Knitted Edge Stitch for Summer Tops
The knitted edge stitch is an excellent choice for summer tops, as it creates a clean, stretchy, and polished finish that enhances the garment's overall appearance. This technique involves a simple knitting or purling pattern along the edges, which prevents curling and adds durability, making it ideal for lightweight and breathable summer fabrics.
Knitting materials and tools:
- Straight needles, size 4 (US 6 /UK 8)
- Caron Simply Soft (4) – 100% acrylic.
Common abbreviations of knitting stitches:
- k – knit
- p – purl
- k2tog – knit 2 together
- sel s – selvage stitch: always slip the first stitch purlwise, work to the last stitch, knit the last stitch
Knit easy border pattern for summer tops:
Cast on an odd number of stitches. If your pattern calls for an even number, you are going to always knit (k) the last stitch before the selvage st.
Row 1: sel s, [k1(through the back loop), pull up a loop going underneath left needle] – repeat till the end, sel s.
Row 2: sel s, [slip next stitch holding working yarn in front, k1(through the back loop)]– repeat till the end, sel s.
Row 3: sel s, k2tog all the way across, sel s.
Row 4: sel s, knit all stitches, sel s.
After this row adjust the knitting based on your pattern or simply knit in stockinette stitch.
Row 5: sel s, knit all stitches, sel s.
Row 6: sel s, purl all stitches, sel s.
Row 7: sel s, knit all stitches, sel s.
Row 8: sel s, purl all stitches, sel s.