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How to Knit the Rick Rack Stitch

March 16, 2017 4 Comments

Finding a new knit stitch to add something interesting to your projects is always a lot of fun. Learn how to knit the rick rack rib stitch in the round or flat with an easy video tutorial from Hands Occupied.
It’s always fun to find a new stitch to mix things up in your knitting. The rick rack rib stitch is one of those funky stitches that’s interesting to knit and packs a big visual punch. For a stitch that’s really just a matter of knitting stitches out of order – kind of like cabling but without the needle juggle a third needle, this stitch quickly became a favorite for me. I bet it will for you too!

Finding a new knit stitch to add something interesting to your projects is always a lot of fun. Learn how to knit the rick rack rib stitch in the round or flat with an easy video tutorial from Hands Occupied.

Sounds all sunshine and rainbows, right? The rub when it comes to this stitch is that it’s worked fairly differently flat vs. in the round. Rick rack rib stitch also involves needing to understand working in the back loop and working stitches out of order (hence my referring to its status as a cable-adjacent stitch a moment ago). Lucky for you, I’ve conjured up video tutorials for how to work the stitch both flat & in the round. Check them out!

If you like this funky ribbing, this stitch features prominently in my Rick & Roll Socks pattern if you’re eager to try it out on a full on knitting project.

How to Knit the Rick Rack Rib Stitch Flat

Start by casting on a multiple of 3 stitches plus 1, then follow the steps in this easy-to-follow video.

How to Knit the Rick Rack Rib Stitch in the Round

Start by casting on a multiple of 3 stitches, join them into a round, and then you’re ready to roll!  

Finding a new knit stitch to add something interesting to your projects is always a lot of fun. Learn how to knit the rick rack rib stitch in the round or flat with an easy video tutorial from Hands Occupied.

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Heidi Gustad is a craft book author & content creator in love with primary colors & vintage vibes. She specializes in knitting, crochet, latch hook and macramé, and her first book, Latch Hook: 12 Projects for the Modern Maker, is out now!

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  1. Rita

    March 18, 2017 at 3:03 pm

    Hi Heidi, I love this stitch and thank you for bringing it to us. I’m about to start a lapghan and I would love to incorporate this Rick Rack stitch into it. I’m going to use a solid color yarn, which I believe would give the stitch a more prominent look.
    Would you have any suggestions as to what type of stitch to use with it and approximately how wide it should be?

    Would it look good with a garter stitch border? Sorry for all of these questions. I’m so happy I joined your mailing list.
    Thank you so much!
    Rita

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    • Heidi

      March 21, 2017 at 7:59 am

      You could pair it with a garter border, or even do no garter border at all! This stitch doesn’t warp like crazy so that’s an option. As far as width, lapghans are usually 36×48″. And good call on the solid yarn! I agree that will make the stitch look great. :)

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  2. Anna Marie Shuster Smith

    March 18, 2017 at 3:57 pm

    Excellent video. Thank you. I love this stitch. I’m going to try and do a baby blanket with.

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  3. Sandy Lendall

    March 18, 2017 at 6:41 pm

    Love this stitch going to make a baby blanket wtbiz stitch. Thanks for the video!
    Sandy

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How to to knit throwing (a.k.a. English) style . How to to knit throwing (a.k.a. English) style 
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In knitting, there are a few common knitting styles. Most often you’re going to encounter continental style and English (throwing) style on your knitting journey. I recently had an old video teaching continental style get a lot of views. Based on the comments, it was clear the people wanted to also see a throwing tutorial, so here you go! 🧶
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Please note that there is a LOT of variation in knitting styles, and one isn’t necessarily better than another. Most often, I’ve found it comes down to two things: how you were taught and whether or not you’re really into colorwork knitting (which can involve a mix of styles). 
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Longer-term knitters who’ve made it this far: do you prefer one over the other? And why? 
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How to do a one-step provisional knitting cast on How to do a one-step provisional knitting cast on / a.k.a. crochet provisional cast on, scrap yarn cast on
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I read recently that tiktok and Instagram are being used as search engines more and more. 🤔 I thought since I’m going to all the work of making tutorials on YouTube, I should experiment with making a quick version of them for other platforms. There are obvious teaching limitations to vertical video, short-form content like this, but I think I covered the gist of this cast on in a minute. The YouTube version also covers how to unzip this cast on because there was time for it 👍🏻 L1nk is in my profile. 
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I’m very much looking for feedback as I continue to make instructional knitting & craft videos. Sometimes good tutorials are hard to find, and (ideally polite) feedback helps me improve. 
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For the first time in a long time, there’s a new For the first time in a long time, there’s a new tutorial from Hands Occupied! 🎉 The video is live on YouTube & the blog. 
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The post covers what provisional cast ons are & how they differ, and the video covers how to work a one-step provisional cast on using scrap yarn and a crochet hook. (This is a great one to save for future reference.)
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I learned several names for this method while researching this video & post. Crochet provisional cast on, one-step cast on, scrap yarn cast on - if you know even more names for this technique, please share! 
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Working on a sample for some upcoming videos. It’s an overcast day with intermittent sunshine & I have a scruffy little sidecar. 🐶 Can’t complain! 
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What’s on your needles this week? 
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Yarn: @debbieblissknits Cashmerino Aran 
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Peg boards and craft room organization go together Peg boards and craft room organization go together like peanut butter and jelly. So, as you can see, do latch hook tools and screwdriver organizers! 🪛 
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I think this trick translates to any tool with a thick handle, so leather working tools, punch needles, print making tools, etc. should work! What other tools am I, a needlecrafter, blanking on right now? 
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