Last Updated: November 21, 2025
Basic Stitches
Cast On
Start your project
Knit Stitch
Basic stitch (K)
Purl Stitch
Reverse of knit (P)
Cast Off
Finish your project
Garter Stitch
Knit every row
Stockinette
Knit one row, purl one row
Reading Patterns
K
Knit
P
Purl
st(s)
Stitch(es)
rep
Repeat
*...*
Repeat section
RS/WS
Right side/Wrong side
Tools
Needles
Straight or circular
Yarn
Choose weight for pattern
Scissors
Cut yarn
Tapestry needle
Weave in ends
💡 Pro Tip:
Tension is key - practice to keep it consistent!