How to Use Gauge with Ribbed Fabrics // Technique Tuesday

Ribbed stitch patterns have special qualities that other stitch patterns don't have, namely their ability to stretch as much as plain stockinette, while also contracting to a narrower resting state. This video explains how to determine the number of ribbed stitches needed for a project based on the purpose of the ribbing and whether it is used in combination with other stitch patterns. Support me by buying me a coffee on Ko-fi! https://www.ko-fi.com/roxannerichardson Playlist on Gauge: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1AZxTfSCe2cRn2AbLXVx5BrT7pXeLZT- Video on Knitting a Hat Without a Pattern: https://youtu.be/80kAQmnQU0A Video on Knitting Fingerless Mitts Without a Pattern: https://youtu.be/ShGV7W_1WLE August Sock KAL (written tutorial on knitting custom-fit socks): https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/august-sock-kal My knitting designs: https://www.ravelry.com/designers/roxanne-richardson Yarn used in video demonstration: Brown Sheep Company Nature Spun worsted weight wool. My Ravelry project page for the sweater I'm wearing (there is no pattern for this sweater): https://ravel.me/Rox/rs If you have questions about this video, or suggestions for future videos, please let me know down in the comments or on social media. 0:00 Introduction 2:07 Special qualities of ribbing 5:06 When to use relaxed ribbing gauge 5:49 When to use stockinette gauge Rox Rocks Ravelry group: http://www.ravelry.com/groups/rox-rocks IG: https://www.instagram.com/roxmpls/ Twitter: htt