When you alternate rows of purl stitches with rows of knit stitches, you get what's called a stockinette stitch or pattern, which is the basis of many beginner projects. If you alternate purl and ...

Moss stitch is a great stitch pattern for both beginners and experienced knitters. It is an easy stitch to learn, as it only involves two basic knitting techniques: knit and purl. Moss stitch ...

But garter stitch isn't just for beginners or simple projects ... It's the stitch you'll learn when first learning how to knit. And, together with the purl stitch, is the basis for other styles ...

Knit one, purl one. A basic rib stitch pattern involves the repetitive motion of a knit and purl stitch. For Teresa Pham and ...