ULTIMATE Fisherman's Rib Stitch Learn 3 ways || Knit Version || Purl Version || K1 P1 Version

Ultimate video tutorial for Fisherman's Rib Stitch. Learn 3 ways to complete this beautiful stitch that is like a cousin to the brioche stitch. In this video Marly shows each stitch on a swatch that includes a selvedge stitch and one extra stitch in the pattern to keep it symmetric.

This video is longer and has more instruction than just a "here is how to do it" video. So if you want to learn and understand the fisherman's rib stitch then this is the video for you.

Note: when Marly mentions "traditional" she is referring to English/Continental/Western style knitting. She is NOT saying those are the only ways to knit and knows there are many types of knitters out there and there is not ONE WAY to knit :-)

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[AT-ovwi]

Holy moly Marley Bird! It’s knitception! This is exactly what I want in a knitting video; not just throwing me a pattern(or 3), but helping me understand the method❣️

[sheralync]

i luv the k1 p1 method. I don't get lost in the pattern. The emerging fabric is lovely and plush :-) You are a good instructor. Thank you for doing this video.

[TinieMx]

Thank you so much for this tutorial! I've been looking at a few methods, but they all seem to do everything differently. This made it so much easier to understand!

[fakhrajavaid]

The best video on fisherman rib .Thanx dear

[chadroberts]

Believe it or not i did not know there were 3 ways to create the Fisherman's rib stitch!! Thank you marly!!😊😊

[sylviachristopher]

Thank you so much for this clear explanation, Marly!!! Why didn't I think of it before? I like purling, but being able to do this with just knitting is so much easier. My current project is worked flat and started with a K1, P1 border so I have abandoned the purls altogether and have good results from K1B, K1 on one row then K1, K1B on the next (knitting below into the K columns as they appear). I also find it just a little bit easier to knit below under the purl bump from the previous row.

[tineroberge]

Thank you very much for your tutorial.
Like Dorothy Rockwell (cf. her 'Comment' from 3 months ago, reproduced at the end of my comments), I learned to work this stitch an other way, i.e. with K1, K1B without any purl stitches at all.
I learned it as a child, many years ago. We called it 'maille anglaise' – 'English stitch'; also called 'côte anglaise'. I prefer it because it is so simple, it is easy to 'read' and it prevents mistakes.
When working flat, beginners might find the pattern easier to 'read' when knitting with an even number of stitches. Knitting it in the round is just as simple: just work the pattern on an uneven number of stitches.
Increases and decreases in 'maille anglaise' are also possible, just as they are most likely possible in the 3 ways described in your video and they are in Brioche stitch.
Have a good day and take care.

Dorothy Rockwell
il y a 3 mois
I knit swatches using all three of the methods you have demonstrated and found them to be very similarl. Then I found a tutorial which is all knit stitches. The set up row is all K and the pattern repeat row is K1, K1B with no purling at all using the same pattern on both sides. It could not be easier. I knit a swatch using that method and found it mostly identical to the three you are showing. Can you do another tutorial with the all Knit version.

[CodeMom]

I love the first version - the knit version! I find that it looks neater 😊

[flyingcloud]

Great video, I gave up on Brioche after many hours of attempts to master the stitch. I am not grasping the transition from BP to Bk....another time perhaps...So Fisherman's knit is my go to to finish my sweater . Thank you so much for this great video!

[fakhrajavaid]

The best video of fisherman rib i hv ever watched Thanx dear

[karendunham]

Thanks so much for this! I have been looking for a video that shows the close up of what the stitches will look and couldn't find anyone that actually showed it. The "double collar" description helps a ton! Thank

[happygirl]

Thank You Very Much! I can understand now what is happening when I knit the purl version. Great Teaching!

[yarn_dragon]

Ditto to what Aimii said...I have seen instructions on different ways to do the “easy brioche” or “short-cut brioche” but it’s so nice to have them all explained in one place! As usual...you rock, Marly!

[colleen]

I love the fishermen stitch. Thank you

[chiarasgroi]

Hi Marly, your videos are great and you explain it to well. Thank you. I would like to make a neckwarmer with this stich and work in the round with circular needles. Which row do I repeat?

[jeanpurvis]

Thank you for sharing the three ways to stitch it. Enjoy your videos.

[DeerlyMusical]

Another Fisherman's Rib pattern I learned was K1below, P1below for every row. It could be worked on 1x1 or 1x1+1 rib. It makes a VERY thick and cushy fabric, but it eats a lot of yarn.

[dorothyrockwell]

I knit swatches using all three of the methods you have demonstrated and found them to be very similarl. Then I found a tutorial which is all knit stitches. The set up row is all K and the pattern repeat row is *K1, K1B* with no purling at all using the same pattern on both sides. It could not be easier. I knit a swatch using that method and found it mostly identical to the three you are showing. Can you do another tutorial with the all Knit version.

[sagaciouslysage]

Thank you for demonstration! Can you demonstrate how to fix brioche/ fisherman ribs stitches?

[Unitubeful]

I am really looking forward to seeing your next videos using 2 colors!!! I am very curious on how each method looks using 2 colors