Read Just Stitches: 54 Knitting Stitch Patterns Online
Authors: Tara Cousins
Just Stitches: 54 Knitting Stitch Patterns
Just Stitches
From beginner stitch patterns such as the basic stockinette,moss stitch, and craftsman stitch, all the way up to intermediate stitches such
as a variety of cables and lace mesh designs, this stitch guide is sure to
inspire your next knitting project!
All example swatches were worked with a medium/worsted
weight yarn and needles ranging from size 8US/5.0mm to size 10US/6.0mm.
However, you can experiment with different
weights and styles of yarn to create a variety of effects.
knitter with a basic knowledge of:
·
Reading patterns
·
Casting on, binding off
·
Working the knit and purl
stitch
·
Increasing by making a yarn
over and decreasing by knitting or purling two or more stitches together.
Enjoy, have fun and get inspired!
This
app was compiled and edited by Tara Cousins, knitter, crocheter, and published
designer. All photos are protected under her copyright.
Visit
Tara at
http://www.cutekidscrochet.com
Abbreviation List:
K:
knit
P:
purl
St(s):
stitch(es)
Sl:
slip
YO:
yarn
over (yarn over
needle)
Tog:
together
K2tog:
knit 2 stitches
together
P2tog:
purl 2 stitches
together
PSSO:
pass slipped stitch
over
RS:
right side
WS:
wrong side
Stockinette Stitch
Cast on any
number of sts
Row 1: K
across
Row 2: P
across
Repeat rows
1 and 2 for pattern.
Cast on any
number of sts
Row 1: K
across row
Row 2: P
across row
Row 3: K
across row
Repeat rows
1-3 for pattern
3. Single Moss Stitch
Cast on any
odd number of sts
Row 1: *K1,
P1, repeat from * across row, ending with K1.
Repeat row
1 for pattern.
Cast on any
number of sts
Row 1: K
across row, knitting into back of stitch
Row 2: P
across row
Repeat rows
1 and 2 for pattern
Cast on a
multiple of 4 sts
Row 1; *K2,
P2, repeat from * across row
Row 2:
Repeat row 1
Row 3: *P2,
K2, repeat from * across row
Row 4:
Repeat row 3
Repeat rows
1-4 for pattern.
Cast on a
multiple of 6 sts plus 2
Row 1: K3,
P2, *K4, P2, repeat from * across row, ending K3
Row 2: P
across row
Row 3: P2,
*K4, P2, repeat from * across row
Row 4: P
across row
Repeat rows
1-4 for pattern
Cast on a
multiple of 10 sts plus 3
Row 1: *K3,
P7, repeat from * across row, ending with K3
Row 2: *P3,
K7, repeat from * across row, ending P3
Row 3: repeat
row 1
Row 4: P
across row
Row 5: P5,
*K3, P7, repeat from * across row, ending P5
Row 6: K5,
*P3, K7, repeat from * across row, ending K5
Row 7:
repeat row 5
Row 8: P
across row
Repeat rows
1-8 for pattern