How to do the knit stitch

A detailed look at the difference between knit vs purl stitches, including a diagram. Everything you need to know as a beginner.

In this post, we’ll cover knit 1 purl 1. You’ll learn what this knitting term means, how to do it, and what stitches it creates. There’s also project ideas and suggested stitch books for your knitting library.

In this post I’m going to show you how to knit the knit stitch. I’ve taken this from my “Learn to Knit for Beginners Course” which you can find here. Because I thought that …

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.

The purl stitch explained in this step-by-step beginner guide. Watch a video tutorial and recap with detailed photos of all the steps.

Knit Stitch Pattern Book gives you 50 unique hand-knit designs with chart diagrams and written instructions to knit both flat and in the round.

A step-by-step tutorial showing you how to do the duplicate stitch in knitting. Add color to a project without a complicated technique.

The fisherman's rib stitch is perfect when you need a textured stitch that's reversible, doesn't curl, and is easy to knit.

Learn how to knit with our handy beginners knitting guide! Everything you need to know, from learning to cast on to knitting your first row - we've got you covered! Explore our easy knitting video tutorials packed full of techniques and tips to help learn before you start your first knitting project, discover more guides, free beginner patterns and more!