Single Rib Crochet Stitch Photo Tutorial
The Single Rib stitch is a deep texture that makes a beautiful brim on a hat and can be worked top-down or bottom-up. It also makes a wonderful thick blanket texture.
This stitch has a wonderful amount of stretch that helps it when used for a hat brim.
Learn how to crochet the Single Rib Stitch with this photo tutorial.
Materials
- Size 4 Weight Yarn 23-160 yds depending on sample size
- Size H Crochet Hook
- Yarn Needle
- Scissors
Abbreviations
- Ch – Chain
- Sc – Single Crochet
- Dc – Double Crochet
- FpDc – Front Post Double Crochet
- R – Row
- St(s) – Stitch(es)
Gauge
Gauge is determined by using the Single Rib Stitch.
9 Sts = 2 inches
5 rows = 2 inches
Instructions
When working the Single Rib Stitch you will want to any even number of chains. Please note that I do not count my turning chain as a stitch.
- For the Large (Blanket) 12 inch Swatch we will chain 52.
- For the Medium (Book) 8 inch Swatch we will chain 30.
- For the Small (Block) 4 inch swatch we will chain 20.
Ch 20, 30, or 52 depending on the size sample swatch you would like to make.
R1: Dc in the third Ch from the hook and ever Ch across.
R2: Ch2, turn, Dc in the first stitch, *FpDc in the next stitch, BpDc in the next stitch* repeat from *to* until the last stitch, Dc in the last stitch.
To continue working this stitch, simply repeat Rows 2 until your project is as long as you would like it to be.
After working 4 rows of just 10 stitches, my sample shark about half an inch.
To make a 12 inch square work until you have a total of 30 rows.
To make a 8 inch square work until you have a total of 17 rows.
To make a 4 inch square work until you have a total of 11 rows.
With this stitch it is a little hard to count the rows. I recommend you keep working the stitch until your piece simply reaches the measurement you are trying to achieve.
