Difference between revisions of "Rib knit"

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* Encyclopedia Britannica: https://www.britannica.com/technology/rib-stitch [Accessed June 2020].
 
* Encyclopedia Britannica: https://www.britannica.com/technology/rib-stitch [Accessed June 2020].
  
* Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robbing_(knitting_ (Accessed June 2020)
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* Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ribbing_(knitting) [Accessed June 2020]
  
* Simple Knitting.com at https://www.simple-knitting.com/rib-stitch.html
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* Simple Knitting.com at https://www.simple-knitting.com/rib-stitch.html [Accessed June 2020]
  
 
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Revision as of 13:11, 12 June 2020

Knit socks with ribbed tops
MFA# 69.742a-b

Description

Rib (or ribbed) knit fabric has a vertical ridged pattern created through alternating rows of knit and purl stitches. Rib kints have ridges and vally alternating on both sides of the fabric.. The knit lies flat and generally is stretchier in the width than in the length. Ribbed knit are often used in sweaters, hats, socks, waistlines, collars and cuffs because of its elasticity.

Synonyms and Related Terms

rib knit

Ribbed silk stocking
MFA 69.489a-b

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