Just Stitches: 54 Knitting Stitch Patterns

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Just Stitches

54 Knitting Stitch Patterns
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.

This guide is for any
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

1.
Stockinette Stitch

Cast on any
number of sts

Row 1: K
across

Row 2: P
across

Repeat rows
1 and 2 for pattern.

2. Craftsman Stitch

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.

4. Back Stitch Stockinette

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

5. Double Rice Stitch

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.

6. Sport Stitch

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

7. Basket Stitch

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

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