Swatching on the Double Bed
Swatching for a double bed fabric is the same as swatching single bed fabrics.The goal is to mark a specific number of stitches and rows in the middle
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Easy Ribber Bind Off
This is an easy bind off, finished on the machine, that requires no hand sewing with a tapestry needle to complete.
This tutorial assumes that
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Ribber E-Wrap Cast On
For a quick, stretch cast on, try e-wrap on both beds. This one is a little tricky, but many knitters love it.
Fisherman Rib
Fisherman rib is a comfortable, stretchy, wide fabric that is simple to knit! Can you knit 1x1 rib? Then you can create this surprising, reversible fabric.
Experiment with English Rib
Is your ribber just gathering dust? Can you knit 1x1 rib? With just one small change, you can knit this beautiful, textured, wide fabric.Soft and
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Shaping in 1x1 Ribbing
Shaping in 1x1 ribbing shouldn't be intimidating. Take time to practice these simple techniques and you'll soon be an expert!
1x1 Ribbing Decrease Techniques
Here are 2 methods for decrease when working in 1x1 ribbing.
1x1 Ribbing Increase Techniques
Here are 2 methods for increasing when knitting 1x1 ribbing. Which do you prefer?
Short Row Increasing in 1x1 ribbing
Get familiar with short rows while working on the double bed. 1x1 shaping is a great place to start. Learn the technique and examine the wraps for perfection
Seaming Ribbing - Plan Ahead!
When seaming ribbed pieces, it is important that you plan ahead. A little planning will ensure that your seams match and are picture perfect every time!
Band Perfection
When creating bands on the machine, which comes first the band or the garment edge? Watch as we experiment with 2 methods of joining ribbed bands to a garment
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Waffle Stitch (Ribber)
A beautiful variation of 1x1 ribbing that's easy to knit with no automatic patterning or hand manipulation.