Five Ways to Make NEAT SIDE EDGES in Knitting

[@marianabonilla3511]

Thank you for this tutorial! It was incredibly useful to me in making my first scarf after years of not knitting. Here are the timestamps for each of the five ways so other viewers can easily navigate the tutorial: 0:18 #1: Looks like a chain of stitches 1:37 #2: Looks like a chain of little beads 4:03 #3: Two garter stitches at each side 5:52 #4: Seed stitch at each side 7:52 #5: i-cord that is created as you knit

[@marianabonilla3511]

If you could pin this so people can use the timestamps, that would be great, thanks!

[@10rowsaday]

Just did. Thank you, Mariana :-)

[@hugonardini790]

Good work

[@fionaelliott8219]

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[@erinvh620]

This video is so simple and clear. Really well-made and extremely helpful. Also, I love this woman. She talks at the perfect pace, has a very pleasant voice, and I love her accent.

[@10rowsaday]

Thank you so much, Erin :-) Happy knitting, my friend! Maryna

[@friedmansfresh]

Thank you. The most helpful parts of this video were when you said explicitly to add and how many to add stitches to the cast on. Also every time you said "right side, wrong side, it doesn't matter." These statements seem simple, but they are extremely clarifying and make this video a tutorial that can actually be used!

[@taurusarmas3822]

Thank you so much! I'm in my 60s and I just started learning to knit 2 weeks ago from these You Tube videos. My edges were so loopy and ugly, it was frustrating since I have no one to really ask what was wrong.I just came upon this video last evening. I tried the first couple of ways but without success until the third one. Its great that you show multiple examples. My last swatch is beautiful! Thanks again.

[@martimccorkhill5512]

I have been knitting for at least 50 years and have never had edge instructions so clearly presented. Thank you for taking the time and being so detailed in your presentation. I'm looking forward to neater edges in the future.

[@10rowsaday]

Thank you, Marti. I'm happy you find my instructions easy to follow :-)

[@phuongkern8027]

BEST instructions for any level of knitters. I’m glad to start learning how to knit the right way with options too. Thank you very much for for your video.

[@TheLouwyan]

Thank you very much. After over 50 years of knitting I'm finally able to make neat edges. Such a relief.

[@wiwoods4me]

Thank you so much..you are very thorough. Your swatches are so even and neat.

[@Rocknroll37]

Maryna, I have watched an insane number of knitting videos over the past 2 days. Yours and your techniques are top notch! Like many other less experienced knitters, I have been dissatisfied with my edges. Now that you have given excellent tutorials on how to finish the sides of a knitting project, I can feel more accomplished as a knitter! Thank you for all your tutorials!

[@10rowsaday]

Thank you, Gigi! I am so happy to know that this tutorial helped you to feel better about your knitting skills :-) Happy knitting, my friend!

[@14gemgirl]

This is definitely one of the best videos on edging. Very easy to understand and see what she is doing!

[@10rowsaday]

Thank you. I'm glad you enjoyed this tutorial :-) Happy knitting!

[@ruthhalliwell-johnson8610]

Finally someone has shown various how to neatly knit selvedges ! Thank you so much. It it so exciting to have a choice!

[@lynosborne3081]

Thanks so much! You make it so easy to follow each technique. When I need instructions on anything in knitting you are who I turn to . 💙

[@10rowsaday]

Oooh, thank you so much, Lyn :-)

[@pandapearl385]

I just found your channel and website today and I am so excited! There are no classes or knitting guilds in my area and other tutorials just didn't make sense to me. You are a very easy person to listen to, and your directions are easy to understand. My grandmother taught me to knit when I was 6. I would try now and again, but could never manage anything more challenging than a scarf. With your videos my ability has increased by leaps and bounds. Thank you so much!

[@10rowsaday]

Kate, I'm so happy to know that my tutorials make sense to you :-) If you need help with something that is not yet explained in a video tutorial, send me an email and I'll do my best to help. Happy knitting!

[@phf3238]

Thank you. Your clear explanations were a huge help for a pattern that had horrid edges.

[@sedoamp]

I have watched your teaching videos now for a few years off and on as well as other sites and I love yours the best! Your voice and explanations are so clear and easy for me that I have learned so many great techniques which has greatly improved my knitting. Thank you so much for being such a great teacher!!!!

[@cherryblossom4299]

The best tutorial on knitted edging! Very clear and precise instructions that's so easy to understand. Thank you for sharing. 🌹

[@10rowsaday]

Thank you, Cherryblossom :-)

[@ceciliabermudez4898]

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[@MsPotter05]

What a great tutorial so helpful

[@knitchat9375]

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[@korrisitsipknit3940]

I just found your video by accident. I have watched a lot of videos and you are the ONLY person that knits the same way I do! ☺️

[@premalatasreekumar9809]

Best tuturial for the knitting edges not to curl. Very useful👍👍

[@lizayue906]

You just solved my problem. Your demonstration is so clear and easy to understand. Thank you so much.

[@10rowsaday]

Happy to help, Liza :-)

[@dianelakata1308]

Always very clear instructions. Beautiful hands without the distractions of nail color or jewelry !!

[@10rowsaday]

Thank you so much, Diane :-)

[@juliaarthur1609]

You are amazing. This is incredibly helpful. I was familiar with the first four. But the 5th method knocked my socks off. I love it! Thank you!

[@10rowsaday]

Thank you, Julia :-)

[@ruedina]

I wonder how anyone could give a minus to such clear, useful and well done tutorial....

