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Giveaway: Garter Stitch Revival

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Garter Stitch Revival
rswindon is the winner.

Last week I shared with you this fun book, Garter Stitch Revival, that’s all about using this simple stitch pattern in different ways, from accenting a piece worked largely in another stitch pattern to using it all over a garment.

This week I’m giving away my copy.

If you’d like a chance to win it, leave a comment on this post before the end of the day Sunday, March 12.

I’d love to know what you think of Garter Stitch and how you’ve used it in projects. I stopped using it for a long time but now I’m really liking it again.

Thanks for visiting, commenting and sharing, and good luck! 

Want to learn garter stitch? Check out this tutorial on Garter stitch Knitting. We also have these articles to help you find garter stitch patterns.

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Garter Stitch Knitting Patterns for New Knitters

A Simple Chunky Garter Stitch Sweater

Learn How to Knit Stripes in Garter Stitch with the Brightside Cowl

Comments

  4. Garter stich is easy, it was the first stich my grandma taught me. I use it a lot 🙂
    Thank you for the giveaway.

  5. I really enjoy doing garter stitch. I made a large afghan, in a solid color and it turned out very nice and “crushable”. I’m thinking of trying some socks soon and perhaps a sweater. Although it doesn’t seem like it would be very interesting, it’s a great project to do while watching TV and I like the way it looks.

  8. love the giveaway – thanks for the chance!! I also quit doing only garter stitch so this looks like a great opportunity to work it back in

  9. Love the rustic look of garter, doing a full bias shawl right now in all garter and it’s the perfect stitch for the yarn I’m working with. Would love more ideas on using garter!

  10. Last year I made a garter stitch afghan. My friends and family thought I was nuts, but it was a great just-before-bedtime, non-stimulating project.

  11. I’m working on a garter stitch and slip stitch blanket right now. I think it’s an underrated stitch and I love to see it used so creatively.

  12. garter stitch is one of the few stitches i know..I would love to know how to be more creative than a scarf.

  13. Garter stitch is the first stitch I learned. I have made a number of items with it. It is actually the stitch I used on my father’s favorite scarves.

  14. Meet friends every Sunday to stitch and talk. Garter stitch is so much easier to do and still keep up with the conversation! 🙂

  15. Garter stitch is my favourite: so quick and so easy. It was the first stitch I was taught and I was so annoyed at getting the simple stitch wrong all the time. I should have used plain wool though, instead of mohair! You live and learn!

  16. For years I only used garter stitch because it was the only one I knew. Once I learned purl, garter didn’t seem to satisfy me. But lately, as new patterns have arrived, I’ve begun to see it in a new light

  17. I like knitting garter stitch. I use it all the time for borders on dishcloths and scarves. Garter stitch projects are great for public knitting or taking it to the knit group.

  20. I have used garter stitch in a lot of projects. It is good for an easy project to knit while watching tv.

  21. Using garter stitch, I have made a ruana, lots of baby blankets, dishcloths, baby sweaters, a classic log cabin knit afghan, etc. I am now working on a design of my own — a “modernized” variant of a log cabin afghan. I’d love to have this book for more ideas. I (obviously) love garter stitch!

  22. I would love the opportunity to have this book. My knee was fractured 2weeks ago, and after surgery I can’t put any weight on that leg for six weeks, so I’ve got plenty of time for knitting!

  23. I enjoy introducing garter stitch into garments for a pattern variation. Thank you for the giveaway chance.

  24. My daughter got me to look at garter stitch again, as she really likes it. I have a WIP jacket sweater that’s all done in garter, and it is a lot of fun! I would love a chance to win this set of garter stitch patterns, thanks for offering it!

  25. I like to use garter stitch in border. I’m currently working on a throw done in garter stitch diamonds to use up scrapes of sock yarn.

  28. I love garter stitches that break up pattern repeats in shawls. Would love this book.

  30. Wow, cool! Garter stitch was the first thing I learnt to knit (as most people, probably ;), and I was already learning with the idea that it is “boring”, being so simple. In Spanish it is even called the “dumb stitch”! 😀
    However, there are so many beautiful things you can do with it! The book looks very interesting 😉

  31. Garter stitch is the way a lot of us learned the knit stitch – just row after row of knit stitch – and then move on to stockinette to learn to purl. I learned the purl stitch using garter, because if you purl every row, you still get garter stitch. It seemed amazing at the time that the very different stitch would give the same result. Thanks for the giveaway.

  33. I am currently working on the Urban Ranch Shawl which is in garter stitch. Love how the garter stitch feels soft and squishy! Thank you for the opportunity to win a book with more yummy patterns.

  35. I enjoy knitting garter stitch projects at my Knit n Natter group as I don’t have to concentrate so much!

  36. I use a garter on each side of my scarves to help prevent rolling. It really, really helps a lot!!!

  37. I’d. Love to start my book collection over. Through a series of unfortunate events I lost all my stash, needles and books. I started over in November.

Have you read?

