Stop Knitting Garter Stitch! This 3D Pattern Is Way Better

Stop knitting garter stitch! Try this beautiful 3D relief stitch instead! In this tutorial I'll show you step by step how to knit this stunning textured pattern. It looks complicated but it's just a simple 4-row repeat — perfect for scarves, blankets, sweaters and more. In this video: ✔ How to knit a 3D relief stitch ✔ Step by step instructions for beginners ✔ Tips on the tricky row 4 technique ✔ How to create the checkerboard offset for the full pattern This stitch is a great alternative to garter stitch or stockinette — with way more texture and visual interest! Cast on any odd number of stitches and let's go! 🧶 Pattern abbreviations are in the video 👇 Save this video so you don't lose the pattern! CO — cast on st / sts — stitch / stitches Sl1 — slip 1 stitch k — knit p — purl k2tog — knit 2 together LN — left needle WS — wrong side RS — right side rep — repeat 00:00 Introduction and casting on 00:17 Row 1 (wrong side): knit all stitches 00:58 Row 2 (right side): knit all stitches 01:25 Row 3 (wrong side): purl all stitches 01:53 Row 4 (creating the texture): lifting the strand from 3 rows below 04:11 Repeating rows 1-3 05:17 Row 8 (staggered pattern): shifting the pattern for the 3D effect 06:37 Finished pattern demonstration and final tips Become a channel member to get access to exclusive perks. Learn more: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6vZR9qJZ1DPiyjMlEJ4rjw/join Official English version of ⁨@NadezhdaLab⁩ Original Russian channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBy4zGBrxoNf3OO2YTXK_iA/