In this section you will practise the knit stitch to create the simplest of all knitted fabrics. Make a practise swatch as described below to practise the knit stitch before moving on to a project.

 

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Garter Stitch

 

This is the simplest of all stitch patterns made up of rows of knit stitches.

 

Cast on 20 stitches

 

The sequence is:

1. Row 1: knit (all the stitches in this row)
2. Row 2 and all following rows: Repeat Row 1
3. Continue until you have completed approx. 20 rows.
4. Cast Off.
5. Cut yarn and pass through remaining stitch and draw tight to secure.
6. Tidy up loose ends. Make a label.