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Types of Knitting Stitches
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Garter Stitch
Knit every row.
Stockinette Stitch
Knit one row, purl the next row, repeat.
Rib Stitch
Alternate between knit and purl stitches within the same row, repeat for consecutive rows.
Moss Stitch
Alternate between knit and purl stitches in both rows and columns, typically over a 4-stitch pattern.
Seed Stitch
Alternate between knit and purl stitches every stitch and every row.
Cable Stitch
Created by crossing a group of stitches over another group of stitches.
Lace Stitch
Involves yarn overs and decreases to create holes or gaps in the fabric for a lacy effect.
Brioche Stitch
Worked with knit one below (k1b) and yarn overs to create a thick, ribbed fabric.
Basket Weave Stitch
Uses a combination of knit and purl stitches to create a woven texture pattern.
Fair Isle Stitch
Uses two or more colors on one row to create patterns.
Intarsia Stitch
Uses blocks of color (worked with separate balls of yarn) to create patterns or images in the fabric.
Slip Stitch
Involves slipping stitches from the left needle to the right without working them.
Fisherman's Rib Stitch
Similar to Brioche Stitch, but with more pronounced ribbing.
Double Knitting
Technique for creating two layers of fabric simultaneously.
Tuck Stitch
Involves holding a selected stitch on the needle for more than one row.
Herringbone Stitch
Knit stitches together in a manner that creates a distinctive V-shaped weaving pattern.
Broken Rib Stitch
Combines ribbing with rows of plain knitting to create a textured rib look.
Daisy Stitch
A decorative pattern that resembles daisy flowers.
Trinity Stitch
Combines increases and decreases to create a pattern of small textured clusters.
Linen Stitch
Creates a woven-fabric look with a series of slipped stitches and yarn overs.
Checkerboard Stitch
Uses knit and purl stitches to create a pattern of alternating squares.
Bobble Stitch
Knit into the same stitch multiple times and then decrease to create a raised knob.
Smocking Stitch
A technique that involves slipping stitches with yarn in front to create a textured pattern resembling smocking on fabric.
Duplicate Stitch
A method of embroidery on knitted fabric that mimics the knit stitch to create designs or monograms.
Entrelac Stitch
Technique involving knitting small rectangles in different directions to create a basket-weave pattern.
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