Knitting Techniques: Selvedge Stitches and Yarn Over Methods

Introduction to Selvedge Stitches

The quantity of stitches is multiplied by 4 plus 2 selvedge stitches. Repeat 2 vertical rows for best results.

Note that selvedge stitches aren't stated on the scheme.

Row Instructions

1st Row (Right-Side)

Begin with 1 selvedge stitch, then follow these instructions:

• * 1 yarn over
• 1 broaching (slip 1 knit stitch, 1 knit stitch, draw it through the slipped stitch)
• 2 knit stitches*

Repeat from * to * until the last stitch, and finish with 1 selvedge stitch.

2nd Row (Wrong-Side)

Start with 1 selvedge stitch, and then continue with the following:

• * 1 yarn over
• purl 2 together
• 2 purl stitches*

Repeat from * to * until reaching the last stitch, and complete with 1 selvedge stitch.