Sunday, 15 August 2010

Picot Edge Cast Off

Picot Edge Cast Off
This knitted edging makes a pretty finish for a feminine look.

1. To start - knit 2 stitches, pass first stitch over second stitch, as you would for a cast off stitch.
2. Pass the stitch from the right hand needle back over to the left hand needle.
3. Make two stitches onto the left hand needle by making backward loops.
4. Cast off four stitches.
Repeat instructions, 2, 3, 4 as required.

Ready to begin picot cast off edge.


1. Knit 2 stitches, pass first stitch over second stitch, as you would for a cast off stitch.



2. Pass the stitch from the right hand needle back over to the left hand needle.



3. Make two stitches onto the left hand needle by making backward loops.



Picture shows first stitch passed back onto left needle with the two new stitches made by backward loops.



4. Cast off four stitches



Continue instructions 2, 3, 4 as required.

Enjoy!