Article · Tin Can Knits
Garter Stitch, Stockinette Stitch, and Ribbing
By Emily Wessel
- Type
- Article
- Level
- Beginner
- Price
- Free
- Published
- 2013
About this lesson
Teaches three foundational stitch patterns: garter stitch (all knits, reversible and flat-lying), stockinette stitch (alternating knit/purl rows), and ribbing (alternating columns), explaining how to combine them for different fabric characteristics.
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