How to Knit the Butterfly Edging
This video knitting tutorial will help you learn how to knit the butterfly edging stitch. This stitch would be great for all of your edging projects!
Materials Used in this Tutorial
Mountain Meadow Wool
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A pair of knitting needles
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TECHNIQUES USED IN THIS STITCH:
Knit Stitch – K
Purl Stitch-p
Knit 2 Together-k2tog
Yarn Over-yo
Skill: Intermediate
Cast On:Cast on 8 sts.
Pattern Instructions
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Row 1
(Right Side): sl 1, k2, yo, k2tog, yo twice (to make 2 sts), k2tog, k1.
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Row 2
k3, p1, k2, yo, k2tog, k1.
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Row 3
sl 1, k2, yo, k2tog, k1, yo twice, k2tog, k1.
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Row 4
k3, p1, k3, yo, k2tog, k1.
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Row 5
sl 1, k2, yo, k2tog, k2, yo twice, k2tog, k1.
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Row 6
k3, p1, k4, yo, k2tog, k1.
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Row 7
sl 1, k2, yo, k2tog, k6.
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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.
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Swatch Photos
Example of the Butterfly Edging. Reversible (Click for Larger Image)
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