Bamboo rib stitch
Looking just like bamboo shoots, this easy-to-work stitch is ideal for beginners.
Cast on a multiple of 19 sts plus 6 sts. (Try 44 sts.)
Row 1 (RS) *K6, P6, K1, P6; rep from * ending K6.
Row 2 P6, *K6, P1, K6, P6; rep from * to end.
Row 3 *K6, P6, K1, P6; rep from * ending K6.
Row 4 Knit.
Rep Rows 1-4 to form pattern.