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garter st: Garter stitch
Knit every row when working flat, or alternate knit and purl rounds when working in the round. This describes the resulting fabric or stitch pattern, which usually means a repeating sequence of knits and purls.
How to work garter st
Knit every row when working flat, or alternate knit and purl rounds when working in the round. It makes a stretchy fabric with horizontal ridges.
Common mistake
Counting ridges as rows; every ridge is two rows.
Effect on your stitch count
It does not change the stitch count by itself.
Related abbreviations
All terms are in the knitting abbreviations list, and in the app's Glossary, which works offline.
Frequently asked questions
What does garter st stand for?
garter st stands for garter stitch.
Does garter st change the number of stitches?
It does not change the stitch count by itself.