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When knit pattern says work garter stitch slipping the first st. of every row how is it done?
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Every row will go as follows:
1. Insert the right needle into the first stitch as if you were going to knit it. Pull the left needle out of the stitch WITHOUT knitting it. That's slipping a stitch knit-wise.
2. Knit all remaining stitches to the end.
3. Turn and repeat.
Slipping the first stitch gives the fabric an attractive selvage (edge). Garter stitch also gives an attractive selvage. I'm guessing that they're asking for the slipped stitch edging because it is easier to pick up if you want to add more stitches along the side later on. If you are doing a scarf, there is no need to worry about it. Plain garter stitch will look tidy and attractive without the slipped stitch at the beginning of the row.
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What is a garter stitch?
A garter stitch is where every row is knitted. It is a very basic stitch. Hope this helps ;) xx
What is a knitting stitch called?
There are 2 basic knitting stitches: stockinette stitch and garter stitch. The stockinette stitch is where you knit one side and purl the other which gives you a smooth side and a bumpy side. Garter stitch is where you knit every row which gives you a bumpy look on both sides.
Is garter stitch and knit stich the same?
With garter stich you either knit every row or purl every row. With knitting stich you're not using the purl stitch so I would say they are the same thing. I would say they are NOTthe same.
How do you add a garter stitch border to a knitted scarf?
garter stitch is when the rows alternate knit, purl, knit, purl. Since purl is the reverse of knit, for a scarf you just have to set aside a few stitches for your border on either side and knit all of them every row.
What is stock knit mean is it plain knit?
I assume you mean stocking stictch? that is knit one row, purl the next, so that you have the wavy pattern on one Garter stitch is plain knitting every row.
What is the most common knit stitch used for beginners?
The most common knit stitch used for beginners is... wait for it... the knit stitch! The other most common knit stitch is called the purl stitch. These are the two basic stitches in knitting and when they are put together in different ways, they create different patterns! When you knit every row, that's called the garter stitch and when you knit one row and purl the next row, that's called the stockinette stitch.
What is a garder stitch mean in knitting?
I believe the word is misspelled --- more than likely the word should be garter - meaning every row is knit - which gives you a lateral rib.
How do you stop the edges of your knitting from rolling in?
You can either add a few rows of garter stitch (which is knit every row) or you can do a few rows of ribbing (which is knit 1, purl 1). One of my favorite boarders to put on sweaters or scarves is the seed stitch (knit 1, purl 1 to the end of the row and turn your work, then you purl the knit stitches and knit the purls and you just keep repeating that every time you turn your work)
How do you knit garter stitch on four needles?
Place a marker at the end of your row to keep track of the beginning of your row. Divide the stitches evenly between the 4 needles. The first row and every odd row you will knit. The second row and every even row you will purl. Continue this until the end of your pattern. Cast off on the odd row (knitted side)
What if a crochet pattern does not specify whether stitch should be front or back post stitch?
Then you have to look at the pattern you are trying to make. The post should always be made on the right side of the pattern for which you are working. If you are making cables for instance, then it is always a front post stitch. If you are making an edge for a blanket or sweater, then it would be every other; so one front then the next back, ect. Hope this helps!
If you knit one row then pearl the next row using that pattern will your final outcome look the same on both sides?
If you alternate rows (one row knit, one row purl, and repeat), this is stockinette stitch (or stocking stitch). It does NOT look the same on both sides. One side with be smooth (all the stitches look like little V's) and the other side is all small horizontal bumps. If you want it to look the same on both sides, you should probably knit every row (garter stitch) or look up a pattern that is designed to look the same on both sides (like ribbing). http://handmadebyjody.blogspot.com http://handmadebyjody.etsy.com
What is a row in knitting?
Usually it means to knit every stitch in a row, or if on the purl side to purl every stitch. Consider it synonymous with stockinette stitch.
