What are the two main stitches used in knitting?

• A. Knit and Purl
• B. Weave and Warp
• C. Cast On and Bind Off
• D. Stitch and Loop

Answer: (A)

In knitting, the fabric is built from two fundamental stitches: the knit stitch and the purl stitch. The knit stitch creates that smooth, “V”-shaped appearance on the right side of the fabric, while the purl stitch creates a bumpy texture on the surface. These two stitches are the building blocks you use to form most textures and patterns in knitted fabric. For example, knitting every row yields garter stitch, and alternating knit and purl stitches in a row creates stockinette or ribbing when used in multiple rows.

The other terms don’t describe the basic stitches used to form fabric: weaving and warp are from weaving, not knitting. Cast on and bind off are techniques to start and finish a piece, not the stitches that make the fabric. Stitch and loop are generic terms, not the standard pair used to define knitting’s main stitch types.