Lesson 2: How to Knit the Knit Stitch (Garter Stitch) + Video
If you’re new here, start from the beginning:
→ [Learn to Knit]
Now that you have your stitches on the needle, it’s time to learn how to work them.
In this lesson, you’ll learn the knit stitch — the foundation of all knitting.
This is where your fabric begins… and where things start to feel real 😊
🎥 Video
Lesson 2: Knit stitch or Garter stitch
What You’re Doing
When you knit a stitch, you’re creating a new loop that passes through the previous one.
This simple movement builds your fabric row by row.
As you practice, you’ll start to recognize knit stitches by their small “V” shape — this is one of the most important things you’ll learn as a knitter.
🧶 What Is Garter Stitch?
When you knit every stitch in every row, you create garter stitch.
- It has a soft, bumpy texture
- It looks the same on both sides
- It doesn’t curl at the edges
This makes it perfect for beginners — simple, stable, and very forgiving.
✋ What You Learned
- How to knit a stitch
- How stitches begin to form fabric
- How to recognize knit stitches
🧪 Practice
Before moving on:
- Knit at least 10–15 rows
- Look closely at your stitches
- Turn your work and observe both sides
You might notice that your hands are already starting to remember the movement.
🧶 Ready to Try Your First Project?
Now that you can knit, you already have enough skills to create something simple.
If you’d like to practice while making a real project, here are two beginner-friendly ideas:
→ Easy Newborn Booties (Knit Stitch Only)
→ Bunny Ears Baby Hat for Beginners
These projects use the same stitches you’ve just learned — and they’re a great way to build confidence while creating something useful.
➡️ Next Lesson
Nice work — you’ve just created your first knitted fabric.
Now let’s take the next step and learn how to shape it.
→ Lesson 3 — How to Increase Stitches
If it still feels a bit slow or awkward, don’t worry.
This is exactly how knitting begins — and you’re already doing it.
Enjoy!
Carolina – So Woolly
