Structured Selvedge Edge

Structured Selvedge Edge

This video knitting tutorial will help you learn how to knit the structured selvedge edge. This stitch is a way of creating a border on the side of your work. The structured selvedge edge stitch would be great for all edging projects!

Materials Used in this Tutorial

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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
Stockinette Stitch-St st
Purl 2 Together-p2tog

Knit 1 Through Back of Loop (k1 tbl)-

Skill: Easy
Cast On:Multiple of 7 sts + 2.

Pattern Instructions

  1. Row 1

    k1 leave the st on the main needle then you are going to k1 tbl in the same stitch.

  2. Row 2

    Purl the last 2 sts together.

Repeat rows 1 and 2 until you have reached your desired length.

Swatch Photos

Example of the Structured Selvedge Edge.
Example of the Structured Selvedge Edge. (Click for Larger Image)
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