Knitting patterns for clothes, accessories, and more knit with a 2 row repeat Shaker or half fisherman's rib stitch. This stitch is usually knit in a two row repeat. One row is usually knit stitches, the other row involves knitting in the stitch below every other stitch. For a tutorial on how to knit in the row below, I recommend this video from Purl Soho: K1B Tutorial. Updated 3/3/25
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Free Patterns
Shake It Up Rib Cardigan
Easy cardigan knit flat with a 2 row repeat Shaker Rib stitch. No picking up stitches. The button bands are knit separately and sewn on. Designed by Caron. Sizes XS to 5XL. Worsted weight yarn.
Colorama Cowl
Includes video tutorial. Cozy and comfy split-hem cowl knit flat a simple 2 row repeat Shaker Rib. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Angeline Webb
Shake It Up Blanket
An easy throw pattern worked corner to corner in a diagonal version of the Shaker Rib stitch with a 4 row repeat. Designed to showcase self-striping Aran weight yarn. Designed by Yarnspirations Design Studio.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- Get the recommended Caron Big Cakes yarn at Amazon
- See more 4 Row Blanket Knitting Patterns
Christian Sweater
Men’s long-sleeved pullover sweater knit with a Half Fisherman’s rib pattern in a 2 row repeat. Sizes S (M) L. DK weight yarn. Designed by Stine Radicke for Hobbii. A kit is also available.
Spirit Fisherman's Cardigan 10105
This is a fun variation on Shaker Rib. This V-neck cardigan features textured stripes in half-fisherman’s rib and stockinette with sleeves knit in 2 row repeat half fisherman’s rib stitching. Sizes 81 to 137 cm / 32 to 54 inches DK weight yarn. Designed by Hayfield. A kit is also available.
Shaker Rib Hat And Scarf Set
2 row repeat set with hat knit flat and matching scarf in squishy Shaker Rib texture. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Bernat.
Wrapover Swoncho
Poncho-style pullover with sleeves and wrapped front knit with a 2 row repeat Shaker Rib. Designed by Julia Madill for Patons. Sizes from Small to 5XL. Worsted weight yarn.
Blake Cardigan
Women's striped cardigan knit in 2 row repeat Shaker Rib. Designed for at least 5 colors, it's perfect for stash busting. Sizes XS to 5X. DK weight yarn. Designed by Rachel Brockman for Universal Yarn.
Shaker Rib Blanket
This easy afghan pattern features a slip stitch rib pattern. Quick knit in bulky yarn.
Stripy V-Neck Cardigan
Unisex striped cardigan knit flat with a 2 row repeat Shaker Rib stitch. No picking up stitches. The button bands are knit separately and sewn on. Designed by Bernat. Sizes XS to 5XL. DK weight yarn. A kit is also available.
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Oversized Brim Hat
Quick hat knit flat with a bold diagonal design on a big brim in attractive shaker rib. Super Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Svetlana Avrakh for Yarnspirations.
Garrison Creek Cardigan
Long-sleeved cropped cardigan sweater knit with a 2 row repeat shaker rib. Knit flat seamed. Women's Size XS/S, M, L, XL, 2/3XL, 4/5XL. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Julia Madill for Yarnspirations.
Handy Square Cushion
Sitting pillow for floor or outside knit in a 2 color, 4 row repeat shaker rib that gives a tweed look. Size Approx 24" [61 cm] square x 4" [10 cm] thick. Designed by Yarnspirations Design Studio. Worsted weight yarn.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- Get the recommended two 24” 61 cm square x 2” 5 cm thick pillow forms at Amazon
Mood Scarf - Shaker Rib
Scarf knit in stripes to match your mood -- either the one you have or the one you want to have. Knit in 2 Row Repeat Shaker Rib. The mood suggestions are all positive but I think you could adapt the recipe to other moods. 3 color scheme suggestion. Designed by Yarnspirations
Shaker Rib Cowl
Easy striped cowl knit flat in two row repeat Shaker rib and knit flat. Knit in the colors of your favorite sports team or school! Stripe pattern is not repeated which makes for an interesting color pattern. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Caron
Spadina Pullover Sweater
Long-sleeved pullover with a ribbed funnel neck that radiates out to form the attractive yoke. The body and sleeves are stitched in squishy shaker rib and simple increases. Sizes XS to 5X. Designed by Julia Madill for Yarnspirations. Bulky weight yarn.
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.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- Get the recommended Premier Anti-Pilling Bamboo Chunky yarn
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Bold Angles Pullover
Long-sleeved color-blocked pullover sweater knit with a 2 row repeat Shaker Rib. Subtle blouson sleeves, a split hem and fully fashioned raglan decreases are fun to knit and flattering to wear. Sizes available: Sizes XS to 5XL. Designed by Caron. Worsted weight yarn.
Scrap Wrap
Stash buster scarf or shawl designed to use up your leftover sock yarn or fingering weight mini skeins. Knit with a 2 row repeat Half-Fisherman’s Rib Stitch. Designed by Jacqui Verbeek
Shaker Kitchen Towel
Striped dishcloth knit with Shaker Rib in a 2 row repeat and 2 colors. Approx 20" [51 cm] wide x 27" [68.5 cm] long. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Yarnspirations. A kit is also available.
Patterns for Purchase
NOMAD Hood
Knitted hood with a small shawl collar worked from top to bottom in Half Fisherman’s Rib stitch pattern. DK weight. Designed by Paula_m.
Strawberry Sundae Slippers
Sized for men, women and youth, the clean loafer-cut silhouette of these slippers knit in Shaker Rib and finished with an I-Cord edge. Instructions for either DK weight or fingering weight. Designed by 10 Hours or Less.
Baby Bolero
Baby caridan knit flat in garter stitch with sleeves knit in half fisherman’s rib. Sizes Newborn to 5 years. Chunky yarn means these boleros work up relatively quickly. Designed by Danielle Halsey.
JURI Sweater
Simple raglan sweater with a stand-up collar knit seamlessly in Half Fisherman’s rib / Shaker stitch. Aran weight yarn. Sizes: XS to XXL. Designed by paulastrickt.
Metamorphic Cardigan
Women's long-sleeved cardigan sweater knit in half fisherman’s rib with a tubular neckline and the raglan sleeves. Sizes 28in / 76cm to 54in / 137cm bust. Chunky weight yarn. Designed by Sirdar. A kit is also available.
Rompersuit and Hat
Baby onesie with long sleeves and legs, buttoned up the front, and matching hat knit with half Fisherman’s rib. Sizes Newborn to 3T. DK weight. Designed by MimiKnitPatterns
