Difficulty beginner Skill troubleshooting 2 min read

What it is

A dropped stitch is a live loop that has fallen from the needle and may unravel down the fabric.

How Ruke patterns use it

Ruke Knowledge treats repair as part of calm knitting support: secure the loop first, identify whether it belongs to knit or purl fabric, then rebuild only the affected column.

When to use it

Use this guide as soon as a loose loop or vertical ladder is found.

What to check

Check the fabric side, the number of unravelled rows and whether shaping occurred inside the dropped column.

Common mistakes

Pulling the fabric before securing the loop, rebuilding in the wrong direction, or missing an increase or decrease row.