I-cord edge stitch
I-cord edge stitch, a good technique to obtain a more sharp and regular border on your knitting. You can knit an i-cord for the finishing of the neck, the sleeves or other.
You will see how to make an i-cord edge without pick up stitches beforehand, for the collar for example.
With 2 double-pointed needles, you can also knit i-cord edge stitch with the circular needles, replace step 4 by “remove the stitches of the right needle back to the left needle”.
1. CO 3 sts. |
2. Pick up the first edge st. |
3. Knit it, you have 4 sts on your needle. |
4. Push the needle towards the other side. |
5. Knit 2 sts. |
6. Knit the next 2 stitches through the back loop. |
7. Repeat the step 3, 4, 5and 6. |
8. Continue to end your edge. |