What knitting stitch uses the least yarn?

The stockinette swatch required the least amount of yarn using 21 yards (9g), while the garter swatch required 25½ yards (11g). Next, we completed two crocheted swatches, one in single crochet and one in double crochet. Again, each swatch is 6" wide and 5" tall.
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What knit stitch uses less yarn?

Does garter stitch use more yarn? Garter stitch (knit every row) uses more yarn than stockinette stitch (knit 1 row, purl 1 row) because it is not as tall as stockinette stitch.
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Does seed stitch use more yarn than stockinette?

Does seed stitch take more yarn than stockinette stitch. Yes, it does. All knitting patterns that have a bit of structure and are a bit thicker needs more yarn than the thin and flat stockinette stitch. Lace patterns take less yarn as they are lighter and have a lot of holes in them.
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Does moss stitch use more yarn than stocking stitch?

Yes, because if you think about it, it is a variation on rib which is used to work a welt on a garment (albeit usually on smaller needles). The other thing to remember is that the rows worked in moss/seed stitch will also be shorter than rows worked in stocking stitch. Thanks!
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Does rib use more yarn than stockinette stitch?

When you work a rib, you are moving your yarn back and forth between the two needles as you knit and purl, causing the yarn to take a longer path than it does when knitting all knit stitches, so you are actually using a bit more yarn than in stockinette.
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What Uses More Yarn? - Knit or Crochet



Does fisherman's rib use more wool?

NOTES. Projects worked in fisherman's rib or brioche may require up to 35% more yarn than a comparable stockinette stitch project. It takes two rows to complete one full row of fisherman's rib or brioche.
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Does lace knitting use more yarn?

After thinking of my experience and browsing through knittingparadise.com I can say that it depends on the lace stitch pattern, but most of the time you will actually need less yarn. It might feel this way because of larger needles and blocking, but “yarn over”s really take a bit less than other stitches.
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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's the difference between seed stitch and moss stitch?

Differences. The difference? Seed stitch involves one row of knit 1, purl 1 followed by one row of purl 1, knit 1, while Moss stitch uses two rows of knit 1, purl 1 before two rows of purl 1, knit 1.
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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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Does garter stitch lay flat?

You can seam garter stitch by using the so-called mattress stitch. It's a very simple technique that lays flat and is almost invisible. It basically boils down to threading the cast-on tail on a tapestry needle (or a separate length of yarn) and going through the edges – alternating between left and right.
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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.
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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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Is stockinette stitch tighter than garter?

Garter off the needle is more compressed than stockinette, and the fabric lays flat. However don't be fooled by how it looks off the needle. Add any weight or gravity (like my cute bamboo top) and garter can stretch a LOT. Which means it not only gets longer, but gets tighter.
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Is Seed stitch good for a scarf?

So, let's talk seed stitch. This is a beautiful, easy-to-knit, nubby textured stitch that lays flat and is fully reversible. It's more dense than stockinette stitch, which makes it really warm and perfect for a cowl or scarf.
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Does moss stitch lay flat?

It's even quite stretchy. It lays flat and doesn't curl and this textured pattern is also reversible. You can use the double moss stitch as an allover pattern stitch for things like a knit hat, pillow cover, blanket, scarf and even a big comfy sweater or shawl.
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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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Why is garter stitch so called?

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).
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What's the difference between garter stitch and knit stitch?

What is Garter Stitch Knitting? Garter stitch is the first stitch you'll learn when you're starting out with knitting. When knit flat it consists solely of the knit stitch. Garter stitch lies flat and is totally reversible, meaning that both sides look the same.
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Is garter stitch wider than stockinette?

The difference in widths is only 2% and can be discounted, but the stitch height of garter is 30% smaller than for stockinette.
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What is it called when 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.
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What is the thickest knitting stitch?

The Double Knit Fabric Stitch is a faux rib pattern that creates a thick, squishy fabric, perfect for warm sweaters and blankets. It should not be confused with double knitting, which is a technique often associated with color work.
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