The banded basket stitch is a knitting pattern which creates a woven looking fabric. The basketweave pattern has one column of thin stitches, and one almost double its width. This is a simple, reversible, all-over knitting stitch, and it's graphic lines are aesthetically pleasing on larger projects.

The Roman Stitch provides a striking and simple pattern. Made using only knits and purls, it makes a great pattern for a novice knitter working to stretch their skills. Forming a subtle stripe pattern, it would look great on hats and sweaters.

The Reverse stockinette stitch is literally the opposite of stockinette. While it is knit in the same manner, what is normally the wrong side is made public.

Another classic ribbing pattern, the 2x2 rib is often used for hems of sweater and hats. With a wider rib, it’s not as constricting, but still helps to hold your knitted fabric close to the body. It can also be used on it’s own to make sleeves, scarves, or cowls.

This video will teach you how to knit the garter stitch. The garter stitch is the most basic and simple knitting pattern and is the first pattern most beginning knitters should learn.

This video will teach you how to knit the stockinette stitch. ;The Stockinette stitch is the most common knitting pattern and is used in everything from scarves to sweaters to socks. It produces a two sides fabric that is soft with amazing drape. It is one of the first patterns …

The purl stitch is the second most common knitting stitch and along with the knit stitch is used to make all other stitches. It is essentially the knit stitch backwards, which can be a little difficult for the beginner to learn.

The Long Tail Cast On is one of the most commonly used methods to cast on and a good general choice for most patterns. It creates an even, stretchy edge that is well suited for the stockinette stitch and for ribbing. It's easy to knit from and (with a little …