This is a simple texture pattern for beginners. The Broken rib texture is good for sweaters, coats, scarves—almost anything.
Cast on a multiple of 12 stitches plus 8 additional stitches
Row 1 - right side: Purl 8, *knit 4, purl 8; repeat from * to end.
Row 2: Knit 8, * purl 4, knit 8; repeat from * to end.
Row 3: Purl 2, * knit 4, purl 8; repeat from * to last 6 sts, knit 4, purl 2.
Row 4: Knit 2, * purl 4, knit 8; repeat from * to last 6 sts, purl 4, knit 2.
Repeat Rows 1 - 4.

Broken Rib - worked in the round