List of knitting stitches
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This is a list of knitting stitches. Common knitting abbreviations as used in patterns are shown in parentheses.
Individual stitches
- Knit stitch (k)
- Purl stitch (p)
Variations
- Elongated stitch
- Plaited stitch, also known as a twisted stitch (k tbl, p tbl)
- Slip stitch, may be knit or purl stitch (sl, sl st)
Increases
- Yarn over (yo)
- Dip stitch which can be either
- A raised increase, knitting into row below (k-b, k 1 b)
- A lifted increase, knitting into the yarn between the stitches (inc, m1)
- Knit front and back (kfb)
- Purl front and back (pfb)
Decreases
All the decreases mentioned are from the perspective of the "right side" of the fabric.
Left Leaning Decreases
Single Decreases
- Knit two together left (K2tog-L)
- Knit two together through the back loops (K2tog tbl)
- Purl front and back: pass slipped stitch over (S1, K1, PSSO)
- Purl two together through back loop (P2tog tbl)
- Slip Slip Knit (SSK)
- Slip, Slip Purl, Knit (SSPK)
- Slip, Knit, Pass over (SKP)
Double Decreases
- Knit three together left (K3tog left-leaning)
- Purl three together through back loop (P3tog tbl)
Right Leaning Decreases
Single Decreases
- Knit two together (K2tog)
- Purl two together (P2tog)
Double Decreases
- Knit three together (K3tog)
- Purl three together (P3tog)
Centered Decreases
Double Decreases
- Knit three together centered (K3tog centered)/ Centered Double Decrease (CDD)
- Purl three together centered (P3tog centered)/ Centered Double Decrease Purl (CDDP)
Stitch patterns
Knit and purl
Basic
- Garter stitch
- Stockinette stitch, also known as stocking stitch
- Reverse stockinette stitch
Variations
- Basket stitch
- Seed stitch, also known as moss stitch
- Waffle stitch
Rib
Eyelet and lace
Cable and twist
Slipped stitch patterns
- Crossed stitch[5]
- Herringbone stitch[6]
- Linen stitch is a pattern that creates a tightly knit fabric that resembles woven linen. Tailored garments are especially suited for the linen stitch. It is a durable stitch, and is often used to reinforce the heels of hand-knitted socks. It includes knit and purl stitches, as well as slipped stitches.[7]
- Loop stitch[8]
Other
Gallery
Seed stitch
Garter stitch
Linen stitch (on heel)
