Meltzer of Queens College and The Graduate Center of the City University of New York has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.) Jamie T Twaite MA (Ms. Twaite of Queens College and The Graduate Center of the City University of New York has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.) William H Krause PhD (Dr. Krause of Queens College of the City University of New York has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.)
There are actually several different types of loop stitches, and they all work a little differently. Chain Stitch The simplest loop stitch is the chain stitch. To sew a chain stitch, the sewing machine loops a single length of thread back on itself.
In the simplest knitted fabric pattern, all the stitches are knit or purl; this is known as a garter stitch. Alternating rows of knit stitches and purl stitches produce what is known as a stockinette pattern/stocking stitch. Vertical stripes (ribbing) are possible by having alternating wales of knit and purl stitches.