The Truth About Garter Stitch

Strap in and get your needles ready-we're about to stitch some awesomeness into the fabric of your knitting universe. Welcome to “The Truth About Garter Stitch,” where I will prove that this stitch is more than just a monotonous marathon of knit rows. It’s the Swiss Army knife of the knitting world! Scoff if you will, but this video is loaded with knitted eye candy. See you in the Maker's Lounge!
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Show notes:
What I'm wearing: Ravi by Carol Feller
www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
Baby Surprise Jacket
www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
Simply The Best Cardigan for Babies
www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
Sally Melville
www.ravelry.com/designers/sal...
www.amazon.ca/s?k=sally+melvi...
Einstein coat
www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
Ripple jacket
www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
Newsom cardi
www.ravelry.com/projects/Knic...
Ten stitch blanket
www.ravelry.com/projects/Knic...
Library blanket
www.ravelry.com/projects/Knic...
ZigZag Zen Blanket
www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
Physalis Cushion
www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
Waiting for Rain Shawl
www.ravelry.com/projects/Knic...
Beacon Shawl
www.ravelry.com/projects/Knic...
Cuba Libra Necktie
www.ravelry.com/projects/Knic...
Simple Garter Stitch Slippers
www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
Bevel Scarf
www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
Oak park
www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
Eden Prairie
www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
Marelle
www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
00:00 Introduction
00:57 What is Garter Stitch
02:04 Advantages
03:58 The Sweaters
16:13 Home Decor
21:51 Accessories

[@KariEngblom-Youkey]

😊i am a garter stitch junkie...you nailed this video! Love it. Have all EZ books and Sally Neville...she is definitely a favorite of mine. Anyways, such a fun video! Thanks❤

[@metaphoryarns8490]

I have taught new knitters with garments from Sally's The Knit Stitch. I've made four Einsteins. Rambling Rows is another great garter blanket. Thank you for reminding me of some wonderful knitting memories. 😊

[@Knicoleknits]

Sally is so great, right??? 😁

[@twentynineteen4687]

I forgot all about The Knit Stitch! One of the first knitting books I owned. Just went and brought a replacement copy after watching this video!

[@carolwhetzel5083]

Wow. I always though garter stitch was for beginners, but you convinced me!😮 Thanks for sharing those beautiful patterns and reminding me of the squishy factor!

[@Knicoleknits]

Yay! Thanks for watching 😊

[@Nanee907]

With my brain's ability at this point in life, all I can really handle is garter stitch with an occasional knit below or yarn over, so I am a HUGE fan of the garter stitch. I can even doit without looking so I can read/watch a show while knitting. Brainless knitting is my kind of knitting👍😎I'm working on a corner to corner garter stitch baby blanket for my grandson who will be 2 next month. I'm using variegated yarn and it looks beautiful 😍

[@Knicoleknits]

Yay for Team Garter Stitch! 😁

[@karlamilton5281]

Ah Saltspring Island 💜 I spent a night there and it is amazing.

[@koreabootrash5437]

this was delightful!

[@shamszakhour6076]

Twenty years ago I really hated garter. It just seemed so boring, and almost lazy. But, more recently, I have been changing my mind. I see SO MANY beautiful, squishy knits that use garter. So, thanks for this!

[@Knicoleknits]

Yup. I totally understand…SO MANY! 😋

[@TheSuzberry]

I’m pausing here 0:16 to tell you: “I love you!”

[@Knicoleknits]

Ha ha! Love you back 🥰

[@user-il9cv2zw4l]

hi i enjoyed watching i am a new knitter

[@sandracroley9784]

I'll have to check out that mosaic video...mosaic knitting might be my favourite. Also, I went right over to purchase the pattern for the shawl (Waiting for Rain?) I had some variegated DK yarn in red/grey/black....and I thought a garter pattern would really compliment the variegation beautifully...and it did! I knitted the Hyla. It's garter stitch with 4 chunky cables on the front. I modified the cuffs and bottom to be icord. Otherwise, i knit it to pattern. The underarms were a bit puzzling, but the designer was open to my questions. It resulted in a beautiful squishy comfy sweater. I think mine is the first one you see in the project pages, if you'd like to take a look 😊.

[@Knicoleknits]

Fabulous pattern for garter and your version is FANTASTIC!! Well done 😁

[@petramanos]

With your grey shawl at the end, wear it so that the middle is at the front like a bandana, then wrap the sides around your neck back to the front and hold them together in place with a brooch or a shawl pin. Personally i think its the best way with a crescent and it never falls off.

[@Knicoleknits]

I’ll give that a try 😊

[@eternity2121]

I didn’t like garter in my beginning knitting adventure but I absolutely love it now. I am currently making the sweet shop blanket which uses scraps in garter stitch

[@Knicoleknits]

Wonderful!

