Here’s my ribbing for reference:
Ignore that mess of a slip stitch edge. 
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It looks like it’s popping more for you than for me. It could be down to the yarn quality, but go with it! It looks good 
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I think it is because most yarns containing cotton show stitch details a lot more. I like yarns that show stitch definition if I am confident with my stitching, but yarns with wool seem more forgiving if you made a mistake, twist, etc.
I think both you and @sheepBlue are doing excellent! It is nice to share projects to see how different yarns work. Keep going!!
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Good point Linda. I’m using KP Shine which is pima cotton/modal which makes it really soft and kinda slippery. I haven’t worked with a ton of cotton yarns to speak to how it compares to others, but based on the other project I frogged, it should have a great drape.
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The twist of the yarn also makes a difference. So does color. I started my shawl with a cranberry yarn but it was too dark to show of the fancy stitches. When I switched to a lighter color, the stitches looked so much better. There are so many yarns now which is good because each project will be slightly different depending on the yarn. One reason we all love our yarns!
I have Shine in my stash. It really is a nice soft yarn. I like that color as well…versatile.
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My yarn is also soft and slippery which is its own challenge. But I am looking forward to wearing it!
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Welp…I have discovered that you can’t do K1B every row in the round. You just keep knitting into the same stitch. 
I’m not sure if I’m going to attempt to tink back 2 rows or just plow ahead and hope it’s not too noticeable…the thought of undoing those K1Bs is giving me anxiety.
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In the round, the second round after the K1B row would be plain knit. What are the directions flat? Put a crochet stitch marker or safety pin in the dropped stitch so you can pick it up easier without unraveling. It doesn’t look like you have done too many rows…you don’t have to undo everything…just the column. Do you have a crochet hook? It helps to fix these kinds of things or dropped stitches,twisted stitches, etc.
K1B, P, K1B
K, P1B, K
Is the usual rib pattern in the round.
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Yes I figured out I have to do a plain knit row in between lol. There were no directions for doing this in the round. I’m going rouge. When you knit flat in pattern you knit every other row, but you’re on the purl side of the work so I just figured I could continue the knit side pattern. Nope, lol. It just didn’t occur to me that I need a new knit stitch below to knit into or I’m knitting into the same one over and over! I’ve never done K1B before this.
I’ve knit into the same stitch 3 times here. I guess I could try just dropping those stitches and pulling it back up. I’m not proficient at fixing my work that way. (PS…this is repeated 4 times at the ribbing on either side of the edge joins.)
I don’t think I need to do the P1B? Everything on line calls that “Fisherman’s Rib” and it looks slightly different. There is no P1B in the flat pattern. What do you think?? Idk I’m learning as I go always!
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You are fearless! That “can do” attitude is great!
I didn’t think it was quite Fisherman’s rib. Experimenting and trying things until it looks right is how I learned a lot of things as well (but, do I remember it next time? Nooooooooooo…)
Just kidding, I do learn from each different knit.
I am learning a rolled hem now…it is called tubular cast on. Trying to improve all of my edges, which have been my weak point all my knitting life!
Keep going!! Love the little split on the sides.
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Haha…I will probably forget this next time. 
I think I still have a twisted stitch in there but I’m going to try to make my way around first and maybe fix it on the next round. I have 3 more sets of these K1Bs to fix…
Thank you so much for your wisdom and support!! 
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There’s no P1B in the flat pattern so you don’t need to it on the “purl” rows. You’re doing great @abbeeroad! It’s looking good.
@aimr Ooh, haven’t tried the tubular cast on yet. Let us know how it rates.
I tried a sewn bind off for my previous sweater (Seaglass tee) since the pattern called for it. Interesting, but I wouldn’t say it’s the neatest edge. You also have to estimate how much yarn you’ll need to finish it since you have to cut it off and “sew” it in. I lost that game of chicken, but was able to spit-splice some more yarn since it had wool in it. Annoying lol.
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That was my thinking as well…I shouldn’t need it. I seem to be doing ok with the new rhythm. I’m a few rows in and feeling good.
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Wow, so pretty and cosy, and a gorgeous colour too!
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Turned out good! Amazing how just a bit of detail in the front there pops the whole tank! The armholes and neckline look well constructed and comfy. Let us know how the fit is for you…it looks a bit large but maybe it is just because it is laying flat.
Awesome!!! It looks soo good!
I’m pretty sure I’ve made negative progress since my last update, lol. 
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It looks awesome!
