Rib knit
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; rib stitch
Sources Checked for Data in Record
- Encyclopedia Britannica: https://www.britannica.com/technology/rib-stitch [Accessed June 2020].
- Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ribbing_(knitting) [Accessed June 2020]
- Simple Knitting.com at https://www.simple-knitting.com/rib-stitch.html [Accessed June 2020]