Which knit pattern has rib wales alternating on the face and back of the fabric?

Which knit pattern has rib wales alternating on the face and back of the fabric?

• A. Rib Knit
• B. Purl Knit
• C. Jersey Knit
• D. Interlock Knit

Answer: (A)

Rib knitting creates vertical ridges by alternating knit and purl stitches in the same row. Those different stitches form wales that appear as raised ribs on the right side, while the opposite stitch appears in the same columns on the wrong side, so the ribbed wales look different on each face. That on-face vs. on-back variation is the defining characteristic of rib knit, making it the best fit for a fabric where rib wales alternate between the face and back. The other fabrics don’t show this true face-versus-back rib distinction: Jersey knit has a smooth face and a purl-looking back; Purl knit has a texture that’s similar on both sides; Interlock knit has two interlocked layers with less distinct face/back rib contrast.

Rib knitting creates vertical ridges by alternating knit and purl stitches in the same row. Those different stitches form wales that appear as raised ribs on the right side, while the opposite stitch appears in the same columns on the wrong side, so the ribbed wales look different on each face. That on-face vs. on-back variation is the defining characteristic of rib knit, making it the best fit for a fabric where rib wales alternate between the face and back.

The other fabrics don’t show this true face-versus-back rib distinction: Jersey knit has a smooth face and a purl-looking back; Purl knit has a texture that’s similar on both sides; Interlock knit has two interlocked layers with less distinct face/back rib contrast.