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.
Garter stitch. The Garter Stitch is the most basic Knit Stitch Patterns in which you simply knit stitch every row. You can create garter stitch by purling every row too. It is the most basic fabric a knitter can make.
A garter stitch only has one row vertical repeat so you can easily modify the length of the scarf. For most of us garter stitch is the first thing we learn to knit. 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.
You create garter stitch by knitting every row. A garter stitch is the most basic knitting pattern that results from knitting standard knit stitches across all rows. This is usually the first stitch pattern beginning knitters learn since it requires no purling.
The garter subtle stripes stitch is an easy beginner knitting stitch with vertical garter stitch columns. Garter-stitch fabric looks like rows of bumps whether youre looking at the front or back of the. The knit stitch is a technique but garter stitch is a pattern.
Garter stitch is the fabric pattern you create when you knit every stitch in every row. Neat huh You can recognize garter stitch by the horizontal ridges formed by the tops of the knitted loops on every other. Once you have lear.
Garter stitch is recognized by the distinct horizontal ridges that are made up of little bumps shaped like frowns and smiles. Take care to choose a couple of gorgeous unique buttons or a shawl pin and you have a stunning cardi to throw over your shoulders on cooler days. It is easy to knit reversible lays flat and is stretchy.