Stitch Bible

• How to Knit Hurdle Stitch | English & Continental Style

  

  Hurdle stitch is created by combining two rows of single rib and two rows of garter stitch together. (Flat knitting) Cast on a multiple of 2 stitches Row 1 (RS): (k1, p1) repeat to end Row 2 (WS): knit the knits and purl the purls Row 3 (RS): knit Row 4 (WS): knit Repeat Row 1-4 to desired length. (Circular knitting) Cast on a multiple of 2 stitches Rnd 1 (RS): (k1, p1) repeat to end Rnd 2 (RS): repeat Rnd 1 Rnd 3 (RS): knit Rnd 4 (RS): purl Repeat Rnd 1-4 to desired length. Watch to Learn Watch... Read More

• How to Knit Double Garter Rib Stitch | English and Continental

  

  In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to knit double garter rib stitch. (Flat knitting) Cast on a multiple of 4 stitches (or 4 sts + 2) Row 1 (RS): (k2, p2) repeat to end Row 2 (WS): purl Repeat Row 1-2 to desired length. (Circular knitting) Cast on a multiple of 4 stitches (or 4 sts + 2) Rnd 1 (RS): (k2, p2) repeat to end Rnd 2 (RS): knit Repeat Rnd 1-2 to desired length. Watch to Learn Watch this video to learn how to knit double garter rib stitch. If you have questions, please refer to the video... Read More

• How to Knit Garter Rib Stitch | English & Continental Style

  

  In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to knit garter rib stitch. (Flat knitting) Cast on a multiple of 2 stitches Row 1 (RS): (k1, p1) repeat to end Row 2 (WS): purl Repeat Row 1-2 to desired length. Watch to Learn Watch this video to learn how to knit garter rib stitch. If you have questions, please refer to the video tutorial and written instructions above.... Read More

• How to Knit Rice Stitch | English & Continental Style

  

  Rice stitch is a simple stitch that consists knits and purls. (Flat knitting) Cast on a multiple of 2 stitches Row 1 (RS): (p1, k1) repeat to end Row 2 (WS): knit ! Watch to learn... Read More

• How to Knit Basketweave Stitch (4×4)

  

  In this tutorial, I am going to show you how to knit 4×4 basketweave stitch. You can use any number of stitches for each block – 4 x 4, 5 x 5, 3 x 7, and so on – for variations on the basic basketweave. (Flat knitting) Start by casting on a multiple of 4 stitches. Row 1-4: (K4, P4) across Row 5-8: (P4, K4) across Repeat Row 1-8 to desired length. (Circular knitting) Start by casting on a multiple of 4 stitches. Round 1-4: (K4, P4) repeat that across Round 5-8: (P4, K4) repeat th... Read More

• How to Knit Double Seed Stitch

  

  It’s recommended that you choose ribbed cast on for this stitch (such as long tail cast on for rib stitch) to achieve the best result. (Flat knitting) Start by casting on a multiple of 4 stitches. Row 1 & 2: (K2, P2) across Row 3 & 4: (P2, K2) across Repeat Row 1-4 to desired length. (Circular knitting) Start by casting on a multiple of 4 stitches. Round 1 & 2: (K2, P2) across Round 3 & 4: (P2, K2) across Repeat Round 1-4 to desired length. Watch to Learn Watch this video to lear... Read More

• How to Knit Seed Stitch

  

  It’s recommended that you choose ribbed cast on for this stitch (such as long tail cast on for rib stitch) to achieve the best result. (Flat knitting) Start by casting on a multiple of 2 stitches. Row 1 (RS): (K1, P1) repeat to the end Row 2 (WS): Knit the purl stitches and purl the knit stitches (If you don’t understand what this means, please refer to this post). Repeat Row 2 to desired length. (Circular knitting) Start by casting on a multiple of 2 stitches. Round 1: (K1, P1) repeat that acro... Read More

• How to Knit 2×2 Rib Stitch

  

  2×2 rib stitch is very elastic, great for sleeve bottoms, necklines and pieces that needs to stretch. It’s recommended that you choose ribbed cast on for this stitch (such as long tail cast on for rib stitch) to achieve the best result. (Flat knitting) Start by casting on a multiple of 2 stitches (or a multiple of 4 stitches) Row 1 (RS): knit two stitches, bring the yarn to the front, then purl two stitches, repeat that across. Row 2 (WS): Knit the knits and purl the purls as you see them.... Read More

• How to Knit 1×1 Rib Stitch

  

  1×1 rib stitch is a stitch that’s elastic and great for sweater edges. It’s recommended that you choose ribbed cast on for this stitch (such as long tail cast on for rib stitch) to achieve the best result. (Flat knitting) Row 1 (RS): On the right side, with yarn in back, start by knitting one stitch, then bring the yarn to the front and purl one stitch, repeat that across the row. Row 2 (WS): turn the piece, on the next row, Knit the knits and purl the purls as you see them. (If you don’t u... Read More