This is a list of knitting stitches. Common knitting abbreviations as used in patterns are shown in parentheses.
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Individual stitches
- Knit stitch (k)
- Purl stitch (p)
Variations
- Elongated stitch
- Plaited stitch, also known as a twisted stitch (k tbl, p tbl)
- Slip stitch, may be knit or purl stitch (sl, sl st)
Increases
- Yarn over (yo)
- Dip stitch which can be either
- A raised increase, knitting into row below (k-b, k 1 b)
- A lifted increase, knitting into the yarn between the stitches (inc, m1)
- Knit front and back (kfb)
- Purl front and back (, pass slipped stitch over (S1, K1, PSSO) for a left-leaning decrease.
- Knit two together through the back loops (K2tog tbl) for a left-leaning decrease.
Stitch patterns
Knit and purl
Basic
- Garter stitch
- Stockinette stitch, also known as stocking stitch
- Reverse stockinette stitch
Variations
- Basket stitch
- Seed stitch, also known as moss stitch
- Waffle stitch
Rib
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Eyelet and lace
Cable and twist
Slipped stitch patterns
- Crossed stitch[5]
- Herringbone stitch[6]
- Linen stitch is a pattern that creates a tightly knit fabric that resembles woven linen. Tailored garments are especially suited for the linen stitch. It is a durable stitch, and is often used to reinforce the heels of hand-knitted socks. It includes knit and purl stitches, as well as slipped stitches.[7]
- Loop stitch[8]
Other
Gallery
- Seed stitch
- Garter stitch
- Linen stitch (on heel)
See also
References
- Vogue Knitting Magazine (2012) Vogue Knitting Stitchionary Volume 1: Knit and Purl, Sixth&Spring Books. ISBN 978-1936096237
- Walker, Barbara G (1998) A Treasury of Knitting Patterns, Schoolhouse Press. ISBN 978-0942018165
External links
- Collection of Knitting Stitches at eKnitting Stitches
- List of knitting stitches
- Different types and classification of stitches
- Knitting Video Stictionary at New Stitch a Day
- Craft Cookie list of Knitting Stitches
- List of Knitting Stitch Patterns at Knitting on the Net
- Knitting Fool Stitch List including more than 2,400 stitch patterns, arranged alphabetically
- Knitting Bee Knitting Stitch Library
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