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St st: Stockinette stitch
Knit on the right side and purl on the wrong side. This describes the resulting fabric or stitch pattern, which usually means a repeating sequence of knits and purls.
How to work St st
Knit on the right side and purl on the wrong side. In the round, knit every round. It curls at the edges.
Common mistake
Forgetting the curl; add borders or block firmly.
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 St st stand for?
St st stands for stockinette stitch.
Does St st change the number of stitches?
It does not change the stitch count by itself.