Diagonal Garter Ribs

Multiple of 5 + 2
1 st and every alt row[right side]: Knit
2 nd row: * P2,k3 rep from * to last 2 sts, p2
4 th row: K1,* p2,k3; rep from * to last st, p1
6 th row: K2, * p2,k3; rep from * to end
8 th row: * k3, p2; rep from * to last 2 sts, k2
10 th row: P1, * k3, p2; rep from * to last, k1
Rep these 10 rows

k = knit
p = purl
st [s] = stitches
rep = repeat

Courtesy: The Harmony Guide to Knitting as a Creative Craft