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Accessories to Knit in Fisherman’s Rib

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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]

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Pencil Knitting Patterns

Getting ready for back to school makes me think about pencil crafts, so let’s take a look at some pencil themed knitting patterns! 

I recently made a pencil on a circular knitting machine, and it was a fun, quick, easy project that uses little bits of leftover yarn (and if you don’t have yellow you can make it a colored pencil using whatever color’s your favorite). And if you want to make a bigger version check out this pattern from Orange Olive Road on Etsy.

If you want to knit a pencil pillow by hand, check out Sketchy, available on Ravelry from Shana S. Cohen. This one uses worsted weight yarn and has two size options and the choice to make a pencil with an eraser or a colored pencil. 

Pencil scarves seem to be the most popular kind of pencil knitting pattern, and there are lot of cute ones. This one from Cosy Craft UK mostly uses garter stitch, with some welts to add texture and what looks like an I-cord edging. It calls for DK weight yarn. 

If you want to go all garter stitch try this version from Emsley Co Creations, which uses five colors of DK weight yarn and just a little shaping to make the point of the pencil.

There’s also this fun, mostly stockinette so it looks like it curls a bit, pencil pattern that looks like it’s worked in chunky yarn from Little Knits Studio. This one uses just a little garter stitch and easy shaping for the point. 

If you don’t want a pencil scarf, how about some pencil socks? The No. 2 Pencil Socks from The Yarn Enabler are available from Ravelry and use five colors of sock yarn. They feature wide ribs to mimic the texture of a pencil and have options to be worked from the top down or the toe up. 

Needs Sharpening by Alexander Walker is a free pattern on Ravelry that uses five colors of sock yarn to make a sort of shortie sock. The little bit of black at the tips of the toes inspired the name. These, too, can be worked in either direction and are available in three sizes.