Knitting question

[black_hound]

Does anyone know if garter stitch is appropriate for 18th century use? Reason: I have a knitted hat pattern that I would prefer to do in garter. I have a sneaking suspicion that stockinette was the go-to stitch in that century, but I don't really know enough about the history of knitting to make that call.

Anyone?

Comments

[msmcknittington]

What pattern are you using? There are lots of funky hats to make for the 18th century. Those double-layer hats are pretty cool.