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Knit Stitch Spotlight: Stockinette Stitch

October 11, 2021 by Hannah Hynes-Petty

Welcome back to the Stitch Spotlight series my friends! Today we are going to dive right in and get back to basics: We’re focusing on stockinette stitch. This is one of my favorite stitches to use because it is so versatile and creates a very smooth and sleek fabric. Stockinette stitch is used heavily for knitting sweaters, hats, mitts, socks, and beyond! This stitch really is the “classic” stitch most people think of when they think of a knit garment—the right side of the fabric will be made from little “v” shapes. The wrong side will be made up with little purl bumps.

Most knitters usually learn stockinette stitch right after mastering garter stitch. Knit flat, the stockinette stitch is knit with alternating rows of knit stitches and purl stitches. In the round, it is an incredibly simple stitch because you simply knit every stitch.

So, here we go!

To knit stockinette stitch:

Row 1 (RS): Knit all stitches

Row 2 (WS): Purl all stitches

Repeat rows 1 and 2 until desired length has been achieved.

Got it? Alright!

To knit stockinette stitch in the round, simply knit all stitches. There is no need to purl any rows because the WS is not being worked.

Which stitch is your favorite to use on your projects? Let us know below in the comments!

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Hannah Hynes-Petty
Blogger at Rain Mountain Crafts
Hannah is an avid knitter, plant lover, and outdoor enthusiast. She writes about her love for crafts, animals, plants, cooking, and the outdoors on her blog: rainmountaincrafts.com
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