Monica Knits

In this photo, the kitchener rib cast on was removed from the needles and opened up to show the 2 colors of the reversible stocking stitch fabric. The 1.75 mm needles points to the cast on row.

Click here to read: Kitchener Rib Cast On instructions.

Side 1 Side 2The first row of stitching after the cast on row involves purling normally, but knitting through the back loops (tbl) since the kitchener rib cast on (also called Italian or tubular cast on) creates twisted knit stitches. This article is the second in the series on the Kitchener Rib cast on. Read more .... for stepwise, illustrated instructions.
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Seventh of 8 images illustrating the start of the 1 x 1 ribbing in 2 colors.

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Kitchener Rib, First Row of Stitching
Kitchener Rib Cast On.

1. Beginning of row, showing needle and yarn positions.
2. About to knit (tbl).
3. Pulling yarn thorugh knit stitch (twisted so knitted through back loop - tbl). Both color yarns are behind the needle for a knit stitch.
4. Pointing to the purl bump (light green bump, dark green loop from cast on row).

Seventh of 8 images illustrating the start of the 1 x 1 ribbing in 2 colors.

Click here to read the article:
Kitchener Rib, First Row of Stitching
Kitchener Rib Cast On.

1. Beginning of row, showing needle and yarn positions.
2. About to knit (tbl).
3. Pulling yarn thorugh knit stitch (twisted so knitted through back loop - tbl). Both color yarns are behind the needle for a knit stitch.
4. Pointing to the purl bump (light green bump, dark green loop from cast on row).