Square Deal Weave-Along #6—Eight Single Rib
brown—Euroflax linen; green—Rowan Cork wool; orange—Noro Kureyon wool
Eight Single Rib, from Weave-It Weaves, was a very popular pattern back in the day, called for in many of the old pattern books. (It’s called Waffle Grid in the Weavette book.) The lofty texture will accommodate many different yarn weights. It’s also maddening to weave! Be aware that some of the warp threads will migrate as you weave. Rein in your temptation to coax those threads back into their accustomed place. It’s futile. Use this pattern on any size loom. Eight Single Rib looks the same on both sides, which makes it a handy pattern to have in your repertoire.
I used this pattern for my granny square-ish Noro Kureyon afghan. Kureyon’s color changes added to Eight Single Rib’s deep texture was a winning combination.
U=Under
O=Over
W=plain weave
EIGHT SINGLE RIB
Wrap three continuous warp layers and measure yarn for needleweaving.
Weave as follows—
Row 1: plain weave
Row 2: *U3; O1; Rep from * , ending with U3.
Row 3: *U1; O3; Rep from *, ending with W3.
Rows 4-15: alternate Rows 2 and 3.
Row 16: plain weave
On Weave-It, Weavette and Loomette looms, always go OVER the loop of yarn that’s outside the pins. That loop isn’t mentioned in any written pattern. It’s a “given”.
wow! I’m ahead! I found this pattern in my little book and it is my favorite of all. It gives the square a wonderful chunky feel and is so easy to do. Love it.
I too have used this, but made another one in sport weight to go with my weave-along squares. This was a good design for a dish cloth as it is two sided and an all over pattern. That what I used it for
I’ll have to try again tonight. My first one was a disaster… I must have been paying too much attention to the t.v.!
I finally got back to it, and I made it correctly this time! Nice, easy pattern!