Do you want to add a new stitch technique to your knitting skills? Great! Welcome to the world of double stockinette stitch! The beautiful cousin to our handy stockinette stitch, the double stockinette stitch is super cozy, reversible, and a great way to enhance your knowledge of knitting. It creates a thick, soft fabric that looks identical on both sides. Yes, with no curling edges. With knitting needles, you can create multiple projects such as scarves, blankets, or pillows after mastering this technique. This post will cover each detail about the double stockinette and teach the tips for creating the perfect stitches.
Let’s dive into it and grasp the technique.
What do you understand by double stockinette?
The name double stockinette stitch reveals what it means! Basically, it’s stockinette stitches on both sides. The fabric is impressive in various ways- warm, reversible, and non-curling. The stitch pattern is best suited for winter projects but that does not mean that you stop experimenting. You can enjoy knitting two layers of fabric at the same time.
We all love regular stockinette stitch, which is easy, beautiful, and versatile. However, it has two flaws: it’s not reversible and curls at the edges. To overcome this issue there is an alternate technique; which is a double stockinette stitch. To create a double stockinette pattern, you need yarn, needles, and knitting accessories that include scissors, a finishing needle, and stitch markers.
Which needles are required to create a double stockinette stitch pattern?
You can work the double-stockinette stitch pattern with any of your knitting needles. Choose needles that match your yarn weight. The needle type depends on what you are knitting and how you are knitting. Above all, they depend on the pattern instructions.
- Single-pointed needles are ideal for small projects knit back and forth, the best example being dishcloths or scarves and even sweaters knit in pieces.
- Circular knitting needles are perfect for creating larger and round projects plus also for larger projects knit back and forth.
- For smaller projects, you can use double-pointed needles. However, DPNs are not only for smaller projects but, you can also create unexpected projects to challenge your skills with double-pointed needles.
If you’ve got a knitting needle set you can explore possibilities of all kinds of projects regardless of the yarn weight.
Step-by-step procedure for double stockinette
By following these simple steps, you will find it easy to create your favorite pattern.
Step 1: The first step is to cast an even number of stitches on knitting needles. As you know, you will be knitting two layers of fabric, so divide your stitches between the two “sides” of the fabric.
Step 2: Set up the row, knit the first stitch, and slip the next stitch purl-wise (with the yarn in front). Repeat across the row—knit, slip, knit, slip. Pretty easy, right?
Step 3: Repeat the row and then turn your work. Continue the step 2. Here you are knitting one side while slipping the stitches for the other, which creates the double-layered effect.
Step 4: Continue working until your project reaches the desired length. Remember, the fabric will be thicker than regular stockinette, so you don’t need many rows.
Step 5: The last and final step is to bind off as usual, knitting the knit stitches and slipping the slipped stitches.
Interesting stitch pattern!
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Tips/Suggestions for the perfect stitches
- Keep in mind, do not knit too tightly, otherwise you will lose some of that charm.
- Make sure to pull the yarn snugly at the edges to keep things neat.
- Want to add a little flair? Knit with two colors for a stunning reversible look.
Why you’ll love double stockinette stitch?
No curling! Isn’t this great? This alone makes double stockinette stitch a knitters’ dream. Unlike regular stockinette that curls at the edges, this stitch lies perfectly flat.
- A super soft and thick, it feels like a warm hug.
- It is perfect for the winter and creates accessories like scarves and cowls.
- One of the important parts of the double stockinette stitches is that they are reversible from both sides of your project and will look the same, so no more worrying about a “wrong” side of the fabric.
Common Mistakes (how to avoid them)
- If you notice you’ve knit a slipped stitch, backtrack, means (rip back, but gently!) and correct the mistake. For practice use single-pointed needles it has a stopper at the end to prevent loops from falling.
- Double stockinette stitch alternates between knit and slip stitches, and it’s easy to lose track of stitches so use stitch markers, if you’re knitting a big project!
So, finally, you did it— mastering the double stockinette stitch! Awesome! It’s the perfect way to add a cozy, reversible element to your knitting projects. Once you’ve got the basics down, you’ll find it’s easy but also addictive and fun. With Lantern Moon Collection explore knitting needles and accessories that make your crafting experience enjoyable.