Stitch Description
The simple garter selvedge edge is a finishing technique to create a nicer edge along your work. This provides additional structure and a professional look. It’s a simple technique to improve your knitting and can be used with almost any project.
Technique Instructions
Row 1
k1, knit across to last st, k1
Row 2
k1, purl across to last st, k1.
Repeat rows 1-2 until you have reached your desired length.
Example Photos
Example of the Simple Garter Selvedge Edge.
Wonderful explanation – as usual!!! I use this stitch all the time, since I saw it on your tutorial.
I am knitting the continental way 🙂
Thank youfor the tutorial,I intend to use this on my next project.
Bernice
Thanks for all the ideas on knitting. This helps alot with me understanding different techniques.I am almost finished my project of making a blanket,and I used most of your patterns.
Awesome!