my rib isn't very tight....

[Bells]

I'm tired of rib bands on my projects being floppy. I'm by nature a tight knitter and I always knit bands in smaller needles, but they are still floppy.

How can I get around this? is there a technique I can use?

Bells

[raina]

Hi Bells, have you tried using knit in elastic  ? it works great for me and comes in a different colours or use the clear one that goes with all colours.  Raina

[Trouble]

I always knit and purl edging through the back loop.  It makes it nice and tight and a little more elastic.  This is VITAL in k1 p1 ribbing!