American rubber band

The pattern of the American ribbing has a beautiful relief pattern, the knitting is elastic like a rubber band, which makes it perfect for knitting cuffs, socks, hats, and snoods, giving a voluminous look. The technique of knitting American ribbing is quite simple, you will easily learn to knit this pattern. The rapport of the pattern consists of 2 rows. Cast on a number of stitches that is a multiple of 5 + 2 edge stitches. Row 1 - (purl side) edge. *3 purls, 2 knits.* edge. Row 2 - (knit side) edge, *2 purls, then insert the needle between the 2nd and 3rd stitch, grab the working yarn and pull out a stitch, make a yarn over and knit 3 stitches together through the back loop.* edge. The pattern then repeats from the first row.