This video explains all the elements related to Ribbing, including the mechanism of expansion and contraction, Cast-On, Bind-Off, and more.
Highlights


The structure of Ribbing can be created by bending Stockinette. This is the basic idea behind Ribbing Cast-On.
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( 4:27~ )

Why is it possible to create a bag-like structure just by repeating Knit stitch and Slip stitch?
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( 11:31~ )

Opening the Long Tail Tubular Cast-On reveals that it has the same structure as the Cast-On made from the Provisional Chain.
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( 15:18~ )

The stitch at the end of Double Knitting can be easily switched between Knit stitch and Purl stitch.
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( 16:56~ )

If you want to switch between knit and purl on the end stitch, you must knit one round with double knitting.
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( 20:45~ )

In double knitting, adjacent stitches are not actually connected to each other. So the order can be swapped to make a 2x2 Rib.
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( 22:10~ )


