garter stitch

Noun

Meaning

a knitting stitch that results in a pattern of horizontal ridges formed by knitting both sides (instead of purling one side)

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Each fabric has different properties: a garter stitch has much more vertical stretch, while ribbing stretches much more horizontally. Source: Internet

In the simplest knitted fabrics, all the stitches are knit or purl; this is known as a garter stitch. Source: Internet

The upper red course is purled into the row below and then is knit, consistent with garter stitch. Source: Internet

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