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This is a nice ribbing variant that lies flat, doesn't pull in as much as ordinary rib, and is quicker to work since half of the rows are just plain knitting.

• Row 1: K to end.
• Row 2: K to end.
• Row 3: K2, *(K1, P1), repeat from * to last 2 st, K2.
• Row 4: As row 3.

I found this stitch pattern at http://www.jimsyldesign.com/~dishbout/kpatterns/kitcottn.html, where it's called "Kitchen Cotton Dishcloth" - see there for a photo. I am told that it originated on the old Lion Brand "Kitchen Cotton" labels.

See Also: Knitting Tips