Single-pointed knitting needles are classic needles. One of the oldest tools of the craft, the knitting needles are mostly used by beginners to learn the craft and also teach new knitters. Knitting involves only two simple stitches - the knit stitch and the purl stitch. Most beginners start with the knit stitch and then move on to the purl stitch. Though it’s hard to believe that two stitches can provide so much variety, but they do! Every other stitch pattern in knitting is a combination of these two stitches.
So, if you want to get some practice with some interesting stitch patterns working with your single-pointed needles, in this blog we’ll walk you through 5 easy stitches. Besides a pair of needles, it is recommended to carry stitch markers, a finishing needle, a repair hook, etc.
Let’s begin. If you are working a pattern get yarn and needle size mentioned. If you are just getting practice US 8 needles and a DK yarn will suffice.
The most basic of all stitch patterns, the garter is made by knitting every row.
Cast on stitches on one knitting needle tip in any method you prefer. New knitters are generally taught the long tail cast on or the knitted cast on.
Hold the knitting needle with stitches on the left hand and knit every stitch on the row.
After you have the row of knit stitches, the stitches are now made on the right needle. Turn your project so that the needle with stitches is back in your left hand.
Continue the rows of knit stitches till you’ve achieved the required measurements.
The garter stitch makes a reversible pattern.
The next common stitch pattern is stockinette. It is made by alternating one row of knit stitches followed by a row of purl stitches when you are knitting flat. The V-patterned fabric has a tendency to curl at the edges. Though it can be balanced with a border of knit or a seed stitch pattern. Due to its natural curl, the stitch pattern works best for rolled collars, top of socks, cuffs to rolled edges of handbags and scarves.
Cast on any number of stitches on one needle of the pair of single points. Turn the project.
Row 1 - knit all the stitches on your left needle to the other.
Row 2 - purl all the stitches.
Repeat rows 1 and 2 alternatively.
Following the rules of stockinette, the reverse stockinette stitch is made by alternating the rows of purl and knit stitches.
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RIB STITCH
Rib stitches are a pattern of alternating knit and purl stitches within the same row. The stretchy stitch pattern makes up the hems, necks and cuffs of most sweaters and socks. Working with single pointed needles for back and forth knitting does not mean you cannot attempt the stitch. Even worked in flat the stitches can be joined with a finishing needle to make it into a circle.
Cast on an even or odd number of stitches according to pattern instructions or your planned measurements. Turn the project.
Work K1, P1 until you reach the end of the row. If you have odd number of stitches then end it with a knit stitch.
Continue knitting row by row to create a knitted fabric of stretchy material.
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CABLE STITCH
The cable stitch looks challenging but is made with a mix of knit and purl stitches. Cables are basically stitches knit out of turn for the intricate twists and textured look and feel. It is recommended to use a cable needle to secure the stitches that will make a cable pattern. The stitches held to the front or back of the project gives it a left leaning or right leaning cable. The special needles hold on to the stitches that will make the cables. Alternatively, you can also use stitch holders or one double-pointed knitting needle.
Start with casting on even or odd number of stitches.
Knit or purl according to the pattern.
Move the knit or purl stitches mentioned on a cable needle.
Knit the stitches on the cable needle, knit or purl according to the pattern.
The cable stitch pattern is often repeated across multiple rows for a twisted effect.
Placing a stitch marker will highlight the stitch where the cable pattern begins and ends.
One of the simple textured stitch patterns in knitting created by working a sequence of knit and purl stitches, usually alternated on every row. The seed stitches look like seeds, hence the name. Reversible and lying flat, the pattern is worked independently or the borders of stockinette especially for projects such as dishcloth, blankets, scarves, etc.
Start with casting an even or odd number of stitches.
Row 1 right side knit one, purl one; repeat till end of row.
Row 2 purl one, knit one; repeat till the end of the row.
Repeat rows 1 and 2.
With this, get ready to work on these interesting stitch pattern with single pointed needles. Enjoy a smooth knitting experience with the Lantern Moon Collection. The premium ebony wood knitting needles have a liquid silk finish with birch wood stoppers in a standard range of sizes and lengths.
Happy Knitting!
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