Rib knit

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

Sources Checked for Data in Record

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• The American Heritage Dictionary or Encarta, via Microsoft Bookshelf 98, Microsoft Corp., 1998