The stockinette stitch consists of knitting one row, and purling the other in the same sequence to create a flat surface of fabric on one side.
Notes
The stockinette stitch is a classic knit stitch that is formed by knitting one row of knit stitches, and purling one row of stitches. By alternating these two types of stitches you are creating what is called stockinette (often known as "jersey" fabric in the fashion world). Learning this essential stitch is important as it is used in many types of classic garments, from hats to scarves to socks and much more. The stockinette stitch has two sides: a front and back (or rather, inside). The (smooth) knit side of the fabric is traditionally referred to as the "right side" whereas the (bumpy) purl side of the fabric is called the "wrong side." Stockinette fabric often curls at the edges, which is why many garments often call for the edges of stockinette fabric to have a ribbed or garter lining to stabilize the curl. If you knit stockinette in the round, you will only have to knit each round, not purl.
The stockinette stitch is a classic knit stitch that is formed by knitting one row of knit stitches, and purling one row of stitches. By alternating these two types of stitches you are creating what is called stockinette (often known as "jersey" fabric in the fashion world). Learning this essential stitch is important as it is used in many types of classic garments, from hats to scarves to socks and much more. The stockinette stitch has two sides: a front and back (or rather, inside). The (smooth) knit side of the fabric is traditionally referred to as the "right side" whereas the (bumpy) purl side of the fabric is called the "wrong side." Stockinette fabric often curls at the edges, which is why many garments often call for the edges of stockinette fabric to have a ribbed or garter lining to stabilize the curl. If you knit stockinette in the round, you will only have to knit each round, not purl.
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Materials
A ball of yarn
US knitting needles to match the gauge/weight of the yarn
A ball of yarn
US knitting needles to match the gauge/weight of the yarn
Abbreviations
k = knit
p = purl
RS = right side
WS = wrong side
St st = stockinette stitch
k = knit
p = purl
RS = right side
WS = wrong side
St st = stockinette stitch
Pattern
1. To work in St st, you will have to knit the stitches on the first row (RS). Knit by inserting the right stitch into the front of the left needle (in a bottom and up motion), poking it away from you. Be sure not to catch the ply of the yarn. The two needles together should form an "X" shape, with the right needle behind the left needle.
1. To work in St st, you will have to knit the stitches on the first row (RS). Knit by inserting the right stitch into the front of the left needle (in a bottom and up motion), poking it away from you. Be sure not to catch the ply of the yarn. The two needles together should form an "X" shape, with the right needle behind the left needle.
2. Wrap the yarn around the right needle counter-clockwise and have the yarn cut through between both needles.
3. Scoop the right knitting needle under the loop on the needle while holding onto the yarn to grab it as you bring it upward.
4. Lift off this new stitch as you transfer it entirely from the left needle to the right.
5. Repeat steps 1-4 until you have knitted all the stitches in your row. Turn your work over.
6. To work on the purl (WS) of your St st, your right hand will hold the working needle. With the working yarn in front of the right needle, insert it into the front of the stitch in a downward motion (the opposite direction of the knit stitch) towards you. Your needles should also form an "X" shape, with your right needle in front of the left.
7. Wrap the yarn in a clockwise motion between both needles.
8. Scoop the right needle downwards and back so that the yarn you are holding is also scooped up.
9. Release the stitch off the left needle onto the right needle.
10. Repeat steps 6 - 9 until you have finished your row of p stitches.
11. Repeat steps 1 - 10 to form the St s, continuing to alternate between k rows and purl rows. You will start to see a pattern emerging after several rows.
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