On Apr 13, 2007, at 12:05 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
(we're told that the garter stitch is called that because it was used for garters--can anybody verify this?)

I heard that too, however garter stitch can be found as the treatment for hand-knit stocking tops. I've heard the tops called welts and also garters, so I wonder if that's how garter stitch gets its name?

     -Carol
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