What is the prettiest knit stitch?

Herringbone Lace Rib Stitch
This really beautiful knit stitch is knitted by combining knitted and purled stitches so that in the end you have a mixture of eyelet and rib stitch. It's really easy to learn to knit this stitch especially because all you really need to do is repeat two rows over and over again.
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What is the most popular stitch in knitting?

1. Garter Stitch. The Garter Stitch is the first step into the world of knitting for the majority of people, as it is one of the easiest and (possibly as a result) the most common stitch patterns used in knitting projects.
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What is the most stretchy knitting stitch?

  • Rib stitch is a knitting stitch pattern built up of columns of knit and purl stitches that produces a stretchy fabric that doesn't curl, useful for example cuffs. ...
  • This stitch pattern is almost as easy and stretchy as the 1+1 ribbing, but it looks slightly different.
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What is the bee stitch in knitting?

The Bee Stitch creates a thick fabric with a textured surface, reminiscent of a honeycomb. Using the Knit One Below stitch found in the Fisherman's rib, this pattern makes a fluffy and light fabric. Although it looks complicated, the bee stitch is relatively easy to knit.
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What's the best stitch for a scarf?

The 2×2 Rib Stitch is a bit thicker and is great for knitting scarves, hats, blankets, and more! This 2-Row Repeat Pattern is perfect to knit up a chunky scarf.
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What is the fastest stitch to knit?

Over time, we may pick up other methods and stitches for knitting. Now, bound to become one of your favorites is lever knitting, also known as the Irish cottage style, which has the reputation as being the "fastest knitting in the world."
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What is all knit stitch called?

Garter Stitch

If you knit every row, you'll end up with rows and rows of ridges. This is called garter stitch and it is the most basic of all knitted fabric.
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What happens if you purl every row?

If you purl every row then you'll end up with garter stitch. If this sounds crazy, think about it: Traditionally, garter stitch is done by knitting every row. A purl stitch is also a knit stitch.
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What is mistake ribbing?

The Mistake Rib Stitch is a deceptively simple pattern that uses offset stitches to create its signature seeded ribs. Unlike most ribs, this stitch doesn't pull the fabric in. It is a wonderful reversible pattern with a rich texture that would work well for scarfs, blankets, and other cozy projects.
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Which ribbing is the Stretchiest?

1x1 Rib Stitch

This is the most classic of the rib stitch patterns, and involves switching on-and-off with your knit and purl stitches. This stretchy ribbing knitting is a classic that will work with just about any project.
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What does WS stand for in knitting?

Wrong-side = tail on the left

This time, the tail of your work will fall on the left-hand side of your work. When knitting in stocking stitch, this is what the wrong-side of your work will look like. If your pattern tells you to end on a WS row, your final row would start with the tail on the left-hand side.
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What is the difference between Moss stitch and Irish moss stitch?

The moss stitch patterns are an easy combination of alternating knit and purl stitches worked over an even number of cast on stitches. The British Moss Stitch / Seed Stitch is a two row repeat stitch pattern while the American / Irish Moss Stitch is a four row repeat stitch pattern.
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What is the difference between Moss stitch and Double Moss stitch?

Moss Stitch vs Double Moss Stitch in Knitting

The only difference is that regular knit moss stitch uses K1, P1 whereas double moss stitch uses K2, P2. You'll do the same thing for two rows then the opposite thing for two rows, completing the four row repeat.
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What does Irish moss stitch look like?

The Irish Moss Stitch is a four-row repeat of one knit and one purl (* K1, P1 *) for two rows, then one purl and one knit (* P1, K1 *) for the last two rows. However, the British Moss Stitch is similar to the Seed Stitch in a two-row repeat.
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