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Old 09-12-2007, 02:41 AM   #1
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Ribbing Confusion
In 2/2 ribbing, if I end the row on a knit, do I start the next row on a purl? I get so confused with this.

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Old 09-12-2007, 07:51 AM   #2
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Think of it this way.. the stitches have two sides.. one side is a knit and the other side is a purl. So if you end with a knit you would start with a purl. You'll hear this a lot and it's good to learn... when ribbing "knit the knits and purl the purls".

Take a good look at what your st