To work stocking stitch, you simply knit all the stitches of one row, then purl all the stitches of the next row, then knit a row, then purl a row, and so on, alternating rows of knit and purl.

Do you start stockinette with knit or purl?

Stockinette Stitch Basics

You do not purl any of the stitches when working this way, as you do not change the direction of your knitting. A pattern for flat-knitting stockinette stitch looks something like this: Row 1: Knit across.

Is stocking stitch knitted?

The stockinette stitch (or stocking stitch in the UK) is formed by one row of knit stitches, one row of purl stitches. Learning the stockinette / stocking stitch is a great next step once you've learned how to knit and purl. It can be used for everything from sweaters and cardigans, to bags, hats and socks.