60: Garter Stitch

Garter stitch is one of our favorite fabrics: elastic, stretchy, and squishy!

NOTE: Karen said some nonsense about how to do a steeking panel during the question portion. Her nonsense was not correct. Listen to next week's episode instead of what she said here and you'll be much happier!

First historical mention of garter stitch from The Lady’s Assistant for Executing Fancy and Useful Designs in Knitting, Netting and Crotchet Work here

Book Recommendation


Knitting for Radical Self-Care by Brandi Cheyenne Harper


Patterns mentioned in this week's episode:


Melting Marl Shawl by Stephen West
Harvest by TinCanKnits
A Break in Tide Shawl by Tif Neilan
Afield by Fiona Alice
Baby Surprise Jacket by Elizabeth Zimmerman


What's on our needles this week:


Soorik designed by Gudrun Johnson
Amberwing Socks designed by Summer Lee


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