The 2×2 Rib Stitch is great for knitting scarves, hats, blankets, and more! With a repeating pattern of knit and purl techniques, you can create a simple, stretchy ribbing project.
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This is a reversible pattern, meaning that both sides of your work, the Right and Wrong sides, are identical. This 2-Row Repeat Knit Stitch Pattern is perfect to knit up a chunky scarf or on the brim of a hat. This knitting project is an easy-level project created with a simple combination of knits and purls
HOW TO KNIT THE 2X2 RIB STITCH
The 2×2 Rib Stitch is an easy combination of simple Knit and Purl Stitches. Find my entire library of Knitting Techniques to help knit up this project.
- How to Cast On Without a Slip Knot or Slip Knot
- Cast On
- K = Knit Stitch
- P = Purl Stitch
- Cast Off
- Weave-in Yarn Ends
CAST ON AND CAST OFF 2×2 RIB STITCH
When beginning and ending Rib Stitch Patterns, you may wish to do so “in pattern.” This creates the ribbed texture along the edge for knitted items like sleeves and necks, rather than a solid horizontal edge.
Casting On: Alternating the Long-Tail Cast On Knitwise and Cast On Purlwise stitches in pattern to begin your project.
Casting Off: Alternating the Basic Cast Off Knitwise and Cast Off Purlwise gives the finished edge the same texture as your ribbing.
KNIT STITCH: 50 KNIT + PURL PATTERN BOOK
Find the 2X2 Rib Stitch on page 6 of my Knit Stitch Pattern Book. Get your free printable pattern further down in this post!
Printable Knitting Instructions
Printable Knitting Pattern
The 2x2 Rib Stitch is a 2-Row repeating pattern of knit and purl techniques. Great stitch to create a simple, stretchy project like the brim edge of a hat.
Materials
- Yarn - Any Gauge
Tools
- Knitting Needles - Appropriate Size for Yarn
- Tapestry Needle
- Scissors
Instructions
KNITTED FLAT ON STRAIGHT NEEDLES:
Cast On: Multiples of 4
- Row 1 (Right Side): * K2, P2 *
- Row 2 (Wrong Side): * K2, P2 *
or
IN THE ROUND ON CIRCULAR NEEDLES:
Cast On: Multiples of 4
- Row 1 (Right Side): * K2, P2 *
- Row 2: * K2, P2 *
Notes
Repeat Rows 1 – 2 until your piece is the length you desire.
Repeat pattern between the * * asterisks
Reversible Knit Stitch Pattern
2-Row Repeat
Does Not Lie Flat
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KNITTING TECHNIQUES
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KNITTING CHART
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