How to Knit the Scallop Edging

The scallop edging stitch is lace border with an angular scalloped design. The diamond like motifs consist of V like eyelet patterns, which are repeated to create the scallop edge. This border is worked separately and then sewn on afterward.

It would look great as a finishing to a shawl, blanket, or scarf.

K

Knit Stitch

P

Purl Stitch

K2TOG

Knit 2 Together

K3TOG

Knit 3 Together

PSSO

Pass Slip Stitch Over

P2SSO

Pass 2 Slip Stitch Over – slip two stitches as if to knit, slipping them at the same time.

YO

Yarn Over

NOTE: This border is knit separately and then sewn on

Cast On: Multiple of 13 sts + 2

• Prep Rows: Work 4 rows in Garter st (every row knit).
• Row 1 (RS): K3, *sl 1, k1, psso, sl 2, k3tog, p2sso, k2tog, k4; rep from * to last 12 sts, sl 1, k1, psso, sl 2, k3tog, p2sso, k2tog, k3
• Row 2: P4, *yo, p1, yo, p6; rep from * to last 5 sts, yo, p1, yo, p4.
• Row 3: K1, yo, *k2, sl 1, k1, psso, k1, k2tog, k2, yo; rep from * to last st, k1.
• Row 4: P2, *yo, p2, yo, p3, yo, p2, yo, p1; rep from * to last st, p1.
• Row 5: K2, yo, k1, *yo, sl 1, k1, psso, k1, sl 1, k2tog, psso, k1, k2tog, [yo, k1] 3 times; rep from * to last 12 sts, yo sl 1, k1, psso, k1, sl 1, k2tog, psso, k1, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, k2.
• Row 6: Purl.
• Row 7: K5, *yo, sl 2, k3tog, p2sso, yo, k7; rep from * to last 10 sts, yo, sl 2, k3tog, p2sso, yo, k5.
• Row 8: Knit.
• Row 9: Knit.
• Row 10: Knit.
• Row 11: Knit.
• Row 12: Knit.

Repeat rows 1-12 until you have reached your desired length.