technique
Garter Stitch
Garter Stitch is created by knitting every row when working flat and gives a squishy, ridged fabric.
What it is
Garter Stitch lies flatter than stockinette and is useful for edges, scarves, blankets, beginner projects and simple texture. In the round it is made by alternating knit and purl rounds.
How Ruke patterns use it
Garter Stitch is useful as a stable fabric reference for edges and beginner comparison, even when a Ruke pattern uses stockinette, ribbing or a custom stitch pattern instead. It helps explain why flat knitting and round knitting behave differently.
Examples
Use this page when comparing simple flat fabric to Ruke garment sections that use stockinette, ribbing or textured pattern repeats.
It is a helpful first fabric before moving into pattern sections with row side, marker and stitch count instructions.
When to use it
Use it for beginner fabric, stable edges, scarves, blankets, button bands and textured sections that should lie flatter than stockinette.
What to check
Check edge stitches, row count and whether the fabric width changes after washing or blocking.