Ribbing Repeat Counter

How Ribbing Repeat Counter Works?

The Ribbing Repeat Counter works by counting Ribbing Row for each row or round of rib and Rib Repeat for each knit-and-purl column group across the row. The two counts keep the rib columns lined up and the rib height on target.

1. 1

   Pick the rib type

   Choose 1x1, 2x2, 3x1 or twisted rib and set the step size to the stitches in one repeat: 2 for 1x1 and 4 for 2x2.

2. 2

   Count repeats across

   Press → after each rib repeat to count columns across the row.

3. 3

   Count rows up

   Tap the count pad or press Space at the end of each rib row.

4. 4

   Stop at the rib height

   Stop when Ribbing Row reaches the rows the pattern gives for the cuff, hem or collar.

Ribbing Repeat Counter Formula

The Ribbing Repeat Counter formula is rib repeats = stitches ÷ stitches per repeat. Flat ribbing adds edge stitches so the rib pattern is the same at both ends.

Rib repeats

Reps = S ÷ r

S is stitches in the round and r is stitches per rib repeat.

Flat rib cast-on

Cast-on = r × reps + k

k is the extra knit stitches that balance both edges, such as 2 for 2x2 rib.

Rib rows for a height

Rows = height × rows per inch

Rib uses the stockinette row gauge.

Worked example: A 96-stitch hat brim in 2x2 rib holds 96 ÷ 4 = 24 rib repeats. A brim of 2 in (5.1 cm) at 6 rows per inch is 12 rounds.

Ribbing Repeat Counter Conversion Table

The Ribbing Repeat Counter conversion table lists 5 rib types with the stitches per repeat and the stitch counts that fit them.

Rib pulls in, so the cuff stitch count is often 10% fewer than the body count.

What is Ribbing Repeat Counter?

A Ribbing Repeat Counter is a tool that tracks rib columns across a row and rib rows up the fabric. Ribbing uses columns of knit and purl stitches, and the columns must stay aligned row after row.

Ribbing forms cuffs, hems, collars and brims, and each one has a set height. The Stitches Counter tool keeps both counts in your browser.

What are the uses of Ribbing Repeat Counter?

There are 4 main uses of the Ribbing Repeat Counter, including hat brims, sweater hems and sock cuffs.

• Hat brims

  Count 2x2 rib rounds for a set brim height.

• Sweater hems

  Count rib rows at the hem and cuffs.

• Sock cuffs

  Count 1x1 or 2x2 rib rounds on sock cuffs.

• Collars

  Count rib rows on picked-up necklines.