Textures are so much fun.
They can completely change a garment and lift it to a new level.
Most textures are just a mixture of knit and purl stitches in different combinations.
Texture can be used as an edging very successfully as like in the dress above, the moss stitch is very stable and does not curl up. It is also very pretty and used as a centre panel on this dress.
Textures can be as simple as a 3×2 rib design. Or they can be knit sideways with a combination of garter stitch ridges and Fairisle.
Textural stitches can be as elegant as an edging on a cardigan or they can become the star of the show as on the toddler’s tunic.
The white gansey sweater is a traditional way of using textural knit and purl stitches in a beautiful way.
Texture is also very effective to add interest to scarves, hats, cowls and bags.