Common Stitches
Stockinette/Knit stitch:
Stockinette stitch is what most think is just a knit stitch, it is when working in the round, but when working on a flat piece like a scarf or blanket it means you work your front side with knit stitches and when you flip to the back side you use purl stitches.
Ribbing:
Ribbing is typically used on hems or cuffs; it creates loos columns making a bumpy texture and is stretchier than stockinette. Ribbing is normally done as 1×1 -1 knit, 1 purl or 2×2- 2 knit, 2 purl as they are considered the stretchiest. This stitch has numerous variations depending on the look you’re going for and can be quite versatile.
Twisted Ribbing:
Twisted ribbing is similar to ribbing but to create a tighter knit column you do your knit stitch through the back loop adding an extra twist. This makes your knit columns more defined while your purl stitches remain loose and floaty. For double twisted rib you still knit through the back loop, but you also purl through the back loop. This way you get both the extra defined columns and a tighter stitch. Twisted rib is mostly used for hems and cuffs whereas double twisted rib is used for collars, with their compact nature ensuring it’s not too loose.