Rows of garter stitch create a piece of knitting that does not curl. Therefore, garter stitch rows
are frequently used on the edges of fabric to make the fabric line flat. Typical examples include the front
bands on cardigans or the edge of a hood.
Flat Knitting:Knit every row.
As illustrated below, one ridge equals two
rows of knitting.
Circular Knitting:For circular garments, the garter stitch
is formed as follows:
