Knitted Byzantine Ribbed Stitch
The Knitted Byzantine Ribbed Stitch is a fun and textured pattern that adds a touch of elegance and coziness to any knitting project. This intricate stitch creates a beautiful ribbed design with a twist, giving your work a unique and eye-catching look. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced knitter, trying out this stitch can be a delightful and rewarding experience. With its rich history and lovely texture, the Knitted Byzantine Ribbed Stitch is sure to impress and inspire your creativity!
Knitting materials and tools:
- DPN 4 mm (US 6 / UK 8)
- Loops&Threads, Impeccable (4): 100 % – Acrylic Yarn
Common abbreviations of knit stitches:
- k – knit
- p – purl
- k4tog bf – at first knit the next four stitches together through the back loop and then knit the same four stitches through the front loop, after that drop all stitches of the needle.
- st(s) – stitch(es)
- sel s – selvage stitch: always slip the first stitch knitwise, work to the last stitch, purl the last stitch
Byzantine stitch knitting pattern:
Cast on a multiple of 4 sts, plus 2 extra stitches, plus 2 selvage stitches.
Stark knitting with at least 3 or 5 rows of ribbing k2*p2.
Rib Row 1: sel, s, [k2, p2] – repeat till the end, k2, sel s.
Rib Row 2: sel s, [p2, k2] – repeat till the end, p2, sel s.
Rib Row 3: sel, s, [k2, p2] – repeat till the end, k2, sel s.
Rib Row 4: sel s, [p2, k2] – repeat till the end, p2, sel s.
Rib Row 5: sel, s, [k2, p2] – repeat till the end, k2, sel s.
Row 1: sel, s, *p2, insert the needle underneath the third bar between the last and next stitch and draw up a long loop, k2, insert the needle underneath the third bar between the last and next stitch and draw up a long loop, repeat from * till the end, p2, sel s.
Row 2: sel s, *k2, slip next stitch holding the working yarn in front, p2, slip next stitch holding the working yarn in front, repeat from * till the end, k2, sel s.
Row 3: sel, s, *p2, k4tog bf, repeat from * till the end, p2, sel s.
Row 4: sel, s, [k2, p2] – repeat till the end, k2, sel s.
Row 5: sel s, [p2, k2] – repeat till the end, p2, sel s.
Row 6: sel, s, [k2, p2] – repeat till the end, k2, sel s.
Repeat Rows 1-6 to form a pattern.
