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Sailors' Rib

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Sailors' Rib

Sailors' Rib worked over 16 stitches.

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Definition:

Works on multiples of 5 plus 1 stitches.

Row 1: Knit 1 through the back loop, *purl 1, knit 2, purl 1, knit 1 through back loop. Repeat from * across.

Row 2: Purl 1, *knit 1, purl 2, knit 1, purl 1. Repeat from * across.

Row 3: Knit 1 through back loop, *purl 4, knit 1 through back loop. Repeat from * across.

Row 4: Purl 1, *knit 4, purl 1. Repeat from * across.

Repeat these rows for pattern.

Also Known As: Sailor rib.

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