The Knit Stitch

To create knitted fabric, you need to know just two basic stitches – the knit stitch and the purl stitch. The knit stitch is commonly used on the right side of  thework and creates a stitch that looks like the letter “V.”

When knitting, it’s important to find the method that is most comfortable for you. There are two common ways to knit:

– English/throwing: yarn is held in the right hand

– Continental/picking: yarn is held in the left hand

Whatever method you choose, the stitches are created the same way:

– With yarn in back, insert the right needle from front to back through the stitch on the left needle.

– Wrap yarn around the right needle and pull through the stitch on the left needle, making a new stitch on the right needle

– Drop stitch off the left needle

-New stitch has been created on the right needle

Remember that learning any new skill takes time and practice. With a little patience and practice, you’ll be creating beautiful pieces with your knit stitches in no time!