Mock Ribbing

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The Goal of this Challenge

Mock ribbing imitates knit and purl ribbing by using needles out of work. The "Ladders" formed with the needles out work resemble purl stitches and create the appearance of ribbing (but not the same stretch).

Mock Ribbing (False Ribbing) is one of the first hem techniques that many machine knitters learn. It is basically a hem that imitates ribbing. Mock Rib is quick and easy and you don't have to re-form any stitches. The hem pulls in and has stretch.

Why Mock Rib?

• The look (and stretch) of ribbing without the fuss
• No Ribber? No problem!
• No manually reforming stitches
• Faster than hand knitting

Once you learn other techniques, you may forget about the humble mock rib, but it has its place in your repertoire of knitting techniques. In this challenge you will knit at least 3 swatches. Each exercise will use a different technique that you can compare.

• Basic Mock Ribbing


• Explore Options


• Seaming Mock Rib Hems

Boost your confidence by trying all three exercises to truly master the technique of Mock Ribbing.