How to knit the 2x2 rib stitch knitting pattern - Step by Step for beginners

[@annabellebryans2159]

Thanks

[@citrusnostalgia6644]

thankyou for the clear explanation, i’ve been trying to do this pattern for ages but it keeps turning out like popcorn on a stick definitely changing how i hold my working yarn now lmao

[@jay7812]

Nice tutorial! I learned a lot, thank youuu. It's my first time knittinggg, hehe.

[@nimbleneedlestwo]

Glad it was helpful!

[@dorididit]

Good idea using both needles. Going to use your edge st. with my ribbed st. You know what I meant. Dori♡

[@nimbleneedlestwo]

For extra neat edges, try to cast on multiples of 4 +2 - that way you end up with neat knit columns on both sides!

[@nimbleneedlestwo]

Make sure to like and subscribe if you enjoyed this video and of course, feel free to comment if you still have any questions!

[@mariamhashem1308]

thank you thank you very clear

[@red95cherry]

Thanks that was so easy ❤

[@JustFluffyQuiltingYarnCrafts]

Excellent tutorial! Thank you. ❤

[@zachbarnard7495]

Thank you so much, Norman! I love your videos!!! I noticed on my work that in multiples of 4, the work has a raised rib on one side and a flat section on the other side. Would I need to cast on multiples of 4 and add 2 at the end to get a raised rib on each side to be even? I suspect the 1-row repeat won’t work then, right? *K2 P2* K2 row one, then *P2 K2* P2 on row two? Thanks, again!!!

[@nimbleneedlestwo]

yeah, so it's like *k2,p2*,k2. you will get even better results by adding a slip stitch selvage on eather side. R1: sl1, *k2,p2*,k3 R2: Sl1, k2*p2,k2*

[@carabingham3207]

Thank you. So is the right side an odd number row and the wrong side even? Or does it matter, as it’s a Reversible stitch?

[@nimbleneedlestwo]

this stitch is fully reversible. However, typically the side that starts with two knit stitches is caleld the right side because the edge looks a bit better. But that's just preference.

[@carabingham3207]

@ thank you

[@courtneyklijewski9391]

Thank you for your video! How would i cast off or end the scarf on k2P2?

[@nimbleneedlestwo]

how about this? nimble-needles.com/stitches/a-stretchy-bind-off-for-the-2x2-rib-stitch/

[@katalinmcewan]

I’m going to try to follow the way you do it. My problem is that when I knit in the round my ribbing is not even when I turn it around. When I do 2K 2P my purl stitch is really loose. So when I turn it around I have one loose row of knit stitches next to a normal looking one. It’s driving me crazy! I googled how to remedy this and OMG some of the ideas are just “insane”! I very much doubt it’s that complicated. So, anyway, I’m going to closely study your technique. Thanks for your videos and blog! Super inspiring and helpful!

[@NimbleNeedles]

Hey there. My next video here on my main channel (just click on my profile) will be all about neat ribbings and some important theory. will come out this Sunday (hopefully :P)

[@2024-b7x]

If I finish a row with 2 purl, do I start the next one with purl? Can you please say how to decide if to start with Purl or knit after each row.

[@nimbleneedlestwo]

I did say that. You need to knit all stitches the way they appear. So if you finish with 2 purls you start with two knit stitches as these two purl stitches will apepar like knit stitches on the wrong side.

[@2024-b7x]

@@nimbleneedlestwo Thank you for confirming. So the side facing me is the wrong side (needle arrow pointing to the right)? so what do u call the other side facing away from me?

[@nimbleneedlestwo]

@@2024-b7x 2x2 ribbing is reversible...so it doesn't really have a wrong side. However you are free to define one side as the wrong side and the other as the right side. this would only matter if you add increases/decreases etc where suddenly things stop to be reversible.

[@2024-b7x]

​@@nimbleneedlestwo❤❤❤ thank you so much for explaining

[@barefacedquestions]

Does ribbing have right side and wrong side? If it is just alternating between 2K and 2P, I think both sides should be similar, but I'm knitting ribbing in the round and I can tell one side is smoother than the other 🤔.

[@nimbleneedlestwo]

technically speaking, no, it's a reversible pattern. However, if either your purl or your knit tension is a bit looser, this will be visible and it's most likely what you are observing. nimble-needles.com/tutorials/how-to-knit-neater-rib-stitches/

[@adrianagomez8749]

Great video! Thanks 🤗

[@nimbleneedlestwo]

You are so welcome!

[@H_H_rip]

Dude you explained it so easy . I hope you make good warm clothes by this methods for your girlfriend

[@H_H_rip]

Merry Christmas too . (Although I don't celebrate it . I celebrate noroz. It's in the spring)

[@margitschendel1605]

👍🏼