[@juliannediesch203]

My first project was actually two garter stitch rectangles that I seamed (mattress stitch), leaving a thumb hole, to make fingerless mitts. It was so satisfying! Basically, dishcloths in different yarn and then seamed. But within three weeks, I was wearing a project I knit! Love Elizabeth Zimmerman's Baby Surprise Sweater and truly love the Sally Melville books! I made my daughter the fringed poncho that she wore for three or four years with so much joy!

[@eleonoraiggulden439]

Hi Nicole, I just found your channel tonight and have watched Sequence and Marling and have both books by MDK. I've knit 17 ten stitch blankets but knit 25 stitches instead of 10. I've also knit All the Shades of Truth by Laura Aylor. I've knitted several items with The Cistella Cowl which I turned into wraps and blankets. I'm currently knitting blankets using The Afterglow Scarf pattern, knitting and purling strips then sewing them together with ribbon yarn. I'm ellymae53 on ravelry. Looking forward to watching your other videos.

[@Knicoleknits]

Your 25-stitch blankets are AMAZING! Keep that garter love going strong! 😍

[@kittenkorleone2918]

Ive made a Pembroke scarf which is all garter and the squish factor is everything!

[@cyndylee544]

Thank you for this video. I have always liked the look of garter stitch for some reason, but I like looking for patterns that incorporate it and have some style to it as well. I fine it amazing what designers can do with some garter in a garment. Thank you for talking about Sally Melville and some of her designs. They sound spectacular, so I may have to see if I can find her book on the garter to add to my library as well.

[@Knicoleknits]

Sally’s books are worth tracking down! Thanks for watching 😊

[@GrandmaP85]

I absolutely love the changes you made to the Ravi cardigan. Could you give a quick explanation on your neck modifications. I did look on your project page.

[@Knicoleknits]

I’ll have to take a look to remind myself, but I think all I did was cast on fewer stitches and eliminate some of the short rows. When I get a chance, I’ll confirm that 😊

[@marjoriebahm9239]

Love it!

[@bg7491]

I love garter stitch. You're right, the smoosh factor is wonderful! I've knit a lot of Martina Behm's shawl (shawlette) patterns partially because I love that they're mostly garter, and thus look good regardless of which side is showing. Oscar is such a cutie - love seeing him pop up with his helpful comments. 😄

[@Knicoleknits]

Thanks so much! I will tell Oscar he’s getting popular 😊

[@kaylemoine1571]

I'm really enjoying your videos. The only thing I seem to be experiencing is an overwhelming desire for a martini.

[@Knicoleknits]

I wonder how that happened? 😉🤣

[@sandyrichardson9920]

Wow, this makes me feel excited to cast on some new projects

[@Knicoleknits]

Yay! 😁

[@wiseposs]

I actually love garter stitch 😀. I find it really soothing. Think Aeria by Linnea Ornstein, or a c2c baby blanket with a section of mosaic, or Hue shift blanket. It’s wonderful isn’t it 😄

[@Knicoleknits]

Yes!!

[@lucythompson1136]

What about socks? Most squishy of all socks, easy as they are usually knit side to side!@ 31:14 ❤

[@Knicoleknits]

Right! Thank you - I knew I was leaving something out 😋

[@user-eb6qb5ob1b]

How did you get such an even mixing of the 2 blues? Usually it comes out blotchy.

[@user-eb6qb5ob1b]

Oh, and to give myself a lift, I bought the "Emotional Support Chicken" pattern; all garter stitch and short rows, uses up leftovers AND in the end you get a squishy pillow.

[@Knicoleknits]

Excellent!! 😁

[@pearlknitpurl]

I too love garter stitch, but I’m stumped how to work duplicate stitches on it. Maybe someone on YT has a tutorial …

[@Knicoleknits]

It would surprise me if you can’t find one. The key to duplicate stitch is following the path of the yarn underneath. If you can keep the “duplicate” yarn running on that path, you’re golden 😁

[@shamszakhour6076]

"It's knit every stitch", UNLESS you're knitting in the round!

[@Knicoleknits]

Yes! You’re absolutely correct. I was remiss in not mentioning that. Thank you!

[@shamszakhour6076]

@@Knicoleknits, WHERE can I find your pattern for that mosaic knit cowl? I just loaded the video, but I can't find the pattern anywhere.

[@Knicoleknits]

I haven’t published it yet - but it’s coming soon! 😊

[@KariEngblom-Youkey]

😊i am a garter stitch junkie...you nailed this video! Love it. Have all EZ books and Sally Neville...she is definitely a favorite of mine. Anyways, such a fun video! Thanks❤

[@Knicoleknits]

Yay! Thanks so much for watching 😊