How to Knit the Butterfly Edging

By Johnny Vasquez In Edgings

Stitch Description

Video Tutorial

Abbreviations

K: Knit Stitch
P: Purl Stitch
K2tog: Knit Two Together
YO: Yarn Over

Stitch Details

Skill Level
Intermediate

Row Count
Number of Rows: 8

Pattern Repeat
8

Stitch Characteristics

Pattern Instructions

Cast On: Multiples of 8

Row 1 (Right Side): sl 1, k2, yo, k2tog, yo twice (to make 2 sts), k2tog, k1.
Row 2: k3, p1, k2, yo, k2tog, k1.
Row 3: sl 1, k2, yo, k2tog, k1, yo twice, k2tog, k1.
Row 4: k3, p1, k3, yo, k2tog, k1.
Row 5: sl 1, k2, yo, k2tog, k2, yo twice, k2tog, k1.
Row 6: k3, p1, k4, yo, k2tog, k1.
Row 7: sl 1, k2, yo, k2tog, k6.
Row 8: bind off 3 sts, 1 st on right hand needle, k4, yo, k2tog, k1.

Repeat rows 1-8 until you reach your desired length.

Swatch Photos

Example of the Butterfly Edging. Reversible

About the Author

Johnny Vasquez

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Johnny is the founder of New Stitch a Day and Head Honcho at Knitiversity. Since 2011 he's helped millions of people become Fearless Knitters though his tutorials, patterns, classes, and books. When he's not knitting he likes to play his baritone ukulele, hangout at speakeasy bars, and discuss movies with friends. He currently lives in Estonia with his wife and 3 kids.