- CraftKnitting
- US abbreviationgarter st
- UK abbreviationgarter st
- TypeTexture and lace
What is garter stitch?
Knitting every row. It makes squishy ridges, lies flat and does not curl, so it is the easiest fabric for a first scarf or dishcloth.
In a pattern you will see it written as garter st in both US and UK patterns.
How to do it, step by step
- Flat: knit every row.
- In the round: knit one round, purl one round.
- Every 2 rows make one ridge.
The mistake to watch for
Counting rows is easier with ridges: count ridges and multiply by 2.
If you are left-handed
Most left-handed knitters knit the usual way, since both hands work. If you prefer, you can knit mirrored: stitches move from the right needle to the left. Swap "left" and "right" in the steps.
Related stitches
Questions
What is the most common mistake with garter stitch?
Counting rows is easier with ridges: count ridges and multiply by 2.
Keep count with Crochet Counter
The app has this stitch and 31 more in its stitch dictionary, in US or UK terms, with a row counter for every project. The core app is free, has no ads and needs no account. Pro is optional.
