Are you eager to learn a new knitting technique? Tubular stitching, also known as knitting ribbing on needles, adds a beautiful, stretchy texture to your garments. Whether you want to knit ribbed cuffs, hems, or waistbands, this guide will walk you through the process step by step.

What You’ll Need:

  • A pair of knitting needles appropriate for your yarn weight
  • Yarn of your choice (preferably a smooth, flexible yarn)
  • A tapestry needle
  • Scissors

Step 1: Casting On

Start by casting on an even number of stitches using your preferred method. Tubular stitching works best with a smaller needle size than your main project. You can either use a smaller needle, or cast on with both the smaller and main needles together for an even stretchier ribbing.

Step 2: Establishing the Set-Up Rows

For the tubular stitch, you’ll need to establish a set-up row or rows before diving into the main pattern. Begin by working your set-up rows using the following instructions:

  1. Row 1: *K1, P1*. Repeat from * to * across the row.
  2. Row 2: *K1, slip 1 purlwise with yarn in front*. Repeat from * to * across the row.
  3. Repeat rows 1 and 2 until your ribbing measures the desired length. Remember, ribbing typically looks best when it is shorter than the main body of your project.

Step 3: Transition to Pattern

After completing your set-up rows, it’s time to transition to your main knitting pattern. This can be a stockinette stitch, garter stitch, or any other stitch pattern of your choice.

Tips for Success:

  • When working the main pattern, continue to maintain the ribbing pattern on the edges by knitting the first and last stitches.
  • Use a stitch marker to indicate the end and beginning of pattern repeats, if necessary.
  • For a cleaner look, slip the first stitch of every row purlwise with the yarn in front.

Step 4: Bind Off

Once your ribbing is complete, it’s time to bind off your stitches. This can be done using a regular knit bind off or a stretchier bind off technique such as the tubular bind off or the suspended bind off.

Trim the yarn, leaving a tail long enough to weave in later. Use a tapestry needle to thread the tail through the remaining stitches, removing them from the knitting needle as you go. Secure the yarn on the wrong side of your work to prevent unraveling.

Step 5: Finishing Touches

With your stitches now bound off, inspect your work for any loose ends or errors. Weave in any loose yarn tails using your tapestry needle, making sure to hide the yarn within the stitches for a clean finish.

And there you have it – your very own tubular stitched ribbing! It adds a touch of elegance and professionalism to your knitting projects and is a technique well worth mastering.

We hope this step-by-step tutorial has been helpful in guiding you through the process of knitting a tubular stitch. With some practice, you’ll become an expert at creating beautiful ribbing that enhances your knitwear.

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