Category: Stitches
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The Purl Ridge Stitch
The Purl Ridge stitch is a simple variation on the Stockinette Stitch and a member of the Knit & Purl Stitch family. The stitch produces raised rows of “purl bumps” across the fabric. This is achieved by creating a purl ridge every four rows. Although the width between these ridges can be varied depending on the look… Read more
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Lace Rib Stitch
The Lace Rib Stitch is an elegant fusion of texture and openness! It combines the structured appeal of ribbing with the delicate beauty of lace. This versatile stitch pattern offers a reversible fabric that resists curling. It would make an excellent choice for projects like scarves, shawls, and lightweight cardigans. Its rhythmic sequence of yarn… Read more
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Garter Stitch
The garter stitch is often the very first stitch new knitters learn—and for good reason. It’s one of the easiest knitting stitches to master, making it incredibly popular for beginners and experienced crafters alike. This classic stitch pattern creates a textured, bumpy fabric made up of horizontal ridges. These ridges form as a result of… Read more
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How to Knit the Moss Stitch: Easy Reversible Knitting Pattern
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 UK/Aus/Nz; where the Seed Stitch is called the Moss Stitch! This stitch is… Read more
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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 in that it doesn’t curl. This makes it ideal for any part of a project you wish to… Read more
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How to Knit a Simple Cable Stitch: Beginner-Friendly Cable Knitting Tutorial
The Simple Cable Knit Stitch is a classic and great place for beginners to start working with Cables and Twist Stitches. The stitch is instantly recognizable, as it adorns many a knitted cardigan and jumper, as panels or as a full pattern. It’s also, very suitable for giving cuffs or other fitted areas a little more… Read more
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How to Knit the Shaker’s Rib Stitch: Squishy, Reversible Texture
The Shaker’s Rib stitch is very airy, light and extremely stretchy member of the Rib Stitch family. This stitch, like most rib stitches produces a reversible fabric which is extremely stretchy, considerably more so than other rib stitches making it an ideal choice for hats. However, as like most rib stitches it is readily applicable… Read more
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Rib Stitches – What you need for texture, stretch, and style!
One of the most useful and used techniques, Rib Stitches create raised “ribbed” or vertical stripe textures to the fabric. Commonly generated by columns of Stockinette Stitch alternated with Reverse Stockinette, although additional stitches may also be included to give variation to the patterns. Ribbing has a strong tendency to contract laterally, forming small pleats… Read more
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How to Knit the Tartan Weave Stitch: Step-by-Step Tutorial + Pattern Tips
The Tartan Weave Stitch uses Knit & Purl to create a textured fabric with a tartan effect reminiscent of traditional Scottish tartan patterns. The mock tartan texture is very striking and is an easy alternative to the stockinette stitch, the pattern being super simple to knock out very quickly. The effect is created by alternating three rows of… Read more