Stitch Description
This knitting tutorial will help you learn how to knit the scalloped shell edging. The scalloped shell edging would be great for edging any project!
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Materials Used

Valley Yarns Northampton
Sourced the softest wool WEBS could find and dyed in a beautiful collection of solid colors and heathered shades. It is a dream to felt and soft enough for cozy garments. Valley Yarns Northampton also has a whopping 247 yards per skein. It is beautiful and economical. Made in Peru.
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Abbreviations
- K
- Knit Stitch
- P
- Purl Stitch
- YO
- Yarn Over
- Garter St
- Garter Stitch
Stitch Details
Stitch Characteristics
Pattern Instructions
Cast On: Multiples of 5 + 2
- Note: Cast on the required number of sts using the thumb method.
- Row 1: (right side): K1, yo, *k5, slip successively the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th, sts just worked over the 1st and off needle, yo; rep from* to last st, k1.
- Row 2: P1, *[p1, yo, k1, tbl] into next st, p1; rep from * to end.
- Row 3: K2, k1 tbl, *k3, k1 tbl; rep from * to last 2 sts, k2.
Work 3 rows in Garter st. These 6 rows from the edging.
So cute!
I just finished watching How to knit the scalloped shell edging – how do I do it in reverse to finish an edge with the same design???
I’m sure it is possible, but we do not have a way to do it as of now.
Hello, can you advise on how to knit this edging on the round?
THanks in advance.