Another popular form of ribbing. It’s almost identical to the 1x1 Rib Stitch, but is made by alternating 2 knit and 2 purl stitches in every Is used to add elasticity to knitted fabric, in particular for sweater cuffs and necklines, as a border for hats, mittens, and socks, or even for the whole garment to make it ideally fitted.

FLAT KNITTING
Cast On: number of stitches divisible by 4.
Row 1 (RS): (k2, p2) till the end of the row.
Row 2 (WS): (k2, p2) till the end of the row.
Repeat these two rows.

KNITTING IN THE ROUND
Cast On: number of stitches divisible by 4.
Row 1: (k2, p2) till the end of the row.
Row 2: (k2, p2) till the end of the row.
Repeat these two rows.