![]() ![]() What’s it good for: Highly decorative border that may be used to prevent curling or even add drawstrings (as it creates a pocket) perfect also for smooth edges in brioche stitches. ![]() You do have to be careful, though that double stockinette stitch has a slightly different gauge. 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. Every Row: Knit the first and last stitch of every row.For the right kind of project, garter stitch edges can be quite decorative. It’s super easy to remember, it works for almost all projects and it will even help a bit against the curling of stockinette stitch. This is probably the most versatile edge ever. #3 Garter stitch selvage (also knotted or beaded selvage) I often find that the two edges look a bit mismatched, though. Not all that suitable for picking up stitches and less than ideal for seaming. What’s it good for: Ornamental edge that can look a bit firmer. Every row: Sl1wyib as if to p1tbl, and purl the last stitch.Left leg crossing over the longer right leg: ![]()
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