Stocking stitch, also known as stockinette stitch, is a basic knitting stitch pattern that is created by alternating rows of knit and purl stitches. The right side of the fabric has a "V" pattern, while the wrong side has a bar pattern. To create stocking stitch, you start by knitting the first row, then purling the next row, and repeating these two rows. This stitch is used in many knitting projects, including the Hadley Jumper Knitting Kit and the Masley Cushion Cover Knitting Kit.
Here are the steps to create stocking stitch:
- Knit the first row.
- Purl the next row.
- Repeat these two rows to create the stocking stitch pattern.
By alternating between knit and purl rows, you will notice a pattern forming in the fabric. The stockinette stitch produces a fabric of "V"s on the right side and waves on the wrong side. Learning the stockinette stitch is a great next step once you have learned how to knit and purl, and it can be used for a variety of knitting projects, including sweaters, cardigans, bags, hats, and socks.
