The Antique Edging Stitch :: Knitting Stitch 242

This knitting tutorial will help you learn how to knit the antique edging stitch. The antique edging stitch would be great for any edging project!

K

Knit Stitch

P

Purl Stitch

yo

Yarn Over

ktbl

Knit Through the Back Loop

psso

Pass Slipped Stitch Over

k2tog

Knit 2 Together

Cast On:Cast on 13 sts. Worked over 13 sts

• Row 1: (Wrong Side): K2, yo, sl 1, k1, psso, yo, k1, yo, sl 1, k2tog, psso, yo, k3, yo, k2.(15 sts.)
• Row 2: K4, [k1, p1] 3 times into next st, p2, k1, p3, k4. (20 sts.)
• Row 3: K2, yo, sl 1, k1, psso, [k1, p1] 3 times into next st, yb, sl 1, k1, psso, p1, k2tog, bind off next 5 sts, knit to last 2 sts, yo, k2. (19 sts.)
• Row 4: K5, yo, [k1,p1] twice, bind off next 5 sts, knit to end. (15 sts.)
• Row 5: K2, yo, sl 1, k1, psso, yo, k1, yo, sl 1, k2tog, psso, yo, k3, yo, k2tog, yo, k2. (17 sts.)
• Row 6: K6, [k1, p1] 3 times into next st, p2, k1, p3, k4. (22 sts.)
• Row 7: K2, yo, sl 1, k1, psso, [k1, p1] 3 times into next st, yb, sl 1, k1, psso, p1, k2tog, bind off next 5 sts, knit to last 4 sts, yo, k2tog, yo, k2. (21 sts.)
• Row 8: Bind off 4 sts (1 st remains on right-hand needle after binding off), k2, yo, p2, k1, p1, bind off next 5 sts, knit to end. (13 sts.)

Repeat rows 1-8 until you have reached your desired length.