Knitting Stitches
When you are looking forward to a few hours of unadulterated bliss, keeping your fingers busy with your knitting needles and yarn, a list of the popular and beautiful hand knitting stitches would be a faithful companion. You would find that the various stitches enlisted are an eclectic mix of pretty, useful, decorative and unusual stitches.
Different Types of Knitting Stitches Based On Difficulty
Basic Knitting Stitches
Easy Knitting Stitches for Beginners
Relatively Complicated and Unique Knitting Stitches
- Chevron lace stitch
- Little arrowhead stitch
- Herringbone twill stitch
- Traveling vine stitch
- Twist to the right stitch
Kinds of Knitting Stitches Based On Structure and Looks of the Fabric
Reversible Knitting Stitches
Textured Knitting Stitches
- Stockinette stitch
- Garter stitch
- Beaded rib stitch
- Seeded rib stitch
- Double fleck stitch
- Double moss stitch
- Irish moss stitch
- Waffle stitch
- Flag stitch
- Seersucker stitch
- Parallelogram stitch
Geometric Knitting Stitches
- Robo stitch
- Chevron lace stitch
- Parallelogram stitch
Cable Knitting Stitches
- Cable twist
- Cable uneven twist
- Cable braid
- Four strand plait
- Six strand plait
- Celtic cable Saxon stitch
Puffy Knitting Stitches
- Traveling brioche stitch
- Puff stitch
- Puffed rib stitch
Dense Knitting Stitches
- Linen stitch
- Transverse herringbone stitch
- Woven plait stitch
Flat Knitting Stitches
Types of Knitting Stitches Based On Functionality
Knitting Stitches in The Round
Eyelet and Lace Knitting Stitches
- Eyelet Lace Stitch
- Diamond rib stitch
- Openwork diamond stitch
- Lacy heart stitch
- Vine stitch
- Chevron lace stitch
Knitting Stitches for Joining Two Pieces of Fabric
If you have less yarn, go for a drop stitch pattern for your scarves. The linen stitch looks unique on variegated yarn. The rib and garter stitches would be your hot favorites for knitting large or baby blankets, scarves and hats. Fancy reversible stitches that look the same on both sides are a good alternative. The raised, textured stitches can be used to make Guernseys or Ganseys. If you want to knit a piece quickly, you can zero in on the simple stitches. The eyelet stitches boast of cute holes that they come built-in with. With the knowledge of the knitting stitches that best suit your needs, you are all set to have an enjoyable and rewarding time.
