How to Undo Stitches (Rib Stitch)

Tutorial Overview

In this video, we'll show you how to undo knit and purl stitches in a rib stitch pattern. In our example, we've knitted where we should have purled, and purled where we should have knitted.

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Step-by-step guide

Knit Stitch

Step 1:

To undo the last knit stitch, keep your working yarn at the back of your work.

Step 2:

Then insert your left needle into the front of the stitch just below the last one you made on the right needle.

Step 3:

Slip this stitch onto your left-hand needle. And slide it off your right-hand needle.

Step 4:

Gently pull the working yarn.

Purl Stitch

Step 1:

To undo the next purl stitch, bring your working yarn in front of your work.

Step 2:

Then insert your left needle into the front of the stitch just below the last one you made on the right needle.

Step 3:

Slip this stitch onto your left-hand needle. And release it from the right-hand needle.

Step 4:

Gently pull the working yarn.

Step 5:

Repeat these steps as many times as needed.

Top Tip

Remember to bring your working yarn forward before undoing a purl stitch, and take it to the back before undoing a knit stitch.

You can now undo knit and purl stitches in your rib stitch projects!

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