Essential Knitting Quiz: Test Your Knowledge on Stitch Techniques and History

Knitting Quiz

1. What Is Generally the Best Stitch to Use If You Want Your Garment to Have a Close Fit Around the Waist or Wrist?

• a. Moss stitch
• b. Knit stitch
• c. Purl stitch
• d. Rib stitch

2. What Stitch Would Be Most Appropriate If You Wanted to Give a Basket Weave-Like Effect?

• a. Rib stitch
• b.
  Knit stitch
• c. Moss stitch
• d. Purl stitch

3. Which Knitting Design Is Particularly Associated with Scotland and Golfers?

• a. Campbell
• b. Argyle
• c. Argus
• d. Stewart

4. What Does the Design on the Aran Pattern Reflect?

• a. The pattern of the stars above
• b. The reflection of the lamplight on the wall
• c. The ripples in the sand
• d. The family life and industry of the wearers

5. If You Wanted to Start Off Knitting Something, How Would You Begin?

• a. Anchoring on
• b. Casting away
• c. Casting on
• d. Casting a line

6. Which of These Celebrities Has Been Reported as Being an Avid Knitter?

• a. Julia Roberts
• b. Kate Winslet
• c. Madonna
• d. All of these

7. Where Was the Earliest Knitted Garment Found?

• a. Egypt
• b. Athens
• c. Rome
• d. Iraq

8. If You Wanted a Twisted Type Column in Your Garment What Stitch Would You Use?

• a. Cable
• b. Corinthian
• c. Telegram
• d. Doric

9. What Material Can Be Knitted?

• a. Nylon
• b. Mohair
• c. All of these
• d. Cashmere

10. Which of These Would Be Able to Give You the Best Advice on Knitting in Your Local Community?

• a. A large fabric and wool store
• b. A librarian
• c. Some nursing home residents
• d. A knitting circle group