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]

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The felted slipper craze that began last year doesn’t seem like it’s fading away. The Sailor Slippers, often striped knit and felted slippers made with super bulky yarn, because the project of the moment late last year (check out more knit slipper options in this post all about sailor slippers) and they’re still consistently popular with knitters.

Which makes sense because they are fun and fast to knit, and seeing them go from this giant thing to something that actually fits a foot feels a little magical.

I have always loved felting (in fact my first book was about felting knitting) and it’s always fun for me to see people rediscover this technique.

If you’ve knit enough plain slippers to fit all the feet you know, maybe it’s time to stitch up some tabi style slippers instead.

Maymade Knits has designed these cute tabi ballerina slippers, made with bulky yarn and felted. They’re worked flat at first and then in rounds, and are available in 10 EU sizes (the Internet tells me add 31 to your American shoe size to get your EU size). The designer says the slippers are meant to have a close fit and you should choose a size a little smaller than your foot for the ideal fit.

The pattern includes a video tutorial along with the written pattern.

You can grab this pattern on Ravelry. The same designer has her own version of the striped felted slipper as well, called Sarah’s Striped Slippers. These are worked in super bulky yarn and have a contrasting foot and a striped body. These are knit flat and seamed and there are 7 size options available. Check that pattern out here if you’re looking for a more traditional slipper shape. They also look roomier so you can wear them with socks if you like.

[Photo: Maymade Knits]

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