This video knitting tutorial will help you learn how to knit the criss cross selvedge edge. This stitch creates a spiral look on the side. The criss cross selvedge edge stitch would be great for baby blankets, afghans, and slippers!
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-P
Left Twist Stitch-LT
Right Twist Stitch-RT
Skill: Easy
Cast On:Multiple of 7 sts + 2.
Pattern Instructions
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Row 1
do a RT, Then knit in pattern until last 2 sts.
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Row 2
for the last 2 sts do a LT.
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Row 3
(Wrong Side): p1 on right side, then continue in pattern until that last st on the row.
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Row 4
purl the last st on wrong side.
Repeat rows 1-4 until you have reached your desired length.
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