30 Knitting Stitches For All Skill Levels
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There is something for everyone to try out, with video tutorials for many of the stitch patterns.
On your quest to become a pro knitter, you might have asked yourself…
How Many Knitting Stitches Are There?
The answer is a lot…
In this post, we will explore 30 knitting stitches that are commonly used, provide beautiful textures and create beautiful knitwear.
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What Are The Basic Stitches?
You will soon realize that every knitted piece is just a compilation of knitting stitches and if you want to make that beautiful hat, that easy scarf, that fancy shawl, or that cozy blanket, you will first need to learn the stitches that the pattern is made of.
And of course, if you are learning how to knit, once you master the basic knit stitch you will want to try out more stitches to explore different knitwear textures.
Practice makes perfect
Although when starting out some stitches can look a little bit scary the only thing that will get you there is practice.
Read the stitch tutorial, watch YouTube videos, practice, and it’s always better to make something small in this stitch even like a swatch sample or dishcloth until you get used to the stitch.
This is so you don’t mess up your pattern at first and stress yourself, and even if you mess up and need to pull out a few rows or start over, it’s no big deal, knitting is supposed to be fun and the only way to succeed is practicing.
Check this post out for more knitting tips – Knitting Tips For Beginners.
Basic knitting stitches here include – The Garter Stitch, The Purl Stitch, and Seed Stitch.
Advanced Beginner Knitting Stitches
If you are what we call an advanced knitter and you have a big number of stitches in your history, the list below also includes new stitch patterns for you.
Although you shouldn’t feel like you have to move on from the basic knitting stitches, it’s good to try out new knitting stitches even for a few rows just to challenge yourself and explore everything the knitting world has to offer.
More intricate knitting stitches could be also a great addition to your simple patterns you could add a little detail to the cuff or hem of your garment.
Stitch patterns here include – The Herringbone Lace Rib Stitch, The Tile Stitch, and The Trinity Stitch.
Intermediate Knitting Stitches
Once you feel comfortable with the basic and advanced beginner patterns you can always move on to the intermediate knitting stitches.
They can be challenging to master but remember the key to success in knitting is to practice, small knit projects and swatches will save your life!
Stitch patterns here include – The Fancy Diamond Stitch, The Basket Loop Stitch, and The Caterpillar Stitch.
30 Stitch Patterns For All Skill Levels
There are beginner, advanced beginner, and intermediate stitch patterns for you to try out!
Grab your yarn and needles and let’s try these knitting stitch patterns out….
How To Knit Garter Stitch
The garter stitch is the most basic knitting stitch and it is usually the first knitting stitch that beginners learn.
You meet this stitch a lot in beginner patterns, hats, scarves, blankets, etc.
This stitch pattern includes a video tutorial.
Practice here with these free dishcloth patterns.
Skill Level - Beginner
How To Knit The Purl Stitch {+ Video Tutorial}
The purl stitch is the second basic stitch beginners usually learn.
And along with the garter stitch are the most used stitches in beginner patterns and you will need to know both to knit.
This stitch pattern includes a video tutorial.
Practice here with these free dishcloth patterns.
Skill Level - Beginner
How To Knit Stockinette Stitch
The stockinette stitch or stocking stitch ( UK Term ) is also one of the basic knitting stitches and is in a lot of beginner knitting patterns.
This stitch pattern includes a video tutorial.
Practice here with these free dishcloth patterns.
Skill Level - Beginner
How To Knit Seed Stitch
The seed stitch is a basic stitch that’s great for beginners that creates a lovely unique texture.
This stitch pattern includes a video tutorial.
Practice here with these free dishcloth patterns.
Skill Level - Beginner
Irish Moss Stitch Dishcloth Knitting Pattern
The Irish moss stitch pattern creates a beautiful texture and it’s great for beginners.
Skill Level - Beginner
How To Knit Rib Stitch {1x1 and 2x2 ribbing}
The 1x1 and 2x2 rib stitch is a great stitch for beginners that creates a beautiful texture and gives stretch to knitwear like hats, clothes, etc.
This stitch pattern includes a video tutorial.
Skill Level - Beginner
12 Simple Knitting Stitches For Beginners
The broken rib stitch is a variation of the traditional rib stitch and creates a beautiful texture.
It’s also great for beginners that want to explore more knitting stitches.
You will also see 11 other basic knitting stitches in this post.
Skill Level - Beginner
How To Knit The Linen Stitch (Tutorial + Pattern)
The linen stitch creates a flat fabric and it’s perfect for dishcloths, table mats, and table runners.
The pattern includes a video tutorial.
Skill Level - Advanced Beginner
How To Knit The Diamond Leaf Stitch Pattern
How To Knit The Diamond Leaf Stitch.
