knit plain
Knittingwork in stockinette
Description
A vintage knitting instruction indicating the creation of standard Stockinette stitch fabric.
Detailed explanation
Frequently found in antique or vintage knitting patterns, this phrase directs the knitter to produce the smooth fabric surface known today as Stockinette stitch. It serves to differentiate the basic structure, where ‘V’ shapes appear on the right side, from textured or fancy stitch patterns.