How To: Fix a Dropped Stitch (Garter Stitch) In Knitting

Dropped a stitch? Don’t panic. With a little help from our video, you’ll learn how to pick up stitches in garter stitch – and get right back on track with your knitting in no time.

Dropped a stitch? Don’t panic. With a little help from our video, you’ll learn how to pick up stitches in garter stitch – and get right back on track with your knitting in no time.

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Dropped a stitch? Don’t panic. With a little help from our video, you’ll learn how to pick up stitches in garter stitch – and get right back on track with your knitting in no time.

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Level: Beginner
Craft: Knitting
Type: Technique

Step by Step

How To: Fix a Dropped Stitch (Garter Stitch) In Knitting - Step 0

Step 1

When you accidentally drop a stitch in garter stitch, it’s easy to pick it back up!

How To: Fix a Dropped Stitch (Garter Stitch) In Knitting - Step 1

Step 2

First, take hold of your stitch.

How To: Fix a Dropped Stitch (Garter Stitch) In Knitting - Step 2

Step 3

If your stitch has a bump immediately below it, bring the first horizontal strand of yarn through the loop from back to front.

How To: Fix a Dropped Stitch (Garter Stitch) In Knitting - Step 3

Step 4

If your stitch has a flat space immediately below it, bring the horizontal strand of yarn through the loop from front to back.

How To: Fix a Dropped Stitch (Garter Stitch) In Knitting - Step 4

Step 5

You need to continue alternating between pulling the loops through back to front and front to back to pick up stitches in garter stitch.