Knitting Tips: Knit Tighter 2×2 Ribbing

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January 10th, 2014

Create closer-fitting cuffs, brims, and edges with Jessica Joy’s helpful tutorial for knitting tighter 2×2 ribbing!

Have you ever noticed baggy purl stitches in your 2×2 ribbing – specifically a slightly longer trailing yarn between a knit and a purl stitch? I have and I found it really frustrating until I discovered this super cool trick.