Moss Stitch

Also known as American Moss stitch or  Double Moss Stitch

Number of stitches ~ Uneven

Row 1. K1 *p1, k1* repeat along row 
Row 2. P1 *k1, p1* repeat along the row
Row 3. P1 *k1, p1* repeat along the row
Row 4. K1 *p1, k1* repeat along row 

Skill Level
This is an easy stitch pattern which requires only knits and purls.

The Look

Moss Stitch is one of the knit pattern which looks complicated but is basic to do. I often gets confused with seed stitch but is a more elongated version. This pattern looks the same on both the right and wrong sides of your knitting project.

Seed Stitch

 Also known as British Moss stitch.

For EVEN number of stitches
Row 1. *k1, p1* repeat along row 
Row 2. *P1, k1* repeat along the row
Repeat both rows

For ODD number of stitches

Row 1. K1, *p1, k1* repeat * until end
Repeat for all rows

Skill Level
An advanced beginner stitch as you need to remember to move the yarn back and forward between the knit and purls so not to cause 'holes' in the piece.

The Look
Seed stitch gets its name from the little scattered bumps which look like seeds. This pattern is a nice sturdy pattern which is great for knitting a scarf and finishing row ends to prevent curling.

Cartridge Stitch

Number or stitches for pattern ~ Any

Row 1. Knit (right side)
Row 2.Knit
Row 3. Knit
Row 4. Knit

Row 5.  Purl

Repeat all rows again

Skill Level
A basic knit purl stitch pattern, variation of stockinette and reverse stockinette.

The Look
Give a nice ridge look to your knitting project, and is great for pattern which require a horizontal ruched look.

Reverse Stockinette Stitch

Number or stitches for pattern ~ Any

Row 1. Purl (this is the right side)
Row 2. Knit
Repeat both rows

Skill Level
Another basic stitch for beginner knitters. Once you've grasped how to knit and purl, play around with the effects of starting with a purl row instead of a knit.

The Look
Characterised by is bumpy 'U' look. It looks very similar to garter stitch but the wrong side will have a smooth knitted 'V' look, see stockinette stitch for how the 'wrong' side should look for this stitch.

Abbreviation
 Reverse stockinette stitch is sometimes abbreviated to ( Rev st st) in a pattern.

Garter Stitch

Number or stitches for pattern ~ Any

Row 1. Knit all rows

Skill Level
The most basic knitting stitch a beginner can learn. Once you've grasped the skill of knitting then contiue to knit ever single row and you will have a piece of garter stitch.

The Look
Characterised by is bumpy 'U' look. Garter stitch holds it's shape quite well and does not curl like stockinette stitch. Although it will look quite similar to reverse stockinette stitch, this pattern will look the same on the right and wrong side of your work.

Abbreviation
Garter stitch is sometimes abbreviated as (g st) in a pattern.

Tip: Garter stitch can be achieved by purling all the stitched too.

Stockinette Stitch

Also known as knit stitch.
Number or stitches for pattern ~ Any

Row 1. Knit (this will be the right side of your work)
Row 2. Purl
Repeat both rows


Stockinette stitch is one of the first stitches a beginner will learn as it is the foundation of most knitting patterns. The most common abbreviation for stockinette stitch in a pattern is (st st). The 'right' side i.e the front of your knitting project will look like lots of little 'V' shapes.

TIP: If you knit lots of rows in stockinette stitch the edges of your piece will begin to curl in.