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2x2 rib

How 2x2 rib is worked, what it is called in US and UK patterns, and where it is used.

All knitting stitches
Abbreviation
k2, p2 rib
UK name
2x2 rib
Rows per repeat (rows)
1 rows
Difficulty
beginner
Family
pattern
How it works
Alternate two knits and two purls. Slightly less stretch than 1x1 with a bolder look; needs a multiple of 4 stitches.