Knitting Stitches Explained

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Rib Knit Stitch Tutorial

Rib Knit Stitch Tutorial

Ribbing knitting is one of the most useful techniques you will ever learn. It is used to create stretchy fabric. There are many variations of the rib knit stitch. However, they all create a raised ribbed texture with stretch. Below I will start off by walking you...

Knitting for Beginners: A Step-by-Step Guide

Knitting for Beginners: A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you interested in knitting? Learning how to knit for beginners can be confusing. Where do you start? And what tools do you need? If you want to learn more about knitting for beginners, you have come to the right place. I am here to teach you all the basics of...

Herringbone Stitch Knitting Tutorial

Herringbone Stitch Knitting Tutorial

Are you ready to learn a new knitting stitch? The herringbone stitch is a great stitch to use when making cold weather accessories. It is an intermediate to advanced level stitch that takes concentration. However, once you practice the stitch and learn the 2-row...

Knitting with Acrylic Yarn

Knitting with Acrylic Yarn

Have you worked with acrylic yarn? Do you love it or hate it? Many people have a strong opinion about the man-made material. If you have researched acrylic knitting yarn before, you have seen people are very steadfast in their opinion. Just as with everything, there...

Moss Stitch Knitting Tutorial

Moss Stitch Knitting Tutorial

In the UK the seed stitch is known as the moss stitch. However, the version we are discussing today is the US version of the moss knit stitch. The US version of the moss knit stitch is referred to as the double moss knit stitch and the Irish moss stitch in the UK....

Seed Stitch Knitting Tutorial

Seed Stitch Knitting Tutorial

The seed stitch is one of my favourite knitting stitches. It creates a textured fabric that resembles scattered seeds. Making the stitch is very simple. All you need to do is alternate between single knit and purl stitches, both vertically and horizontally. If you are...

Garter Stitch Knitting Tutorial

Garter Stitch Knitting Tutorial

If you are new to knitting, you will love the garter stitch. It is one of the easiest stitches you will ever learn. All you need to know is how to make the knit stitch. Continue reading below to learn just how easy it is to make the garter knit stitch. I will walk you...

10 Knitting Stitches for Beginners

10 Knitting Stitches for Beginners

Are you new to knitting? Below, you will learn more about basic knit stitches that you should add to your repertoire. All these knitting stitches are easy to master and are used in countless projects. 10 Basic Knit Stitches Below are 10 beginner stitches. All the...

There’s a boatload of many different abbreviations and terms used in knitting patterns. Depending on your level of skill, you might be privy to what certain abbreviations stand for.

This does not, however, mean that you will be immediately aware of what procedures the instructions need you to carry out. And that is where you will need Knitting stitches explained in detail.

Master Your Knitting Stitches With Practice

In your endeavor to become a knitting guru, you will come across such terms as moss stitches, purls. Repeat stitches, garter stitch, stocking stitch, rows, and increases.

It is a whole world of terms and stitching abbreviations out there. To master the art of knitting. And to qualify to be called the Zen master of the knitting arts, you will need to learn all the stitches and their intricacies.

It isn’t entirely an easy task, but there’s loads of fun involved, a lot of experimenting and eventually, you’ll get there. Having Knitting stitches explained will open up a whole new exciting world of endless possibilities.

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