How to: Knit Garter Stitch

Garter stitch is a classic knitting stitch used by all levels of knitters – from beginners to pros, it’s loved by all. Made using just the knit stitch, it’s suuuper easy to master.

Garter stitch is a classic knitting stitch used by all levels of knitters – from beginners to pros, it’s loved by all. Made using just the knit stitch, it’s suuuper easy to master.

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Garter stitch is a classic knitting stitch used by all levels of knitters – from beginners to pros, it’s loved by all. Made using just the knit stitch, it’s suuuper easy to master.

See the step by step guide here
Level: Beginner
Craft: Knitting
Type: Technique

Step by Step

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Step 1

Ah garter stitch, the foundation of all knitting - thank you for all the work that you do! To work in garter stitch, all you do is simply knit every stitch in every row.

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Step 2

Take the needle in your right hand and insert it through the first stitch on the left needle.

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Step 3

Wrap the yarn around and pull the right needle towards you scooping up a new loop of yarn.

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Step 4

Slide the old loop off the left needle.

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Step 5

Keep repeating steps 2 to 4 to the end of the row. All of the stitches will be on the right needle.

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Step 6

Swap your needles over so the needle with the stitches on is back in your left hand, now repeat the whole row of knit stitches.