The Garter Slip Stitch

About this Stitch Pattern

This video knitting tutorial will help you learn how to knit the garter slip stitch stitch. This stitch creates a beautiful textured pattern. The garter slip stitch stitch would be great for baby booties, cowls, and hats!

[VIDEO] Stitch Pattern Tutorial

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Techniques Used In This Stitch Pattern

K: Knit Stitch
P: Purl Stitch

Stitch Pattern Details

Skill Level

Easy

Row Count

Stitch Repeat

Multiple of 2 sts + 1

Stitch Pattern Instructions

Cast On:Multiple of 2 sts + 1.

Row 1 (Right Side): Knit.
Row 2: Knit.
Row 3: k1, *sl 1 purlwise, k1; rep from * to end.
Row 4: k1, *yf, sl 1 purlwise, yb, k1; rep from * to end.
Row 5: Knit.
Row 6: Knit.
Row 7: k2, *sl 1 purlwise, k1; rep from * to last st, k1.
Row 8: k2, *yf, sl 1 purlwise, yb, k1; rep from * to last st, k1.

Repeat rows 1-8 until you have reached your desired length.

Stitch Pattern Swatch Photos

Garter Slip Stitch Knitting Pattern (Right Side)

Garter Slip Stitch Knitting Pattern (Wrong Side)

Close Up of Garter Slip Stitch Knitting Pattern

Example of the Garter Slip Stitch. (Right Side) — Example of the Garter Slip Stitch. Right Side (Click for Larger Image)

Example of the Garter Slip Stitch. (Wrong Side) — Example of the Garter Slip Stitch. Wrong Side (Click for Larger Image)

Garter Slip Stitch Knitting Pattern Tutorial

Garter Slip Stitch Knitting Pattern Instructions

Stitch Pattern Characteristics

garter stitch | slipped stitches | textured

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