Learning to use Your Ribber

Whether you're completely new to using a ribber, have one but feel you're not making the most of it, or are simply considering adding one to your main bed machine, this online workshop is for you.

We'll start right at the beginning, exploring the essential features and functions of the ribber. You'll gain a solid understanding of what’s possible when knitting across two beds — from basic techniques to more advanced applications.

Even if you're already comfortable using your ribber, this workshop offers helpful tips and tricks that can boost your confidence and expand your skills.

What the Course Covers:

Setting Up Your Ribber
Learn how to properly install and align your ribber to ensure smooth and successful knitting.

The Basics of Double Bed Knitting
Get to grips with the foundations of knitting across two beds — a key skill for mastering your ribber.

Knitting Basic Trims
Start creating neat, simple Ribs in different combinations to enhance your garments whilst building confidence using your ribber.

Advanced Rib Trims

Take things further with more complex and refined ribbing techniques with English Rib, Fisherman's Rib, Full needle rib with a free scarf pattern., Circular and Open ended knitting, Racked patterning and the explanation of how to create Brioche that adds an exciting new addition to your knitting designs.

Fabric Trims with the Ribber:

Discover how to use your ribber creatively to knit separate fabric Ribs with dual rib designs to have a flat base edge with a ribbed surface. Neatly adding these to your garment machine broadening your design possibilities.

Tubular and U shaped knitting with hand finishing diagrams.:

How to cast off tubular and u shaped knitting with waste yarn and finish by hand with a professional touch. Different options for finishing off garment designs that will give your knitting a professional edge.

Knitters are always looking for new accessories to expand their skills — and if you're aiming to create professional-looking garments, the ribber is an essential tool you won’t want to be without.

I hope this online workshop inspires you to unlock the full potential of your ribber and gives you the confidence to make it an integral part of your machine knitting journey.