knit stitch

noun

: a basic knitting stitch usually made with the yarn at the back of the work by inserting the right needle into the front part of a loop on the left needle from the left side, catching the yarn with the point of the right needle, and bringing it through the first loop to form a new loop compare purl stitch

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Made from organic cotton, the Napper is a breathable option that allows air to flow gently through the large knit stitches—a quality that prevents overheating and provides a cooling effect for hot sleepers. —

Lindsay Modglin, Verywell Health, 13 May 2024 Switch hands and continue on in knit stitch. —

Mariana Tuma, Good Housekeeping, 18 Feb. 2021 The original stocking frames produced only plain fabric, using the knit stitch. —

Virginia Postrel, WSJ, 17 Dec. 2021 Knitting is a binary language, and even the most intricate designs are mostly composed of two simple elements—a knit stitch (which looks like a flat V) and a purl stitch (which looks like a bumpy wave). —

Sandra Gutierrez G., Popular Science, 13 Nov. 2020 This season, the cable knit stitch gets a modern update thanks to sweater dresses from brands like Christopher Esber and Rowen Rose. —

Madeline Fass, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2022 In addition to basic sewing techniques, kids will learn casting on, the knit stitch, and binding off. —

BostonGlobe.com, 21 June 2019