Fisherman's Rib Knitting Patterns

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Fisherman Rib Big Scarf

Striped scarf knit in a one row repeat fisherman’s rib. Designed by y Lisa Gentry. Worsted weight yarn.

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Greenwich Sweater

Classic pullover sweater knit in textured fisherman’s rib pattern. Sizes To fit: 32-34, 36-38, 40-42, 44-46, 48-50 inches. Designed by Martin Storey. DK weight yarn.

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Two-Color Cowl

Infinity scarf cowl knit in 2 colors with a 2 round fisherman's rib sitch. Designed by Purl Soho. Sport weight yarn.

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Pure Comfort Cardigan

Cardigan in a longer style with pockets and a Fisherman’s Rib shawl collar, perfect for a cozy everyday cardigan. Designed by Andrea Yetman for Biscotte Yarns. DK weight yarn.

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Easy 2 Row Repeat Seafaring Scarf

Knit with a 2 row repeat Fishermen's rib stitch this scarf has been rated easy by Ravelrers. Pattern includes video. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Purl Soho.

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Brioche Fisherman’s Rib Hat

Beanie hat knit with a fisherman’s rib stitch in 2 round repeat 2 color brim and 1 round round repeat crown. Designed by Laura Bain for Yarnspirations. Bulky weight yarn.

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Fisherman’s Rib Aurora Scarf

Easy extra long scarf knit with a 2 row repeat fisherman’s rib stitch. Sizes Length: 99” Width: 14”. Designed by Premier Yarns Design Team. Aran weight yarn.

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Turtleneck Sweater

Color-block pullover sweater knit with a 2 row repeat fisherman’s rib and a 4 row repeat 2 color slipped stitch. Sizes 32-34(36-38, 40-42, 44-46, 48-50) in, 81-86(91-97, 102-107, 112-117, 122-127) cm. C5352 Turtleneck Sweater Designed by Patons UK. DK weight yarn.

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Alcea Cardigan

Long cardigan worked in two-colored fisherman’s rib in a 4 row repeat. Sizes chest: 96 (104) 112 (120) cm. Designed by Rachel Søgaard for Filcolana. Available in English, Danish, German

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Torrent Sweater

Color-block pullover sweater knit with a 2 row repeat fisherman’s rib stitch. Sizes To fit chest measurements: 38(34, 42, 44, 46, 48, 50)" 97(102, 107, 112, 117, 122, 127) cm. Designed by Gemma Atkinson. Aran weight yarn.

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Candace's Shell

Tank top with v-neck and racerback knit with a 2 row Fisherman's Rib that creates flattering vertical lines. Sizes Bust: 31 (34, 37, 39, 42, 45, 47)"/[79 (86, 94, 99, 106.5, 114, 119.5)cm]. Designed by Melissa Leapman. Bulky weight yarn.

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Easy Split Rib Cowl

Large cowl with a split edge that drapes over your shoulders for maximum warmth. Knit with 2 row repeat Fisherman's Rib. Designed by Emily Berney. Quick knit in bulky weight yarn.

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Andromeda Cowl Neck Sweater

Mid thigh length pullover with split sides and a wide cowl collar knit in 2 row repeat Half Fisherman’s Rib. Sizes Bust: 34 (38, 42, 48, 52, 56)”. Quick knit in bulky yarn. Designed by Rae Blackledge for Premier Yarns.

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Faux Brioche Cowl

2 color cowl knit in a 2 row repeat Fishermen's rib mimics the look of brioche with an easier stitch. Use a twist yarn for one of the yarns for extra color dimension. Quick knit in super bulky weight yarn. Designed by Yarnspirations Design Studio.

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Color Dipped Hat

Hat knit with 2 row repeat Fisherman's Rib. Sizes for the whole family. Baby (Toddler/Kid, Teen/Adult Small, Adult Large) Designed by Purl Soho. Fingering weight yarn.

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Staggered Fisherman's Rib Scarf or Wrap

4 row repeat creates either a scarf (pictured) or shawl size. Designed by Purl Soho. Aran weight yarn.

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Hugge Shoulder Cozy

Oversized cowl or short poncho with a cozy funnel neck in the round with a 2 row repeat Fisherman’s Rib. Designed by dashaway designs. Quick knit in bulky yarn.

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Raspberry Fisherman's Rib Cowl

Striped 3 color cowl knit with 4 row repeat Fisherman's Rib. Designed by Premier Yarns. Chunky weight yarn.

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Shoulder Cowl Scarf

Romantic capelet created from a seamed and gathered rectangle of fisherman’s rib. Consider using boucle or novelty yarn for a wonderful textured effect.

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Fisherman’s Baby Envelope

This cocoon is knit in fishermen’s rib as one rectangular piece then folded like an envelope and buttoned on the sides. Designed by Amal Saleh.

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Flower Scarf

Robyn Diliberto’s fast project is knit in fisherman’s rib and finished with a knitted flower and button. Pictured project is by chocoJ

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2 Row Repeat Big Rib Cowl

This large twisted cowl features a 2 row repeat fishermen rib stitch and is knit with one skein of the recommended yarn. Quick knit in super bulky yarn. Designed by Caron Design Team. Great with multi-colored yarn

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Patterns for Purchase

Children Sweaters

Pullover children's sweaters with fisherman's rib and cables. Two collar options: Round Neck and Stand Up Neck. Sizes 2-3 Years, 4-5 Years, 6-7 Years, 8-9 Years, 10-11 Years, 12-13 Years. 2314 Designed by Sirdar. Aran weight yarn.

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Fisherman's Rib Pullover Sweater

A traditional fisherman's rib stitch is accentuated by gorgeous cables at the neckline and sleeves of this pullover sweater. Sizes XS (S, M, L, 1X) (2X, 3X, 4X, 5X). Designed by Holli Yeoh. DK weight yarn.

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2 in 1 Hat and Sweater

Matching hat and pullover sweater for babies, toddlers, and young children knit in half Fisherman’s rib. Sizes Newborn to 6 years. Designed by MimiKnitPatterns. DK weight yarn.

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Eloise Vest

Cross front tunic length sleeveless vest provides with open front for a flattering shape and unrestricted movement. Worked in fisherman’s rib. Sizes S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL. Designed by Jennifer Lee. DK weight yarn.

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Fisherman's Slippers

Sized for men, women and youth, these handsome slippers feature a central Horseshoe Cable flanked by Half Fisherman’s Rib. Takes less than 10 hours to knit according to designer. Sizes US Shoe: Youth 4-7/Women 6-13/Men 6-13. Designed by 10 Hours or Less. Worsted weight yarn.

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Muna Jumper

long-sleeved pullover sweater knit in a fisherman's rib which is a one row repeat stitch. Sizes XS, S, M, L, XL. Designed by Kari-Helene Rane. Worsted weight yarn.

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Cuffed Baby Booties

Designed by heaven to seven, these baby shoes are created with fisherman’s rib and garter stitch.Size: newborn to 3 months

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