Garter stitch is the name of the stitch pattern you create when you are knitting flat and only using knit stitches on each and every row. Garter stitch isn't a good choice of stitch for knitting an entire garment with as it creates a fabric that sags due to how knit stitches behave when they're … Continue reading Knitting Advice Nr. 3 : Don’t knit an entire garment in garter stitch (it will sag)
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Knitting Advice Nr.2 : Learn to purl (it’s worth it).
Learn to purl. Yes, you could go full vintage (early 15th century Europe) and knit everything in-the-round, without ever purling. You could. But in my opinion, this would be a pity. Purling allows you to knit flat. Including purl stitches in knitted-in-the-round garments enables you to create an infinity of textured knits. Ribbing is created … Continue reading Knitting Advice Nr.2 : Learn to purl (it’s worth it).
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