The Left Diagonal Stitch uses repeating patterns of knit and purl stitches to create a cascading domino texture. This stitch is particularly suited to items such as pillow case covers. So, what is a Left Diagonal Stitch? The stitch is created …
Basketweave Stitch (4×4)
It should not really be a surprise how the basketweave family of stitches received their name, the stitches resembling the texture of a wicker basket weave. This variation of the basketweave stitch uses a 4x4 pattern which is reversible and is …
Moss Stitch
The Moss Stitch is another excellent reversible stitch giving a rugged raised dimpled effect. The stitch is closely related to the Seed Stitch, and indeed can cause some confusion as the Moss Stitch is also known as the Double Moss stitch in the …
Seed Knitting Stitch
The seed knitting stitch is a very easy Knit and Purl stitch that gives a beautiful, raised dimple effect, almost like scattered seeds. The seed stitch (also known in the UK/Australia/New Zealand as the Moss Stitch) is similar to the Garter Stitch …
Stockinette Stitch
In the world of knitting you could say the Stockinette Stitch is the meat to the potatoes of the Garter Stitch. The stockinette stitch (also known in the UK/Australia/New Zealand as the Stocking Stitch) gives a smooth stacked "V" appearance (right …
Brioche Stitch
The brioche stitch is a wonderful reversible stitch that particularly serves any scarf or afghan projects that you may be thinking about undertaking. The brioche stitch (also known as the English Rib) gives a ribbed appearance on both sides of the …