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Post by tufflillangel on Mar 21, 2009 9:09:26 GMT -5
Is the knit stitch and the stockinette stitch the same stitch?? they appear to look the same, is there more than one way to do a knit stitch?? Thanks, one of these days I will learn all this,lol
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Post by Chelle on Mar 21, 2009 10:20:44 GMT -5
I get this confused all the time. Someone on a yahoo group once told me a few months ago that no they are not the same. I have heard others say that yes they are the same. So I honestly cannot tell you as I am still confused myself.
Yes there is more than one way to make a knit stitch.
Some call the e-wrap stitch a knit stich.
I think (and I may be wrong) the the e-wrap makes the "twisted stockinette" and the flat makes the "stockinette".
I hope there is someone here that can clear this all up though.
Some call the flat stitch a knit stitch.
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Post by glb300 (Glenda) on Mar 21, 2009 10:47:18 GMT -5
I don't know if my answer will help or make it more confusing. I think stockinette stitch is really used more in needle knitting. The stockinette stitch is knit one row, purl one row and this usually repeats through the project. Your end product shows knit stitches on one side, purl on the other. In loom knitting you can knit or e-wrap ever row and get the same results. Don't know if this helps or not?!
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Post by Chelle on Mar 21, 2009 11:41:31 GMT -5
ok that makes sense. So the stockinette is more of the pattern the stiches make.
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Post by glb300 (Glenda) on Mar 21, 2009 11:59:46 GMT -5
Right!! That's how i understand it. ;D
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Post by eliea on Mar 21, 2009 22:43:27 GMT -5
ok that makes sense. So the stockinette is more of the pattern the stiches make. Exactly! You've got it! You're correct there. Personally I do see a difference between the two but find I like them both for different things. If I need tighter I use Knit stitch if I am not worrying about gauge I use e-wrap. |
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Post by tufflillangel on Mar 22, 2009 0:11:26 GMT -5
ohhhhhh I am so confused now,lol According to Iselas books I have been trying to read, it seems that all the stitches can be done on a loom and they all are differant stitches, but I am still being told by others that there are actually 3 differant ways to do the knit stitch and that you dont have to take it off the loom to do it. think I am going to look for some videos and see if that clears anything up,lol thanks everyone for your help, hugs Lori
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Post by domedweller on Apr 2, 2009 22:06:11 GMT -5
The term "stockinette stitch" is actually a description of an overall pattern of stitches. When you're loom knitting and do a knit stitch on every row, you are forming a stockinette stitch pattern. When you're needle knitting a stockinette stitch pattern is formed by knitting on the right side and purling on the wrong side.
Garter stitch is another overall pattern of stitches and it is formed in loom knitting by doing alternating rows of knit stitches and purl stitches. Hope this helps a little.
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Post by auntietoy on Apr 2, 2009 23:37:09 GMT -5
Well, that answered questions I had in my mind! Thanks alot! I did have another question though. I'm not a very good reading learner, if that makes sense. I learn really well by watching someone do the thing I'm trying to learn more than reading the instructions. So w/that in mind, do you guys think it makes sense for me to buy Isela's books, i've really wanted to buy them because everyone talks about how helpful they are. I just really want some input to that. Thanks guys.  |
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Post by domedweller on Apr 3, 2009 10:59:20 GMT -5
Isela's first book, Loom Knitting Primer, is a must have for loom knitters. It contains basic techniques & patterns that reinforce these techniques. The second book is wonderful, too, but mainly a bit more advanced patterns by a number of very talented loom knitters. So, if you are looking for just a reference, I'd go with the first one. If it's new designs you want, then the second one is a good choice.
Don't overlook free and cheap instructions from Anne Bipes on her LoomKnitting site (http://www.loomknitting.com/). Her guides are wonderful!
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Post by Bettina on Apr 4, 2009 15:49:52 GMT -5
Both are wonderful suggestions...both Isela's awesome books AND Anne Bipes' site.
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Post by tufflillangel on Apr 8, 2009 2:15:42 GMT -5
thanks all for the input! you all are just too great! hugs! Lori
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Post by sheilaa7 on Mar 5, 2010 8:19:46 GMT -5
Hi, I am a very newbie to loom knitting but love what I know so far. Some of it is very confusing to me . But maybe I am trying to learn some things that I should be learning after I have learn more of the basic stitches. But I will get there. Thanks for all the help....
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Post by goodknitkisses on Apr 6, 2011 16:10:09 GMT -5
Hi! I'm new to this forum but i can clear up the questions on the different stitches confusion with videos i have online. I teach free loom knitting tutorials on YouTube if you'd like to learn some new stitches, etc come subscribe to my channel and click to be emailed. you'll get them in your inbox. :-) www.youtube.com/goodknitkissesHappy Looming!! Kristen |
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