Knitting Stitch Library

Garter Stitch

Garter stitch is the ultimate beginners stitch which gives a classic, simple fabric. Garter stitch is made by knitting all stitches on every row, this means that there is no ‘wrong side’ and the fabric is the same on both sides.

The texture of the garter stitch is stretch and will not roll at the edges making it great for scarves and blankets.

Stocking Stitch

Stocking stitch uses a combination of knit and purl stitch to create a fabric with a smooth ‘right side’ and a textured ‘wrong side’. The smooth finish works well for clothing and accessories with borders or seams as the edges of stocking stitch items will roll.

Stocking stitch is made by knitting all stitches on an odd row and purling all stitches on an even row.

Moss Stitch

The Moss Stitch is formed by alternative knit and purl across each row. The moss stitch is reversible, meaning that is looks the same on the right and wrong sides, and is soft, textured, and has a uniform stretch. Moss stitch is great for blankets and scarves and it is reversible and, as used for borders, the edges wont roll.

Double Moss Stitch

The Double Moss stitch is similar to Moss Stitch, this stitch is worked over multiples of two stitches ans two rows of alternating knit and purl stitches. The double moss stitch is soft and textured and reversible making it a great stitch for blankets and scarves.