How to work stocking stitch (back and forth) - UK / US knitting style @dropsdesign

Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

In this DROPS video we show you how to work stocking stitch back and forth using the UK / US knitting style.

BEFORE STARTING THE VIDEO:
We have worked a few cms of stocking stitch with 1 edge stitch in garter stitch on each side (edge stitch in garter stitch = knitted on all rows).

THE VIDEO SHOWS:
When working stocking stitch, the stitches are knitted on all rows from the right side and purled on all rows from the wrong side.

INFO TO THE VIDEO:
This video has NO SOUND. The yarn used is DROPS Snow (100% wool). Find more than 10.000 free patterns and tutorial videos at garnstudio.com

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