In this blog, we will be discussing how to do a double rib stitch, also more commonly known as a 2×2 rib stitch.
Video tutorial on 2×2 rib stitch
This is a great stitch to have in your arsenal. Double rib stitch is perfect for cuffs on jumpers and cardigans as well as hats. This stitch only requires some basic knowledge on knit and purl stitches, and understanding of working on the right and wrong side of the work (when you rotate and finish a row).
Top tip:
This pattern works best with a total number of stitches that is divisible by 4 plus 2 edge rows on each side, so an additional 4 stitches.
How to do 2×2 rib stitch
This diagram shows you the pattern to be working in 2×2 rib stitch. Each right side row, or uneven row you’ll be working in row 1, where you start each row with 3 knit stitches and then working in double rib purl 2 stitches, knit 2 stitches and repeat until there are only 3 stitches left on your needle that you will need to knit.
Row 2, or the wrong side rows that you’ll be working you will work in one knit stitch then begin the 2×2 rib repeat of purl 2 stitches, knit two stitches until there is one stitch left on your needle to knit.
Let me know how you get on! I hope you love this stitch as much as I do! Happy Knitting!
