Cupples' Trellis Rib by Vicki Monthei

Cupples' Trellis Rib

Knitting
September 2026
Thread ?
9.2 stitches and 11 rows = 1 inch
in Cupples' Trellis Rib pattern - blocked
US 2 - 2.75 mm
English
This pattern is available as a free Ravelry download

This is a variation of an 1871 pattern is from Mrs. George (Anne Jane) Cupples in her knitted sock pamphlet. I added 1 stitch to the repeat to avoid a yarn over between a knit stitch and a purl stitch. My variation now has eyelets all the same size. The pattern is meant to be on a sock’s leg but it might not have enough elasticity to be a good choice for this.
There are only 4 pattern rows. There’s also a multiple of 7 stitches + 3 edge stitches.

Skills needed: cast on, knit, purl, yarn over, k2tog and bind off.

Gauge is not important in this pattern. Any block-able yarn/thread will work. Make a swatch to check gauge and appearance.