Accessories to Knit in Fisherman’s Rib

I’m a little obsessed with fisheman’s rib. It’s a super squishy stitch pattern that’s similar to brioche but easier to knit. It’s worked by knitting into the stitch below (or, when working in the round, knitting in the stitch below on one round and purling in the stitch below on the next).

The first knitting pattern I made with this stitch was a scarf that has become one of my most popular patterns, so I guess I’m not the only one who loves this stitch. This project was a Christmas gift for one of my daughter’s teachers and I really need to knit one for myself because it’s such a great project.

Then I made a hat in fisherman’s rib, which adds some new techniques like working fisherman’s rib in the round and working decreases in pattern. I love this hat so much, and I don’t really like wearing hats, that’s just how comfortable it is. It doesn’t really feel like wearing a hat at all but it’s still plenty warm.

The most recent pattern I made using this stitch is a fisherman’s rib cowl. This one is also worked in the round but doesn’t have any shaping. It’s really easy and relatively quick to stitch and nice to wear because it’s a soft, stretchy fabric.

My version is worked in worsted weight yarn, though you could use heavier yarn if you want yours to be a little bigger.

And if you’ve never worked fisherman’s rib before, I have a video you can watch to see how to knit in the stitch in the row below and purl in the stitch in the row below. Even if you’re working fisherman’s rib flat and only need to knit into the stitches in the row below this is a good introduction to both techniques.

Fisherman’s Rib and Brioche Stitch: What’s the Difference? [Knitting]

Free Pattern – Country Classic Ribbed Hat And Scarf

How to Knit Fisherman’s Rib [Knitting]

I rarely understand why something becomes a trend in crafting. Gnomes and geese are both cute I guess, but I never thought we’d be making them for all seasons. (See, for example, this collection of gnome knitting patterns, or these knit geese.)

Another one I don’t totally understand is sardines or little fish more generally. Sure, they’re cute, and the shape is fun, but I had no idea when I was sharing this pattern for a fish-shaped pouch last year that it would become a hugely popular pattern that people are still searching for on the site. It is pretty cute, though, so if you weren’t around then or don’t remember you should got check it out.

Recently another fishy knitting pattern crossed my monitor: the little knit fish from Classical Songbird Designs.

Just as the name suggests, these fish are little, about 4.5 inches or 11 cm from end to end. They look like little sardines and take about 12 yards of sock yarn to make.

You can even make a two-tone fish and use just 6 yards of each color.

This sounds to me like just about the perfect use for the yarn that’s left over after knitting a pair of socks, or a mini skein or several that have been sitting around unused in your stash.

The fish are knit flat in one piece, which makes it easy to stitch on the eyes with more yarn or embroidery floss before stuffing, and you can stitch up the sides while you stuff (though it’s not a very big piece so you could probably stitch and then stuff, finishing with the end of the tail).

Because I’m pretty sure I’m not the only one wondering, I measured an Altoids box and as the pattern is written the fish are a little too big to fit in it (the box is about 4 inches/10 cm long). But you could make the fish a little smaller if you want to make a box of them. Or just make a fishy bag to put them in!

You can grab the free pattern for the little knit fish at Classical Songbird Designs.

[Photo: Classical Songbird Designs.]

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