Knitting Decorative Edge For Any Project

The "Knitting Decorative Edge" is nothing short of charming! This delightful pattern adds a beautiful, intricate touch to any knitting project, transforming simple creations into something truly special. With its graceful twists and turns, each stitch brings a dash of elegance that is sure to catch the eye. Whether you're new to knitting or a seasoned expert, incorporating this adorable edging is a splendid way to elevate your work and infuse it with a dash of sophistication.

Knitting Decorative Edge

Materials Needed:

Knitting yarn
Knitting needles appropriate for your yarn weight

Pattern Repeat:

The pattern repeat is over 8 stitches, so cast on any multiple of 8, plus 1 additional edge stitch.

Instructions:

Row 1: (Right Side)

Slip the first edge stitch purlwise with yarn in front (wyif) to create a neat edge.
Knit 7 stitches.
Slip 1 stitch purlwise with yarn in back (wyib).
Repeat from * to * to the last stitch, end with a slip 1 stitch purlwise with yarn in back.
Knit the last edge stitch.

For Row 2:

Slip the first edge stitch purlwise with yarn in front.
In the next 7 stitches, knit each stitch while wrapping the yarn twice around the needle before pulling through (creating a double yarn over) — referred to as a "twist."
Slip 1 stitch purlwise with yarn in back.
Repeat from * to * to the last stitch.
Knit the last edge stitch.

Row 3: (Wrong Side)

Slip the first edge stitch purlwise with yarn in front.
Knit the first of the 7 twisted stitches dropping one wrap to elongate the stitch. Repeat for all 7 twisted stitches in a row.
Move the elongated stitches to the right needle without knitting them and then drop the wraps to create elongated loops.
Place the elongated loops back on the left needle.
Knit the 7 elongated stitches together with one yarn over to make a decrease, thus returning to the original 7 stitches count.
Now, from the single loop left on the needle from the previous decrease, increase by knitting into that loop 4 times.
Turn your work.
Purl the single stitch that you just worked the increases from.
Turn your work again.
From the same loop, knit 3 more stitches.
Turn your work again.
You should have 4 loops from the increases.
Knit these 4 stitches.
Turn your work and repeat the pattern for the rest of the row.
Knit the last loop with a purl stitch.