What’s that stitch? Bramble Stitch

Bramble stitch is a nice easy stitch which uses only knit stitches, purl stitches, increases and decreases.  Come and learn what this stitch is and how to do bramble stitch.

What's that stitch? Andalusian stitch

Andalusian stitch is a nice easy stitch which uses only knit and purl stitches, making it perfect for beginners.  Come and learn what this stitch is, how to do andalusian stitch and get few project ideas for using this stitch.  

What's that stitch - beaded rib

Welcome to what's that stitch series! This is a pretty rib that adds a different texture to the rib. Learn what beaded rib is, how to do beaded rib and a few project ideas for using this stitch along with our handy stitch cards. 

What's that stitch - Bamboo stitch

Welcome to what's that stitch series!

This is quite a versatile stitch that could be used for quite a few different projects.  Learn what bamboo stitch is, how to do bamboo stitch and a few project ideas for using this stitch along with our handy stitch cards. 

What's that stitch - caterpillar stitch vertical

Welcome to this months stitch in our what's that stitch series, this month stitch is caterpillar stitch vertical! This is a simple and fun stitch to do.  Learn what caterpillar stitch vertical is, how to do caterpillar stitch vertical and a few project ideas for using this stitch.

How to do tile stitch

Welcome to our knitting stitch series what's that stitch? This week learn how to do tile stitch, it is quite an easy stitch to do and I think it might just be my new favourite stitch. Tile stitch creates rows of tiles with a garter stitch border around the edges of each of them.  Learn about this stitch, how to do tile stitch, get a few project ideas and grab our free printable handy stitch card. 

What's that stitch? Seed stitch

Seed stitch creates raised bumps along the row.  I thought moss stitch and seed stitch were both the same just different names for the same stitch but I've since learnt that they aren't the same. Learn about this stitch, how to do seed stitch and get a few project ideas. 

What's that stitch? Moss stitch

After thinking seed stitch was another name for moss stitch depending which country you are from I learnt a while ago that moss stitch looks completely different,  the stitch pattern is similar though.

What's that stitch? Mock Rib

Our stitch series includes a range of different stitches for different skill levels. I've had fun making new patchwork squares for my blanket - each is included with each stitch post along with handy stitch cards.  This month our stitch is mock rib, come and learn how to do this simple two row repeat.  Learn what this stitch is, how to do mock rib and get few project ideas for using this stitch.

What's that stitch? Basket weave

Here is one of my favourite stitches, basket weave, it creates little squares which is why it is also called checkerboard.  Here is a quick guide how to do basket weave, what it looks like and a few things you can make using basket weave.

What's that stitch? Diagonal rib

Welcome to what's that stitch series!  This weeks stitch is diagonal rib another knitting rib stitch but unlike the most common rib stitches it is knitted on a diagonal.  This rib is stretchy but has less give than a knit 1, purl 1 rib.   Diagonal rib uses only knit and purl stitches making it perfect for beginner knitters. I've added a freebie in this blog post for you too. :-)

What's that stitch? Pique zig zag

Welcome to what's that stitch series!  This weeks stitch is pique zig zag another knitting stitch that looks really hard to do but isn't.  I uses my two favourite stitches knit and purl, which are the most common stitches used and have a wide range of different stitch patterns using just knit and purl.  Perhaps that is why I love these two stitches so much you only need to know how to do these and you can knit such beautiful stitches that look so different from one another. 

What's that stitch? Stocking stitch

Welcome to what's that stitch series! Stocking stitch stitch is 2nd most commonly used stitch in knitting and usually the 2nd stitch beginner knitters learn how to knit.  Learn what this stitch is, how to do stocking stitch and get few project ideas for using this stitch.

What's that stitch? Garter stitch

Welcome to what's that stitch series! Garter stitch is the most commonly used stitch in knitting and the first stitch beginner knitters learn how to do.  I thought this stitch was called knit stitch, then wondered what garter stitch was when I came across it in a pattern.  Learn what this stitch is, how to do garter stitch and get few project ideas for using this stitch.

What's that stitch? Garter ridge stitch

Welcome to what's that stitch series! Garter ridge stitch creates ridges of garter stitch every 3 rows.  Creating a horizontal pattern of  raised bumps.  It looks a bit like ploughed fields.  Learn what this stitch is, how to do garter ridge stitch and get few project ideas for using this stitch.

What's that stitch? Ant egg stitch

Welcome to what's that stitch series! Ant egg stitch creates an interesting diagonal pattern of raised stitches.  The close up reminds me of little stars with the raised stitches forming the edges and the stocking stitch forming the inside of the star.  Learn what this stitch is, how to do ant egg stitch and get few project ideas for using this stitch.

What's that stitch - stamen stitch

Welcome to what's that stitch series! Stamen stitch is also called honey comb stitch which has quite a sturdy stitch that does not stretch easily.  It creates a texture that is just amazing with the detail in it and its so easy to knit!  It looks like little circles inside one another with dashes breaking them up.  Learn what this stitch is, how to do sand stitch and get few project ideas for using this stitch.

What's that stitch - basket stitch

Welcome to another week of what's that stitch?  This weeks stitch is basket stitch.  Wait are these not the same? Basket stitch creates a woven look where as basket weave creates a checkerboard like pattern.  Here is a quick guide how to do basket stitch, how to make your own rectangle like the one above and get a few project ideas using basket stitch.  I've also included a freebie - our hand stitch cards. 

What's that stitch - oblique rib

Welcome to what's that stitch series! Oblique rib creates a diagonal rib with a ripple through it, making it more interesting than plain rib.  Learn what this stitch is, how to do pique rib and get few project ideas for using this stitch.

What's that stitch? Pique rib

Welcome to what's that stitch series! Pique rib creates a broken up rib with a ripple through it, making it more interesting than plain rib.  Learn what this stitch is, how to do pique rib and get few project ideas for using this stitch.