Mistake Rib Throw (Knit)

Meet your next favorite throw! This pattern uses only knit and purl stitches to create a beautifully textured, ribbed fabric that looks far more complex than it actually is. Despite its name, there’s nothing mistaken about it — just a clever offset that turns simple knits and purls into rich, vertical texture.
The construction couldn’t be simpler: cast on, then work the same row over and over until you reach your desired length. No row counts to track, no repeats to memorize — just one rhythmic row that becomes second nature within a few inches. A slipped first stitch on every row creates a clean chain edge along both sides.
Shown here in Lion Brand Re-Spun Thick & Quick in Desert Sand — a soft recycled super bulky yarn in a warm dusty pink. The texture shows beautifully on solid colors, and the chunky weight means this throw works up fast.
Drape it over the back of your sofa, layer it on a bed, or wrap up in it on chilly nights. This is the third pattern in the Re-Spun Series — collect all four for a beautifully coordinated set.