"Knitting -- The Master Plan" -- "Stockinette Stitch"

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After gaining familiarity with the "Knit" and "Purl" stitches, I was able to move on to the knitting "Stockinette Stitch."  This stitch is simply alternating rows of knit and purl.  

I've been practicing and experimenting with this new stitch.  Lessons Learned:  1.) Complete stitching a row before setting work down -- I still can't always pick up where I left off ... 2.) Avoid splitting yarn and creating "halos" by using a heavier yarn and aluminum needles for easier stitching. “Kniting for Dummies" suggests wool as the go-to choice of yarns.   3.) Avoid letting the loops slide off the needle unstitched at all costs!  It's easy to drop stitches or reverse the loops when this happens.  4.) The secret for creating neat, even, complete and attractive pieces is to practice, practice, practice!