The Basic Knit Stitch, Knitting for Beginners
There are two main stitches in knitting, it is the basic knit stitch and the basic purl stitch.
With these two, you are going to be creating magic!
Knitting is an age-old art, but it can be modern, hip, and very elegant.
I am so thankful that you chose to learn this skill from me.
the basic knit stitch
What you’ll need
2 x knitting needles – size depending on the yarn (unless you are using a circular needle);
yarn – choices of yarn will depend on:
- fibre content,
- texture,
- weight and
- ply
When choosing yarn/thread, consider both the STYLE and PURPOSE of the intended item.
ABBREVIATION
In all knitting patterns the letter “k” will represent “knit stitch”
k – knit
how to knit
MULTIPLES OF STITCHES ACCORDING TO YOUR PATTERN
Cast on your number of stitches;
If you used the Knit method to cast on stitches, you have basically mastered the knit stitch!
As a refresher, here is the video:
How to cast on stitches the knit method – video
the basic knit stitch
more about basic knit stitch
How you knit the second row – will depend on your pattern:
If you knit the 1st row and the 2nd row – all knit = you’ll create a garter stitch pattern.
If you knit the 1st row and the 2nd row – purl = you’ll be creating a stocking stitch pattern (stockinette).
Check out more Knitting stitches:
How to knit:
- Chevron Seed (Moss) Stitch
- Simple Seed Stitch
- Moss Lace Diamond stitch
- Stocking stitch ridge
- Moss Stitch Panes
- Embossed check stitch
- Moss stitch zig-zag
- Twisted moss stitch
- Double moss stitch
- Moss rib
- Garter stitch ridges
- Ribbing
- Moss stitch
happy knitting!
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