Of course, you can also knit the edge as wide as you like. WS: Sl1pwif, k1, sl1wif, …, Sl1pwif, k1, sl1pwif.Plus, it creates just such a beautiful round edge. It may be a bit more difficult to knit but it does have so many interesting and smart use cases. One of my personal favorite edge stitches uses the double stockinette stitch pattern. Not suitable for seaming or picking up stitches. What’s it good for: Purely decorative border for larger projects (like blankets, etc). In fact, I think this is where this edge truly shines – especially when you are knitting a blanket and similar projects. You could also do k1, p1, k1, p1…p1, k1, p1, k1 (and so on) for a much wider edge. Of course, you can multiply the repeat as many times as you want. It will also help against curling in stockinette stitch and I personally feel it’s a bit prettier than the garter stitch option from above, yet behaves – in many ways – the same. The classic seed stitch is a very pleasing knitting stitch pattern that can add a lot of structure to your edges. It adds quite a decorative border that lays perfectly flat. This is the easiest selvage option if you want to keep your stockinette stitch from curling. #4 Double or Triple Garter stitch selvage Can be a smart choice for seaming if you want a purl ridge (like when you join ribbing or half-brioche stitch) or you need a flat seam ( here’s how to seam garter stitch in an invisible way).įor an even firmer edge you can also knit it like this: What’s it good for: Decorative and slightly firm border.
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