Knitting / Beginner

2x2 Rib

Pairs of knit and purl columns give bolder ribs and plenty of stretch.

2x2 Rib

An illustration of the texture, showing 4" of fabric at your gauge. It isn't a photo of real yarn.

Complete square
Project size
Yarn and gauge

Needles: US 7–9. These are typical sizes, so use whichever gets you your gauge.

More palettes

Swatch first. These numbers are only right at your gauge, and the starting values above are typical figures rather than yours. Work a 4" swatch, measure it, and enter what you get.