Ribbed Knitting

For beginning knitters, the first two things to master (besides cast on/cast off) are Knit and Purl. You can knit one row, purl the next row in order to get a straight, uncurling weave, or you can knit one row, knit the next row for a stretchy knitted fabric that curls in on itself.

Or you can do stockinette stitch, rotating knits and purls across the row, and this gives you a fabric that bunches in on itself, like the cuff of a sleeve or sock, making it thicker but stretchier.

Knit 2, Purl 2, Knit 2, Purl 2... to the end, finishing with Knit 2
Flip it over and start the next row
Purl 2, Knit 2, Purl 2, Knit 2... to the end, finishing with Purl 2
Repeat.

I decided to make a purple scarf using this stitch. It's going to be really thick and cozy.

Knitting on the Bus

I'm knitting while I ride the bus

It's plain for all to see

To make a scarf so fabulous

Requires time that's free




Instead of wasting an hour each day

While commuting to and fro

I'm bring productive

and having FUN

And always prepared for SNOW

Twin needles and a skein of yarn

Is all you need to start

Add COURAGE to publicly display

Skill in such an ancient art.

Don't be suprised if you happen to hear

Click-clacking in row three

Cause while I'm sitting on the bus

I am KNITTING on the bus

And you'll not want to be sitting by me!

Disclaimer: No unsuspecting bus riders were poked with sharped sticks during the making of this scarf.