This free video tutorial, “Learn to Knit: The Stockinette Stitch,” focuses on one of the most popular and foundational stitch patterns in knitting.
The stockinette stitch creates a smooth, classic fabric that is widely used for sweaters, blankets, and garments.
Step-by-Step Instructions:
- Cast-On: Begin by casting on the desired number of stitches onto your knitting needle.
- First Row (Right Side): Slip the first edge (selvedge) stitch from the left needle to the right needle without working it. Knit all the remaining stitches across the row, working the very last stitch as a purl to create a neat edge.
- Second Row (Wrong Side): Turn your work. Slip the first edge stitch, bring the working yarn to the front, and purl all the stitches across the row, working the final stitch as a purl.
- Repeating the Pattern: Continue by alternating one row of knit stitches (right side) with one row of purl stitches (wrong side).
💡 Understanding the Fabric:
This simple alternation creates a two-sided fabric: the smooth front side is known as Stockinette Stitch, while the textured bumpy back side is called Reverse Stockinette.
As you can see, the stockinette stitch is very straightforward and fully accessible even for absolute beginners.
You can watch the “Learn to Knit: Stockinette Stitch” video tutorial online at any time, completely free of charge. Happy knitting!
