Garter Stitch

Regardless of what youre making the garter stitch is a basic stitch.

Garter stitch. You can create garter stitch by purling every row too. But sometimes patterns that were available for free become pay-walled later. My swatch of garter stitch knit with the very first yarn I ever dyed.

The subtle stripes appear at the switch from knit to purl and vise versaBecause of the stripes this garter stitch is also often referred to as garter rib the only variation I could find was for a wide garter rib stitch with a k4 p4 pattern. But its also one of the most squishy and cuddly ones. You create garter stitch by knitting every row.

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. Patterns can also be moved or taken down. Garter Stitch creates a very rustic looking fabric with more texture and thicker than the usually smooth fabric we are used to in high end department store type sweaters.

Simply knit continuously and bind off when youve reached the desired length. It is the most basic fabric a knitter can make. For most of us garter stitch is the first thing we learn to knit.

Garter stitch is the fabric pattern you create when you knit every stitch in every row. Garter-stitch fabric looks like rows of bumps whether youre looking at the front or back of the. Neat huh You can recognize garter stitch by the horizontal ridges formed by the tops of the knitted loops on every other.

Garter Stitch Swingy Sweater by Jenn Perllerin via Ravelry A simple asymmetrical top-down raglan cardigan worked in squishy garter stitch. It is the fabric you produce when you knit every stitch of every row. 629 Free Patterns In this section you can find free Garter Stitch knitting patterns.