The knit diamond leaf stitch is a textured knitting pattern that forms diamond-shaped motifs resembling leaves.
It is achieved by combining knit and purl stitches, creating a visually appealing design ideal for scarves, tops, or other knitted items.
Skill Level - Intermediate
8 Cable Stitch Knitting Patterns
Learn how to kit 8 cable stitch patterns with this tutorial post from Handy Little Me.
Skill Level - Advanced Beginner / Intermediate
Herringbone Stitch {Photo + Video Tutorial}
Learn how to knit the herringbone stitch with this step-by-step photo tutorial and video tutorial.
Plus make a set of coasters to put this new pattern to use!
Skill Level - Intermediate
Celtic Cable Dishcloth Knitting Pattern
Practice this amazing Celtic cable stitch pattern with this free dishcloth pattern.
Skill Level - Intermediate
How To Knit The Ripple Stitch
How To Knit The Ripple Stitch.
The knit ripple stitch is a textured knitting pattern that produces a wavy or rippling effect across the fabric.
This pattern is created by alternating between knit and purl stitches in a specific sequence, resulting in a visually exciting and dynamic surface texture for various knitting projects.
Skill Level - Intermediate
The Granite Stitch - We Are Knitters
The granite stitch provides a beautiful texture that looks amazing in big projects like blankets
This stitch pattern includes a video tutorial.
Skill Level - Beginner
The Basketweave Stitch - We Are Knitters
The basketweave is a variation of the rib stitch and creates a warm fabric that’s perfect for winter.
Skill Level - Beginner
Fisherman's Rib Stitch 3 Ways - Marly Bird
Learn how to knit the Fisherman's rib stitch 3 ways with this tutorial from Marly Bird.
Skill Level - Advanced Beginner
The Twisted Rib Stitch - iKnits
Learn how to knit the twisted rib stitch with this video tutorial.
Skill Level - Advanced Beginner
Herringbone Lace Rib Stitch - We Are Knitters
The herringbone lace rib stitch provides a delicate lace texture that makes amazing shawls, scarves, and blankets.
Skill Level - Advanced Beginner
Mock Cable Stitch Pattern
The Mock Cable Stitch by Learn Knitting Online.
The mock cable stitch is a knitting pattern that creates the illusion of traditional cable stitches without needing a cable needle.
It involves crossing stitches over each other to mimic the twisting effect of cable knitting, making it an accessible introduction to cable techniques for knitters.
Skill Level - Advanced Beginner
The Tile Stitch - Yarnspirations
The tile stitch creates a beautiful block design with a lovely texture and it’s perfect for bigger projects like blankets or oversized sweaters and cardigans but it would probably look amazing in all knitted decorative items, for example - pillows.
Skill Level - Advanced Beginner
The Trinity Stitch - Spruce Crafts
The trinity stitch or else called the raspberry stitch or the blackberry stitch creates a puffy look full of texture.
Skill Level - Advanced Beginner
The Bamboo Stitch - Love Life Yarn
The bamboo stitch creates a beautiful design perfect for every knit and with a little practice even beginners can master it.
Skill Level - Advanced Beginner
Purl Ridge Stitch - Loom Knit
The purl ridge stitch is a combination of rows of two easy knitting stitches.
The stockinette stitch and the purl stitch.
It creates a beautiful design that’s perfect for all knitted items.
Skill Level - Advanced Beginner
The Lace Stitch - Wool and The Gang
The lace stitch creates a beautiful design that’s perfect for garments like sweaters and tops.
The pattern includes a video and photo tutorial.
Skill Level - Advanced Beginner
Honeycomb Stitch Pattern - Spruce Crafts
The honeycomb stitch creates a beautiful hexagon design resembling a honeycomb.
It’s a combination of rows of knit and slipped stitches.
This stitch is great for every knit project.
Skill Level - Advanced Beginner
Chevron Seed Stitch - We Are Knitters
The chevron seed stitch creates a textured zig-zag design that would look amazing in any knitting project.
The pattern includes a step-by-step photo tutorial.
Skill Level - Advanced Beginner
Brioche Knitting for Beginners - Single Color Brioche Stitch - B.Hooked
Learn how to kit Brioche in one color - with this video tutorial from B.Hooked Crochet and Knitting.
Skill Level - Intermediate
How to Knit the Brioche Stitch in Two Colors - The Spruce Crafts
Learn all about two-color Brioche with this great tutorial from The Spruce Crafts.
Skill Level - Intermediate
Caterpillar Stitch - Yarn and Hooks
The caterpillar stitch creates a beautiful and unique design and it’s perfect for blankets and scarves.
Skill Level - Intermediate
The Double Fleck Stitch - Knitiversity
The double fleck stitch creates a beautiful design with a texture perfect for any knit like scarves, sweaters, and more.
Skill Level - Intermediate
