For the stitch journal (and because I never remember the actual names of things).
So, I already knew how to do the knit cast on. My dad taught me and one of his parents taught him.
I learned how to do the Single Cast on method. It is faster, but I struggle to pick up stitches when I start trying to knit them. So it probably doesn’t save me any time.
I like the long tail cast on, but I forget how to do it every time I learn it. I think this is the one my grandma used, but she did it so fast, I couldn’t really follow it.
Knit Stitch
Purl Stitch
Garter Stitch (knit everything) I made a lot of unfinished scarves in garter stitch when I was a little girl.
Stocking Stitch (k row, p row) I like how this one curls up. I want to try and design some leaf patterns that curl using this stitch.
Seed Stitch (instructions) The seed stitches have a fancy look, and they are simple to make.
Double Seed Stitch (instructions)
Rib Knit (instructions) This is an example of two by two knitting. I used it before on the one baby sweater I ever actually finished.
Basketweave Stitch (instructions) This stitch is crazy. I didn’t enjoy it much, probably because I switched to cotton yarn that didn’t stretch very well. I also don’t understand why they didn’t use double pointed needles instead of pinching the stitches. I have learned how to pinch stitches now though, so I now have greater facility when cabling.
Spring (instructions) This is my favourite, so far. It is adorable.
Cable (instructions) I love cables!
I want to explore the process of knitted lace much more than I have. I got out some books from the library, but I didn’t have time to explore them yet.