How to Knit the Butterfly Edging
In Edgings
Stitch Description
Video Tutorial
Abbreviations
- K
- Knit Stitch
- P
- Purl Stitch
- K2tog
- Knit Two Together
- YO
- Yarn Over
Stitch Details
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
