Slip Stitch Edge: Knit Edging
The slip stitch edge creates little nubs on the edge of your work, and is a sturdy edge that’s easy to seam together.
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Flat Edge Knit Edging
Using the flat edge on the sides of your knit creations helps prevent curling and gives a nice, straight line to your knitting.
Open Edge Knit Edging
The open edge knit edging makes a clean, neat edge of chains. When used it affects just the first and last stitches of each row.
Stockinette Stitch
The Stockinette Stitch is the quintessential knit stitch pattern. When most people think of knit fabric, this is the stitch pattern they think of.
Garter Stitch
The Garter Stitch is the first stitch pattern most people learn; this is because when worked in rows it’s simply the knit stitch over and over again. Oftentimes a knitter’s first creation is a garter stitch scarf or washcloth.
p: Purl Stitch Knit Tutorial
The purl stitch is essentially a reversed knit stitch, so the front of a purl looks like the back of a knit, and visa versa. As with the knit stitch, it’s not hard to learn when it’s broken down into parts.
Knit Stitch
The knit stitch is the first stitch you need to learn after casting on, and it’s pretty easy when you break it down into its parts.
Cable Cast On
Use the cable cast on for a strong, stretchy edge making it perfect for top-down socks and other rib stitches. Try using a thicker yarn to make a decorative edging.
Knit Cast On
The knit cast on is soft and slightly loose cast on which produces an edge resembling a cord. Use it when knitting lace or other patterns where you don’t want a heavy cast on.
Single Cast On
The single cast on is a great first cast on to learn. It’s easy to do and will get you knitting fast. This is my favorite learn-to-knit cast on.
