!! ❤️

[@maxx6050]

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[@gailfirenze4760]

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