Why Stockinette instead of garter when felting?

How-to Questions
1

Hi!

I’m making a bag that will be felted and the pattern calls for st stitch throughout. Would it matter if I did garter instead? Is there a benefit to st stitch in this case? Hate the rolling while I’m working! Thanks,

Julie

2

Many bags are worked in the round so it faster for many people to knit all the rounds rather than purl the alternate rounds.

3

Thanks so much for your quick reply. I’ll just knit the whole thing.

Julie

4

Garter stitch felts thicker. If the pattern calls for stockinette and you use garter, it may change the size of your project from what is intended.

5

Thank you Mary! Since the stitches “melt” together, I wondered why it would matter and now I know.

Julie