ez stitches to get started These simple stitches are perfect for beginners. Take it one step at a time with help from our simple diagrams and how-to videos. EZ stocking stitch A basic stitch for any budding beginner. It’s the EZ-est stitch that can be learned in under 5 minutes. Learn this stitch EZ garter ridge stitch Looking for something a little more adventurous? Try the Garter Ridge stitch with it’s knit-like texture. Learn this stitch EZ criss-cross stitch Want a woven look? The Criss-Cross stitch creates a bold woven texture that’s simple to make. Learn this stitch EZ Stocking Stitch Count 12 loops for the 1st row, scarf requires 2 balls of EZ. Stocking Stitch. Double-back repeating rows until you reach 74" [188cm]. Bind off final row & trim. Watch stocking stitch tutorial video EZ Spaced Garter Ridge stitch Count out 62 loops for 1st row, blanket requires 5 balls of EZ. Pull loops from front to back to create garter ridges. Double-back repeating rows until you reach 51" [129.5 cm]. Bind off final row & trim. Watch Spaced Garter Ridge Blanket tutorial video EZ Criss-Cross Stitch Count out 20 loops for 1st row, cowl requires 1 ball of EZ. Criss-cross stitch. Double-back repeating rows until you reach 26" [66 cm]. Bind off final row & trim. Watch The Criss Cross Stitch tutorial video