Lesson 2: How to Knit the Knit Stitch (Garter Stitch) + Video
Share via: Facebook Twitter Email LinkedIn Copy Link More 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. This makes it perfect for beginners — simple, stable, and very forgiving. ✋ What You Learned 🧪 Practice Before moving on: 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
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