Stockinette Stitch
The most fundamental knitting pattern: knit all stitches on the right side and purl on the wrong side. Creates a smooth, classic fabric surface.
Explanation
Stockinette stitch is the most basic and widely used knitting pattern. When knitting flat, you knit all stitches on the right side and purl all stitches on the wrong side. When knitting in the round, you simply knit every stitch in every round. Stockinette stitch provides a smooth, flat surface on the right side and a 'bumpy' surface on the wrong side. The fabric has a tendency to curl at the edges.