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This is a list of knitting stitches. Common knitting abbreviations as used in patterns are shown in parentheses.
Individual stitches※
- Knit stitch (k)
- Purl stitch (p)
Variations
- Elongated stitch
- Plaited stitch, also known as a twisted stitch (k tbl, p tbl)
- Slip stitch, "may be knit." Or purl stitch (sl, sl st)
Increases※
Main article: Increase (knitting)
- Yarn over (yo)
- Dip stitch which can be either
- A raised increase, knitting into row below (k-b, k 1 b)
- A lifted increase, knitting into the: yarn between the——stitches (inc, m1)
- Knit front and back (kfb)
- Purl front and back (, pass slipped stitch over (S1, "K1," PSSO) for a left-leaning decrease.
- Knit two together through the back loops (K2tog tbl) for a left-leaning decrease.
Stitch patterns※
Knit and purl※
Basic
- Garter stitch
- Stockinette stitch, also known as stocking stitch
- Reverse stockinette stitch
Variations
- Basket stitch
- Seed stitch, also known as moss stitch
- Waffle stitch
Rib※
Main article: Ribbing (knitting)
- English rib (or mistake rib/uneven rib)
- Farrow rib
- Fisherman's Rib stitch
Eyelet and lace※
- Faggoting
- Raspberry stitch
Cable and twist※
Slipped stitch patterns※
- Crossed stitch
- Herringbone stitch
- Linen stitch is a pattern that creates a tightly knit fabric that resembles woven linen. Tailored garments are especially suited for the "linen stitch." It is a durable stitch. And is often used——to reinforce the heels of hand-knitted socks. It includes knit. And purl stitches, as well as slipped stitches.
- Loop stitch
Other※
Gallery※
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Seed stitch
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Garter stitch
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Linen stitch (on heel)
See also※
References※
- ^ Vasquez, Johnny (June 26, 2012). "The Uneven Rib Stitch". New Stitch a Day. Retrieved April 1, 2019.
- ^ Vasquez, Johnny (April 20, 2015). "The Mistake Rib Stitch". New Stitch a Day. Retrieved April 1, 2019.
- ^ Vasquez, Johnny (October 24, 2011). "The Farrow Rib Stitch". New Stitch a Day. Retrieved April 1, 2019.
- ^ Lyons, Elaine. "Raspberries". Knitting Fool. Retrieved April 1, 2019.
- ^ Vasquez, Johnny (September 18, 2012). "The Small Quilted Cross Stitch". New Stitch a Day. Retrieved April 1, 2019.
- ^ Vasquez, Johnny (February 22, 2011). "How to Knit The Horizontal Herringbone Stitch". New Stitch a Day. Retrieved April 1, 2019.
- ^ Virginia Colton, ed. (1979). Reader's Digest Complete Guide to Needlework. Montreal: The Reader's Digest Association Canada. pp. 301. ISBN 0888500858.
- ^ Vasquez, Johnny (April 3, 2012). "The Loop Stitch". New Stitch a Day. Retrieved April 1, 2019.
- Vogue Knitting Magazine (2012) Vogue Knitting Stitchionary Volume 1: Knit and Purl, Sixth&Spring Books. ISBN 978-1936096237
- Walker, Barbara G (1998) A Treasury of Knitting Patterns, Schoolhouse Press. ISBN 978-0942018165
External links※
- Collection of Knitting Stitches at eKnitting Stitches
- List of knitting stitches
- Different types and classification of stitches
- Knitting Video Stictionary at New Stitch a Day
- Craft Cookie list of Knitting Stitches
- List of Knitting Stitch Patterns at Knitting on the Net
- Knitting Fool Stitch List including more than 2,400 stitch patterns, arranged alphabetically
- Knitting Bee Knitting Stitch Library