Stitch Description
This knitting tutorial will help you learn how to knit the bird’s eye edging. This edging is a very simple way to add delicate detailing to any edge. The bird’s eye edging would be great for sweaters, pillows, and afghans!
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Materials Used
Valley Yarns Northampton
Sourced the softest wool WEBS could find and dyed in a beautiful collection of solid colors and heathered shades. It is a dream to felt and soft enough for cozy garments. Valley Yarns Northampton also has a whopping 247 yards per skein. It is beautiful and economical. Made in Peru.
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Abbreviations
- K
- Knit Stitch
- P
- Purl Stitch
- k2tog
- Knit 2 Together
- yo
- Yarn Over
Stitch Details
Stitch Characteristics
Pattern Instructions
Cast on 7 stitches.
- Row 1: (Right Side) k1, k2tog, yo twice, k2tog, yo twice, k2
- Row 2: k3, [p1, k2] twice
- Row 3: k1, k2tog, yo twice, k2tog, k4
- Row 4: Bind off 2 sts, k3 (not including st already on needle after binding off), p1, k2
Repeat rows 1-4 until you reach your desired length.
Swatch Photos
Example of Bird’s Eye Edging (Click for Larger)
