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Knitting Stitches
Some stitch patterns are reversible (like garter stitch) which means that the front and back of the knitted fabric look the same. This means there is no right side or wrong side (which occurs in stockinette, for example). Here are some simple stitch patterns to get you started
Garter Stitch
Cast on the required number of stitches (or any number you fancy if you are just learning) 1st Row: Knit to end Knit every row until the required size is obtained NB This stitch pattern is reversible Stockinette Stitch
Cast on the required number of stitches (or any number you fancy if you are just learning) 1st Row: Knit to end 2nd Row: Purl to end Repeat these two rows until the required size is obtained Double Rib Stitch
For a "two and two" rib, cast on a number of stitches divisible by four 1st Row: *K2,P2, repeat from * to end of the row Repeat this row for the length required Seed (Moss) Stitch
Cast on an uneven number of stitches 1st Row: *K1,P1, repeat from * to end of the row, ending in K1 Repeat this row for the length required NB This stitch pattern is reversible Basket Weave Stitch
Cast on a number of stitches divisible by 10 and 3 extra stitches 1st Row: *K3,P7, repeat from * to the last 3 stitches, knit these 2nd Row: *P3,K7, repeat from * to the last 3 stitches, purl these 3rd Row: Like the first Row 4th Row: Purl to end 5th Row: P5,*K3,P7, repeat from * to the last 5 stitches, purl these 6th Row: K5,*P3,K7, repeat from * to the last 5 stitches, knit these 7th Row: Like the fifth row 8th Row: Purl Repeat these eight rows for the length required. There are many more patterns you can make, but these ones are good for beginners. Have fun!
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