Do you count the first stitch in knitting?

The best way to count stitches is by first identifying a stitch and then being able to count stitches up and down, which will tell us how many rows we have done and what row we need to work next.
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Does the cast on row count as Row 1 in knitting?

The cast on itself is not counted, however, some cast on methods create both a cast on and a knitted row. For example, the most popular cast on, the long tail method, creates both a cast on and a knitted row. So in this case, you would count that as the first row.
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Do you count the row on the needle when knitting?

To count the number of rows in your knitting, count the stitches (the V's) vertically, including the loop over the needle. I've only highlighted five rows, but if you wanted to count the total number of rows you have worked, continue counting vertically down the column of stitches.
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Do you count the first loop when casting on?

1. COUNT THE CAST-ON? Whether to count the cast-on depends on HOW you cast on. If you cast on with a loop method (such as backwards loop or forwards loop) the first row you knit is the first row of the work--the loop cast-on is not usually counted as a row.
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How do you count rows?

Just click the column header. The status bar, in the lower-right corner of your Excel window, will tell you the row count. Do the same thing to count columns, but this time click the row selector at the left end of the row. If you select an entire row or column, Excel counts just the cells that contain data.
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Is first row after cast on right side or wrong side?

When you turn needle to put it in your left hand in preparation to work the first row, the purl side of the cast on is facing you. It's usually considered the “wrong side” of the cast on. If you knit that first row, you are knitting a wrong side row.
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Is the long tail cast on the first row?

Because of the fact that the long tail cast on is really a variation of a backwards loop cast on with the first row already worked, it often counts as both the cast on and the first (right side) row. However, when this is not practical for the project at hand and the cast is not counted as the first row.
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What is the first stitch in knitting?

The simplest stitch combination is called garter stitch and it's made by knitting every single stitch. You hold the needle with the cast-on stitches and knit them one by one, in the process moving them to the right hand needle.
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Does the slip knot count as a stitch in long tail cast on?

The slip knot does not count as a stitch.
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Is the first row in knitting the right side?

Most patterns start on the right side. This means, that every odd-numbered row you knit is the right side, and every even-numbered row means knitting the wrong side.
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What is knit one row purl one row called?

To knit stockinette stitch (abbreviated St st), you alternate a knit row with a purl row. Stockinette stitch (or ","noIndex":0,"noFollow":0},"content":"<p>Stockinette stitch is a basic knitting stitch.
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What does every following 4th row mean in knitting?

To do something every fourth row means that you're working a four-row pattern, and one of those is a decrease row. So it goes like this: Work that initial decrease row. Then work a four-row pattern with a decrease at the end (three even rows, then decrease row).
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What is a row of stocking stitch?

The stockinette stitch (or stocking stitch in the UK) is formed by one row of knit stitches, one row of purl stitches. Learning the stockinette / stocking stitch is a great next step once you've learned how to knit and purl. It can be used for everything from sweaters and cardigans, to bags, hats and socks.
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How many rows of knitting is an inch?

To figure out the number of stitches and rows you need in 1 inch, simply divide the listed gauge by four. For instance, a yarn with a gauge of 18 stitches and 24 rows per 4 inches is the same as 4.5 stitches per inch and 6 rows per inch.
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