What kind of stitch is created when you knit one row and purl the next?

Stockinette Stitch

This is one of the first stitches beginners learn after the garter stitch. To work the stockinette stitch in flat rows, simply knit one row, purl the next row, and then repeat.

What happens if you knit one row and purl the next?

However, knitting one row, purling the next, and then repeating this process consecutively creates the most classic pattern of all, known as stockinette stitch.

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.

What is it called when you alternate knit and purl?

Maybe you know that it's called garter stitch when you knit every stitch of every row, and that it's called stockinette stitch when you alternate between rows of knit stitches and rows of purl stitches. You are ready to take on a new challenge: Changing from knit to purl within a row!

What is moss stitch?

Moss stitch is a beginner-friendly crochet stitch made from an alternating pattern of chain stitches and single crochet. It's very easy to work, and the perfect stitch to learn after you've masted the basic crochet stitches.

Combined Knit and Purl: How to Combine Knitting and Purling

What is purl every row called?

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.

What is Seed stitch?

A seed stitch is made up of single knits and purls that alternate both horizontally and vertically. This stitch is considered so basic by some that patterns won't actually explain how to do it. If you are new to knitting, you will soon master the even or odd seed stitch.

What is stocking stitch?

Stocking stitch, or stockinette stitch, is the second most basic of stitch patterns and is created by alternating rows of knit and purl stitches. The right side of the fabric has a 'V' pattern and the wrong side has a bar pattern.

How do you tell if you've knitted or Purled?

Well, here's another way to tell. If you are working in Stockinette Stitch and your working yarn is coming from the back of the needle, you should knit. If it is coming from the front of the needle, then you should purl.

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.

Why is it called garter stitch?

The name for the stitch was taken from the name for these bands—supposedly garters were knit in garter stitch (which is much more elastic than stockinette stitch).