8 Knitted Crown Patterns for Children and Adults

There is something rather wonderful about a knitted crown. It takes a little yarn, a few pointed peaks and suddenly someone is in charge of the birthday cake. Whether they should be trusted with that responsibility is another matter entirely.

I love small knitting projects that invite a bit of fun, and these knitted crown patterns have plenty of possibilities. Make one for a grandchild’s dress-up basket, start a handmade birthday tradition, or knit matching crowns for a family celebration. And yes, there are adult sizes too, because being the person who organised the food should surely come with some royal privileges.

A soft knitted crown also makes a lovely alternative to a cardboard party crown. You can choose a favourite colour, coordinate it with a costume, or make something special enough to bring out year after year. Mustard yellow has that classic storybook look, but dusty pink, forest green and jewel-toned purple would be beautiful too.

These crown knitting patterns include children’s and adult options, along with designs that can be adjusted to fit. Some are worked flat and seamed, while others use circular knitting techniques, so there is a nice mix depending on what you enjoy making.

Our Free Knitted Crown Pattern for Kids and Adults

Start with our own free knitted crown pattern for kids and adults on CraftBits. It’s a lovely starting point for a handmade birthday crown or an addition to the family dress-up collection, with children and grownups both invited to join the royal household. I would choose a colour the wearer already loves—there is no rule saying every crown has to be gold.

Sheep & Stitch Crown: An Adjustable Design with a Video Tutorial

The knit crown pattern from Sheep & Stitch uses worsted-weight yarn and straight needles, with a video tutorial to help you follow along. You repeat the pointed sections until the crown fits, then join the ends, making this a useful option for children or adults without relying entirely on an age label. I especially like the video support for knitters who prefer seeing the shaping happen before trying it themselves.

Jubilee Crown Headband: Baby Through Adult Sizes

Marianna’s Jubilee Crown Headband is a free DK-weight design with baby, child, teen and adult size options. It’s described as quick and easy, making it an appealing choice when someone announces they need a costume rather closer to the event than you would have preferred. I would keep the smallest versions simple and let the yarn colour provide the decoration.

Hobbii Knitted Crown: A Cosy Ribbed Headband

The free Knitted Crown Headband from Hobbii, designed by Katharina Müller of My Favourite Stitches, combines a ribbed band with crown points. It includes baby, child and adult sizes and is knitted in the round with two yarns held together. This is the one I would look at for a crown that doubles as a playful ear warmer—very useful when your little royal insists on wearing their costume outside.

Elegant Knit Crown: Two Stretchy Size Options

Kathryn Andrews’ Elegant Knit Crown is a free Ravelry download with a small toddler/child size and a large teen/adult size. Worked from the top down in worsted-weight yarn, it uses a small amount of yarn and relies on stretchy edges to accommodate a range of heads. It’s a handy option for using a treasured leftover colour that isn’t quite enough for a hat.

Simple Knitted Crown: A Grownup Birthday Crown

Nicky Barfoot’s Simple Knitted Crown is a free DK-weight pattern with seven points and an adult-sized fit. The listed finished circumference is 50 cm, designed to stretch to a 55 cm head, so check that measurement before choosing it as a gift. I like this option for a grownup birthday celebration, especially in a beautiful cotton yarn that lets the shape take centre stage.

Crowning Glory: A Flat-Knitted Crown for the Family

The free Crowning Glory pattern by MrsMeeseMakes is knitted flat and seamed, with the circumference adjusted through the number of points you make. The designer gives guidance for baby, toddler, child, teenager and adult versions, making it a flexible choice for a family set. This would be my pick if you enjoy straight-needle projects and want to check the length as you go.

Paintbox Yarns Party Crown: Child and Adult Versions

The free Paintbox Yarns Party Crown uses aran-weight yarn and includes separate child and adult instructions. The listed finished circumferences are 44 cm and 50 cm, and the pattern is rated intermediate. I would make a coordinated pair in different colours for a birthday child and their favourite grownup—matching enough for photographs, but easy to tell apart when the party gets busy.

Choosing the Right Size for a Knitted Crown

Measure around the wearer’s head where the crown will sit, then compare that measurement with the pattern’s sizing notes. A finished knitted circumference may be smaller than the intended head measurement because the fabric stretches; that is different from choosing a size that is simply too small.

For an adjustable design, check the fit before sewing the ends together. You want the crown to stay put comfortably, especially if its owner plans to spend the afternoon dancing, running or issuing important instructions to the dog.

Yarn choice matters too. A springy wool blend and a smooth cotton can behave quite differently, even when both carry the same yarn-weight label. Follow the pattern’s tension guidance and think about how the finished crown will be washed.

Make It a Birthday Tradition

My favourite idea is to knit a crown that comes out every birthday. Choose a colour that will grow with its wearer, tuck it away with the birthday candles, and let it become one of those small family things everyone remembers.

For children’s crowns, stitched details are a lovely way to personalise the design without adding loose decorations. A little embroidered initial or a few contrasting stitches can make a simple crown feel very much their own.

And if you happen to knit yourself one while making the children’s versions, I think that is entirely reasonable. Someone has to supervise the kingdom—and keep an eye on the cake.