April Project - 12 Months of Knitting with Adonmu

🧶 APRIL 2026


Stockinette Frame Square

💛 Welcome to April


In March, you learned how to follow a pattern.

In April, you begin to understand your fabric.


This month introduces stockinette stitch — one of the most common and recognisable knitting textures. By working knit stitches on one side and purl stitches on the other, you will begin to see a smooth, even surface form.


You may also notice your fabric trying to curl. This is a natural behaviour of stockinette stitch and part of understanding how knitted fabric works.


Take your time. Observe your stitches. This is where control begins.

🌿 What You’ll Learn


• The difference between right side and wrong side

• How stockinette stitch is formed

• How to alternate knit and purl rows

• How fabric behaves and responds

• How to maintain smoother, more even stitches

🪡 Materials


• Medium weight (worsted) yarn

• 4 mm knitting needles

• Tapestry needle

• Scissors

📏 Finished Size


Approx. 18–20 cm square (depending on tension)


All squares this year follow the same structure:

• 30 stitches cast on

• 3-stitch garter border on each side

• 4 garter rows at the top and bottom


Only the centre pattern changes each month. 

💛 Encouragement


Consistency builds control.

Every row you complete is helping your stitches become more even, more relaxed, and more confident.

🌱 Looking Ahead


Each square you create is part of something bigger.

Keep this one safe — you’ll use it again.

If you haven’t already joined us since January through March, you can still signup and we’ll give you a refresher course in the basics. Please do leave a comment below ⬇️ 

Happy Knitting 🧶 

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