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.

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 - sand stitch

Welcome to what's that stitch series! Come and learn how to do sand stitch. Sand stitch creates a reversible stitch pattern that looks great on both side.  The right side is bit like a rib stitch while the back looks as though there are little stars on every 2nd stitch.  Learn what this stitch is, how to do sand stitch and get few project ideas for using this stitch.

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? 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.

What's that stitch? Garter check stitch

Welcome to what's that stitch series! Garter check stitch creates a checkerboard of rectangles.  Learn what this stitch is, how to do garter check stitch and get few project ideas for using this stitch.

What's that stitch? Fancy slip stitch rib

Welcome to what's that stitch series! Fancy slip stitch rib creates a pretty rib with with added texture.  Learn what this stitch is, how to do fancy slip stitch rib and get few project ideas for using this stitch.

What's that stitch? Simple slip stitch

Welcome to what's that stitch series! Simple slip stitch creates vertical stripes on a stocking stitch background.  Learn what this stitch is, how to do simple slip stitch and a few project ideas for using this stitch.

What's that stitch - Chevron seed stitch

Welcome to what's that stitch series! This is such a fun stitch to knit and I love the pattern it creates.  Chevron seed stitch that creates zig zags along the rows. Learn what chevron seed stitch is, how to do and a few project ideas for using this stitch.

What's that stitch - Farrow rib

Welcome to what's that stitch series! This is a stitch that creates a different kind of rib it reminds me of ploughed fields. Learn what farrow rib is, how to do  and a few project ideas for using this stitch.

What's that stitch - Grating stitch

Welcome to what's that stitch series! This is a stitch that creates diamonds with a raised purl stitches around the outside. Learn what the knitting stitch grating stitch is, how to do grating stitch and a few project ideas for using this stitch.

What's that stitch- Caterpillar stitch oblique

Welcome to what's that stitch series! This is a stitch that creates broken diagonal rows of raised stitches. Learn what the knitting stitch caterpillar stitch oblique is, how to do caterpillar stitch oblique and a few project ideas for using this stitch.