How to Make Stretchy 2 x 2 Ribbing - Tunisian Crochet
Stretchy 2 × 2 Tunisian Crochet Ribbing
This 2 × 2 Tunisian crochet ribbing is fully reversible and has real stretch, unlike standard Tunisian crochet ribbing which is often firm and has very little give. The fabric stretches comfortably and springs back into shape, making it far more suitable for fitted projects.
Because of this, it works especially well for cuffs and hat bands, where the ribbing needs to stretch to fit and then hold securely. It is ideal for beanies and hats worked in conjunction with the no-float Tunisian crochet method, particularly when making folded brims or fitted edges that need both comfort and structure.
This page presents a step-by-step photo tutorial showing how to work a stretchy 2 × 2 ribbing in Tunisian crochet using a combination of two rows of Tunisian Knit Stitch (TKS) and two rows of Tunisian Reverse Purl Stitch (TPrs). The images guide you through the full process, from casting on and establishing the foundation rows to working rows of Tunisian knit stitch and Tunisian reverse purl stitch, and finally joining the ribbing into a continuous band ready to be used as a hat brim.
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