The Knit Stitch - Learn the Fundamental Stitch Used in Most Patterns
Welcome to Day 3 of our Knitting 101 Class! Today, we’re diving into the fundamental stitch of knitting: the Knit Stitch. This simple yet essential stitch forms the basis for most knitting patterns, creating a smooth, textured fabric that’s perfect for a wide variety of projects. Let’s get started!
Other Lessons In This Series
Lesson 7: Practice Projects
What is the Knit Stitch?
The knit stitch is the most basic stitch in knitting. It’s the foundation for many patterns and creates a smooth, uniform texture on the right side of your fabric. Mastering the knit stitch is crucial for progressing in your knitting journey.
Materials You’ll Need
Yarn: Continue with your medium-weight yarn (worsted weight).
Needles: Use the same size 8 (5mm) needles you used for casting on.
Step-by-Step Guide to the Knit Stitch
Position Your Needles:
Hold the needle with the cast-on stitches in your left hand.
Hold the empty needle in your right hand, ready to work the stitches.
Knitting the Knit Stitch:
Step 1:
Insert the right needle from front to back into the first stitch on the left needle.
Step 2:
Bring the working yarn (the yarn attached to the ball) around the right needle, moving it counterclockwise.
Step 3:
Use the right needle to pull the yarn through the stitch on the left needle, creating a new loop on the right needle.
Step 4:
Slide the old stitch off the left needle, leaving the new stitch on the right needle.
Continuation:
Repeat Steps 1-4 until you have worked across the required number of stitches.
Tips for Success
Consistency is Key: Keep your stitches even in size and tension to ensure a neat, uniform fabric.
Practice Makes Perfect: Don’t worry if your stitches aren’t perfect at first. With practice, your technique will improve.
Count Your Stitches: Always count your stitches at the end of each row to ensure you have the correct number.
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Your First Project: Simple Scarf
Now that you know the knit stitch, let’s apply it to your practice project. Continue knitting the simple scarf you started with the Long Tail Cast On. Here’s how to proceed:
Knit Every Row: Insert the right needle into the first stitch, wrap the yarn around, and pull through. Continue across the row.
Repeat Rows: Keep knitting every row for 20 rows total. (Each side of the fabric should have 10 rows of bumps.) Remember, the garter stitch is created by knitting every row.
Conclusion
Congratulations, you’ve mastered the knit stitch! This fundamental technique will serve as the building block for many of your knitting projects. Tomorrow, we’ll explore the purl stitch, adding more texture and variety to your work.
Stay tuned for Day 4: The Purl Stitch – Adding Texture to Your Knitting.
Happy knitting, and see you tomorrow!
Shaina 🧶💕
PS: Feel free to share your progress in the comments or ask any questions you might have. Let’s make knitting fun and easy together!
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