Saturday, November 12, 2016

Double Stockinette

Sample knit with worsted weight yarn on US 10 needles

Multiple of 2

Setup: k1, sl 1 wyif

All subsequent rows: knit the slipped stitches from previous row, slip the knit stitches wyif

This is a handy technique for making a reversible, cushy fabric that has stockinette on both sides, along with a neat and tidy edge.  Use this technique to make a seamless, cozy scarf, or a potholder/hotpad.

I think the best way to bind off is in pattern (shown in the video); if you just knit all stitches for the bind off, the stitches become elongated and look funny in comparison to the rest of the fabric.  Binding off in pattern will create a seamless end to the fabric.  Do knit the last stitch rather than slipping it so that you can pull the tail through to weave in the end.

Happy Knitting!



13 comments:

Deb said...

Can you tell me how this pattern would be worked in the round (on circular needles) for a hat? Thanks.

Sapphires-N-Purls said...

@Deborah Reardon, I haven't tried this in the round, but it don't think you have to change anything to do so. After working row 1, just work in the slip/knit pattern and it should work.

Unknown said...

Thank you!! I can't wait to try this stitch! It gives me lots of ideas on how I could use it :)

Unknown said...

Deborah, did you try this in the round? Because that is my question also. I want to use the double stockinette stitch for the sole on toe up socks!

Unknown said...

It is not working in the round 😢 - I am also wanting to use it for socks.

thewriteDuffy said...

First of all, great site! Keep up the awesome work!
Now for a question: I'm an intermediate knitter I think... I can do intricate patterns and such, BUT I've never done anything where I had to pick up stitches and I think I would like to take on a log cabin blanket to clean out some stash... do you think this would make it more difficult to pick up stitches the first time?
Thanks!

Irish Lass said...

I just worked out how to do double stockinette in the round. The first round is as normal - (knit one, slip one with yarn in front) repeat to end with last stitch slipped; but then, because you don't turn the work, the next round needs to be the reverse, i.e. (slip one with yarn at back, purl one) repeat to end. Tricky bit - when you go from a knit row, which ends with a slipped stitch, to a purl row which starts with a slipped stitch, be careful to have the yarn in front for the first and the yarn at the back for the second slipped stitch. Otherwise, its pretty straightforward.

Liz said...

So very helpful. Thanks!

TJ said...

Watched and loved, loved the stitch !!! Had to give it a go in the round....works and looks great, k1, Slip 1 with yarn in front on all rows......looks the same as on straight needles. Love the round as well as it looks the same.
Works for me!

Tess

hils said...

Thanks I'm gonna try this right now been searching and searching for a way to do this stitch in the round 🤞

Betsy Markman said...

Thanks for this. I'm wondering if I can just substitute double stockinette for stockinette in existing patterns, specifically patterns that include lace. Would it work? Would the yardage requirements change?

rnance88 said...

I would LOVE if someone could post a youtube video on double stockinette in the round/double stockinette hat how-to. I get how to do it in the round but would love a visual on start to finish. Also, how do you change colors with double stockinette?

I also like the question that Betsy Markman asked, "I'm wondering if I can just substitute double stockinette for stockinette in existing pattern... Would it work? Would the yardage requirements change?"

Beckie said...

I would love a video of double stockinette in the round also!