Description. The Shaker’s Rib stitch is very airy, light and extremely stretchy member of the Rib Stitch family. This stitch, like most rib stitches produces a reversible fabric which is extremely stretchy, considerably more so than other rib stitches making it an ideal choice for hats.

What is a shaker knit sweater?

The Shaker Knit Sweater is a classic piece of American knitwear. The Shaker stitch is a variant of the fisherman’s rib and indicates a two-row repeat pattern. … Long, ribbed wrists and a lengthened hem provide a great shape for this thick, but breathable sweater.

What is full cardigan stitch?

Full Cardigan: A tucked rib knit stitch, which creates the same series of wales (lengthwise ridges/ribs) on both the face and the back of the fabric. … The spaces between the wales (lengthwise ridges/ribs) on the face of the fabric are closer together than those of the Full Cardigan.