Garter Ribbing Stitch Knitting Pattern

The Garter Ribbing Stitch Knitting Pattern creates columns of smooth Stockinette Stitch separated by two rows of Garter Stitch texture.

To easily knit this stitch up, get your written pattern instructions both flat and in the round below, along with a knitting chart and video tutorial.

About the Garter Ribbing Stitch

The Garter Ribbing Stitch is an easy-level project with a simple combination of knits and purls. It is a great choice for knitting up simple blankets, pillows, scarves, and more.

Stitch Techniques

A series of easy knits and purls create the raised pattern.

Lays Flat

This stitch alternates knit and purl stitches on all rows, so it easily lays flat. You may wish to block your work, however, it is not necessary since the fabric does not curl up.

Not a Reversible Stitch

This is not a reversible pattern because the right side of the work displays the design, but the wrong (back) side does not.

Row Repeat

Knit up the Garter Ribbing Stitch in a simple 2-row repeat.

Easy-to-Memorize

This pattern is easy to memorize because this is an easy repeat of knits and purls. It’s a great choice when you do not want to refer to the written pattern.

Can the Garter Ribbing Stitch be knit in the round on circular needles?

Yes, this pattern includes written instructions to knit it in the round. Try it out with either circular or double-pointed needles.

Knitting Instructions

Cast On Stitches

If you are knitting your piece flat on straight needles, cast on knitting stitches onto your needles in multiples of 4, then add an additional 2 stitches at the very end. This determines the width of your work. Select any number of stitches, as long as it is divisible by four with an additional two stitches.

If you would like to add a border to the sides, cast on additional stitches. My blue sample has two knit garter stitches added to the right and left sides. Therefore, I cast on six multiples of four (24), plus two (2), plus four stitches for the sides (4), equaling 30 stitches total. I also knit two rows of the garter stitch at the bottom of my swatch.

When knitting your work in the round on circular needles, cast on in multiples of 4 stitches.

Knit Row 1

Knit All
Knit all stitches on your first row, which is the right side of the work.

Knit Row 2

Knitted Flat on the Wrong Side:
P2, * K2, P2 *
When knitting flat, begin by purling two stitches, then knit your stitch pattern repeat of two knit stitches and purl stitches.

Knitted in the Round on the Wrong Side:
* K2, P2 *
When knitting in the round, knit your entire stitch pattern with a repeat of two knit stitches and purl stitches.

Repeat Stitch Pattern

Repeat rows one and two until your work is the length you desire. Bind off when complete!

Knitting Chart

Find your printable knitting chart in the pattern card below. Here’s a helpful tutorial about how to read knitting charts for beginners >