Garter Stitch

How to Knit Garter Stitch in Rounds.

Garter stitch. A cool technique to try is from Fleegles blog which shows how to work a Shetland shawl aka garter stitch from the center out without purling. It is the most basic fabric a knitter can make. This is usually the first stitch pattern beginning knitters learn since it requires no purling.

The knit stitch is a technique but garter stitch is a pattern. You create garter stitch by knitting every row. This 2-Row Repeat Knit Stitch Pattern is an easy level project perfect for everyone who has completed my Absolute Beginner Knitting SeriesGet my free written instructions and watch my video tutorial further down in this post.

Garter stitch is recognized by the distinct horizontal ridges that are made up of little bumps shaped like frowns and smiles. It is easy to knit reversible lays flat and is stretchy. Simply knit continuously and bind off when youve reached the desired length.

It involves using two strands of yarn and working in both directions alternating direction and yarn used on each round. When working in rounds the right side is always facing you so knitting every round produces the traditional Stockinette. It is the fabric you produce when you knit every stitch of every row.

The Garter Stitch is the most basic Knit Stitch Patterns in which you simply knit stitch every row. But its also one of the most squishy and cuddly ones. Regardless of what youre making the garter stitch is a basic stitch.

But sometimes patterns that were available for free become pay-walled later. Once you have lear. It turns out a little thicker than other stitches which makes it perfect for scarves shawls blankets autumn cardigans and other cozy things used during the cooler seasons.