Free Technique Monday: How to Knit Garter Stitch

how to knit garter stitch

In this quick tutorial, Debbie Stoller shows new knitters how to knit garter stitch (knit every row) to create stretchy, ridged fabric. She also shows you how to count your rows and avoid common pitfalls.

How to Knit Garter Stitch

Debbie Stoller is the New York Times best-selling author of the Stitch ‘n Bitch series of knitting and crocheting books, and has helped to popularize knitting among a new generation since 1999. She is also the co-founder and editor-in-chief of BUST magazine, and is the co-author of The BUST DIY Guide to Life.