Somehow the link got doubled! Try this one:
I think you have to look at each stitch pattern separately. After each one, it lists some qualities. Garter stitch is “2-row repeat. Reversible. Lays flat”. Stockinette just says “2-row repeat”–i.e. it looks different on each side, and it does NOT lay flat.
As these are all knit/purl patterns, most of them will come out the same width, although some of the ribbing ones do tend to pull in a bit. Should be fixable with blocking.
This is how I really learned knitting skills… I had the good fortune to be in her class. Find this on Ravelry: Designer-Michelle Hunter. Under publications-Building Blocks. This is a digital copy. You may find a hard copy in a yarn shop. This book will teach you different stitches & techniques by making a nice block. When finished they sew together into a beautiful afghan.
I understand the expense of high quality yarn to begin. Maybe try some of these blocks to practice & see what you like. You can always buy high quality yarn later when you feel ready.
Michelle Hunter is a fantastic designer and instructor! Enjoy!
Thank you for this! I’ve begun the sampler scarf and will follow through on that first, but this is just what I was thinking of in my original query. Into the queue it goes… Based on just a little bit of reading, I can imagine it was a fabulous experience to be in Michelle’s class. Lucky you!
I forgot to mention, Michelle has some of the best teaching videos. You can find them at: knitpurlhunter.com
