Ribbon Stitch

Ribbon Stitch Sample knit with Caron Simply Soft on US size 9 needles

How pretty is this?  I thought it was time for a little color work.  I don't often knit with more than one color, but this stitch makes me want to!  It is much easier than it looks too.

This pattern begins with 10 rows, then after the initial 10 rows you will only be repeating 3-10.  Row 1 is a knit row, and Row 2 is a purl row, which gives you a stockinette base.  Despite being all knit/purl rows, this fabric lays flat; there is no curling.  I think the edges are pretty darn sloppy, even though the pattern suggests an extra stitch on each edge for neatness.  I would probably add a few more stitches to the edges for a more significant border.  

Work on a multiple of 4 stitches, plus 3 - plus 2 more, one for each edge   (My sample was worked on 13 stitches.  Multiple of 4 is 8, plus 3 = 11 stitches for the pattern, plus the 2 edge stitches = 13 stitches total)

You will need two different colors of yarn.  Choose any colors you like - they can be complimentary, or contrasting colors.  If it looks good to you, then you've chosen the right colors!  (For the record, I like pink and red together, even though they "clash".  Remember, there are no rules.)

Pattern notes:

Pwise = purlwise - as if to purl

wyib = with the yarn held in back of the work

wyif = with the yarn held in front of the work

With Color A

Row 1 (Right Side): Knit all stitches

Row 2 : Purl all stitches

With Color B

Row 3: K1 (edge st) *K3, Sl 1 pwise wyib* Repeat from * to last 4 stitches - K3, then K1 (edge st)

Row 4: K1, K3, *Sl 1 pwise wyif, K3* Repeat from * to last stitch, K1

With Color A

Row 5: Knit all stitches

Row 6: Purl all stitches

With Color B

Row 7: K1, *K1, Sl 1 pwise wyib, K2* Repeat from * to last 4 stitches, K1, Sl 1 pwise wyib, K1, then K1 (edge st)

Row 8: K1 (edge st) K1, Sl 1 pwise wyif, K1, *K2, Sl 1 pwise wyif, K1* Repeat from * to last stitch, K1 (edge st)

With Color A

Row 9: Knit all stitches

Row 10: Purl all stitches

Repeat from ROW 3 for pattern.

And here is the video.  Enjoy!