1 st x 2 rows KPT Garter Stitch (No. I-A-2-a)
Working row after row of plain Knit stitch creates the perpetually useful Garter Stitch. (Likewise, rows of pure Purl stitches also create a Garter fabric.) The purl row advances on the surface while the knit row recedes, shortening the rows slightly as they create mini accordion folds. It is reversible—identical on both sides—compact, thick and warm, with more lengthwise stretch than widthwise. This is technically called “Welting.”
Garter stitch lies flat, not curling at the edges, making it very useful for borders, scarves and collars. It’s the ideal beginner’s project, as well as a practical choice for sturdy household items such as pincushions, potholders and rugs. Note that it does require more yarn then Stockinette because it is so compact.
Working row after row of plain Knit stitch creates the perpetually useful Garter Stitch. (Likewise, rows of pure Purl stitches also create a Garter fabric.) The purl row advances on the surface while the knit row recedes, shortening the rows slightly as they create mini accordion folds. It is reversible—identical on both sides—compact, thick and warm, with more lengthwise stretch than widthwise. This is technically called “Welting.”
Garter stitch lies flat, not curling at the edges, making it very useful for borders, scarves and collars. It’s the ideal beginner’s project, as well as a practical choice for sturdy household items such as pincushions, potholders and rugs. Note that it does require more yarn then Stockinette because it is so compact.
Working row after row of plain Knit stitch creates the perpetually useful Garter Stitch. (Likewise, rows of pure Purl stitches also create a Garter fabric.) The purl row advances on the surface while the knit row recedes, shortening the rows slightly as they create mini accordion folds. It is reversible—identical on both sides—compact, thick and warm, with more lengthwise stretch than widthwise. This is technically called “Welting.”
Garter stitch lies flat, not curling at the edges, making it very useful for borders, scarves and collars. It’s the ideal beginner’s project, as well as a practical choice for sturdy household items such as pincushions, potholders and rugs. Note that it does require more yarn then Stockinette because it is so compact.