Knit vs purl stitch

Tell the difference between a knit and purl stitch with this step-by-step tutorial for learning to read your knitting.

Learn how to knit with this guide to basic knitting stitches. I'll teach you the knitting stitches for beginners, and you'll be able to knit and purl in no time!

Find 12 EASY knitting stitch patterns for beginners! Make sample knitting swatches using these simple knit stitch patterns.

Basic knitting patterns are perfect for beginning knitters and advanced knitters alike! Build a handmade wardrobe of fashion staples with these 35+ fabulous knitting patterns!

If you know how to knit and purl, then you can make a textured pattern called single rib, or “knit one purl one”.

How to read a written knitting pattern for beginners with step-by-step instructions and examples. Plus what common terms, abbreviations + symbols mean.

Normally, you bind off the last two stitches the regular way, and then you break the working yarn and pull out the last loop all the way. This will create a knot. While it is entirely secure, you often create an ear because the edge stitches are a bit too loose. That’s because there is nothing to anchor them on the left side. I will show you How to bind off/ cast off the last stitch in knitting and make it look neater.

Learn to read knit and purl stitches and understand your knitting better so you know what comes next.