Ribby Square Vertical Rib Stitch Knitting Pattern
The Ribby Knit Square features textured vertical columns made with simple knits and purl stitches. This 8″ by 8″ square is an easy knit square with a four row repeat. The worsted weight yarn drapes beatuifully so its perfect for a blanket.
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Sometimes an afghan project can seem daunting. I love the quick win of knitting a blanket square. There is no pressure to keep going (way past my bedtime) because there’s an endless blanket length ahead!
This simple square pattern pairs well with others so it’s a great way to make a variety of knit squares to mix and match. You only need to know the basic stitches to make this one so keep reading for all the details on this free pattern.
The Ribby Square is just one pattern in the Cozy Fall Blanket Square Bundle check them out here!
Don’t miss the Crochet Square Bundle, Tunisian Square Bundle or for those super crafters the Trifecta Bundle which includes all 3 Bundles!
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I love a stitch pattern that uses simple knit stitches and purls! The fabric here is like stockinette stitch. The wrong side is mostly purls and the right side mostly knits with purl bumps to break it up.
The Yarn
For the Ribby Square I used Brava Worsted in the color Dove Heather. This acrylic yarn has a pretty sheen to it. The drape is lovely for a #4 medium worsted weight yarn.
This square uses less than one skein of yarn so you may be able to use leftover yarn. Yarn scraps work great for a patchwork blanket.
Other supplies you’ll need are 4.5 mm needles. I use my circular knitting needles but you can use straight needles. Circular needles are just what I have!
And your basic knitting notions: scissors, tapestry needle, measuring tape. A stitch marker is not necessary, unless you want to mark the right side.
Squares are great for customizing your blankets. Choose a solid color or try different colors for each one. You can arrange them to make a square blanket or a rectangle with these square patterns.
Cozy Fall Knitting Blanket Squares Bundle
This pattern was a part of this knit along. You can still find all the patterns here Charity Cozy Fall MAL. These beautiful squares will make a gorgeous knitted blanket. Or purchase the blanket square bundle here.
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Pattern Instructions
Ribby Square Knitting Pattern for Blanket
The Ribby Knit Square features textured vertical columns made with simple knits and purls. This knit blanket square measures 8" by 8".
Materials
- 63 yd / 58 m of #4 medium worsted weight yarn
Tools
- 4.5 mm US Size 7 knitting needles, or needles needed to meet gauge
- yarn needle
- scissors
- measuring tape
Instructions
Notes
Stitch multiple is 4 + 3. To adjust the number of stitches in this square you can add or subtract 4 to my cast on.
Skill Level
Easy
Gauge
4” / 10 cm x 4” / 10 cm = 17 sts x 26 rows in pattern
Finished Size
8” / 20.5 cm x 8” / 20.5 cm
Video Tutorial
Watch the video on my YouTube.
Stitches / Abbreviations (US Terms)
Pattern
CO 35
Row 1. K, *P, K rep * across.
Row 2. Rep Row 1.
Row 3. (RS) K, P, *P, K3 rep * until 5 sts, P, K2, P, K.
Row 4. K, *P rep * until 1 stitch, K.
Row 5. K, *P, K3 rep * until 2 sts, P, K.
Row 6. Rep row 4.
Rep Rows 3 - 6 until work measures 7.5” tall.
Rep Rows 1 -2.
BO in pattern.
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