[@10rowsaday]

Oooh, thank you so much, Agata. You are very kind :-) Thank you!

[@Stephanie-k8r]

I think its because as say a day old beginner the terminology is so confusing, like what is slip?

[@joyjackson5456]

Excellent teaching! Thank you for making it clear (going step by step) as to what-to-do & how-to-do these added stitches "for every row" to get a nice, clean border without the curling. On to making some scarfs as gifts (Thumbs up!)

[@vanessajmcintosh]

The best tutorial I have seen, very clear instructions, beautiful neat edges and knitting and I love the blue background 😊 Thanks!!

[@10rowsaday]

Thank you so much, Vanessa! I'm happy you enjoyed this tutorial :-)

[@balgrantango460]

I love how you knit! a lot faster than holding the thread in the right hand. Thanks for sharing!

[@10rowsaday]

Thank you, Balgran :-) I plan to make a video about the basics of Continental knitting (the knitting style I use) in a few weeks. Stay tuned :-)

[@DB-ph2fo]

@@10rowsaday It was so nice to finally see someone who knits like I do. You hardly ever see anyone do it this way but it seems like it is so much easier and faster than the way everyone else does when they have to pick up the yarn and move it over with their hand!

[@10rowsaday]

@@DB-ph2fo Agreed :-)

[@DB-ph2fo]

@@10rowsaday And I also meant to thank you for this excellent tutorial!

[@susanphend2189]

What an excellent tutorial! Your instructions were very clear AND you have beautiful hands. 🤗

[@10rowsaday]

Thank you so much, Susan :-)

[@rubyfisch5077]

Thanks! Exactly what I was looking for, in clear instructions. Perfect!

[@rmuller366]

Fabulous tips for edging. I love the last two especially, and can’t wait to try them. Thank you for sharing!

[@bobbyboy7340]

Thank you for this easy and well explained instruction for this beginner knitter.

[@lilladevihargoon9078]

Thank you so much, i always had a problem knitting scarves. Appreciate this tutorial great job.💗 .

[@MarinaRishelle]

This is so helpful! I'm attempting to make a blanket and was looking for a way to make it look more professional. Thank you!

[@carmitaliac6624]

Great video. Best explanation ever on the different edges. I just love the way you teach. Thank you so much!🌸

[@10rowsaday]

Thank you, Carm :-)

[@asharp6591]

This is such a helpful tutorial Maryna. Thank you for your expertise!

[@10rowsaday]

You are most welcome! Happy knitting :-)

[@lewzgirl1969]

This was a great overview of different side-edge techniques to give your knits a nicely finished look. I’m most likely to use the 1st method for my current project because it’s neither a straight stockinette nor garter stitch pattern and the first method will probably work best. I also appreciate the suggestion of doing a little swatch in the pattern to see how the various methods will look. Thanks 😊

[@10rowsaday]

Thank you, Lisa. I agree - the first method is very versatile and it works with various stitch patterns. Happy knitting :-)

[@Cthecool]

I’m Amazed! I’ve been doing 1 and four; but these other three I will definitely utilize! Fabulous tutorial and I Thank You very much. Clear, concise, and inspiring!❤️🌹❣️

[@10rowsaday]

Thank you so much, Carla, you are so kind!

[@Cthecool]

10rowsaday You are more than welcome! Now, I will watch all the other videos! I’m just getting back into knitting the last 6 months and these videos are the best I’ve seen to really help me get precisely the tools needed to perfect my work. Thank You very much🌹🤗

[@ancamg]

This is the best video about knitting. I am quite experienced but I have never thought about doing those edges. thank you!

[@10rowsaday]

Thank you! I'm happy you learn new tricks from my tutorials :-)

[@roseduke591]

Wonderful tutorial. I enjoyed watching you knit. Thank you

[@10rowsaday]

You are most welcome, Rose :-) Happy knitting!

[@Sandra_HereToSeeTheDuctTape]

Interesting! I always do an I-cord with slip all/knit all at the beginning/end of a row, never with alternating slip/knit stitches. Going to make a swatch today to see the difference between the 2 methods. Thank you for your video, very well explained! :-)

[@10rowsaday]

It is just another way of forming an i-cord-looking edge. This method doesn't leave long yarn floats at the edges. The method you use is also great and the floats normally disappear after blocking. Happy knitting :-)

[@deborahhobson8306]

@@10rowsaday Thank you for explaining this. I was just going to ask why you slipped two stitches in the I-cord selvage. That now makes logical sense as a way to eliminate the long float. Very helpful. Thank you for a very clear instructional video. Well done!

[@bexh3860]

Love how easy you have made this! Life changer. Thanks ❤

[@christines1924]

Wow! I've never seen the 5th method. Can't wait to try it!

[@10rowsaday]

Have fun experimenting with the edges, Christine :-)

[@idratherbewithmycatrightnow]

Great video! Liked and saved for whenever I need a nice edge!

[@giovannaalvaro8132]

Excellent video, even my mom who only speaks Italian and French was able to follow.

[@10rowsaday]

Thank you so much, Giovanna! Your mom is so smart to figure out instructions even though she doesn't speak English. Say hi to her for me :-)

[@fouziaaslam824]

I started loving you on seeing your first video. You are a great help

[@helenrieck2343]

thank you, best ever tutorial on knitting edging!!

[@Cyndance]

Your instructions are so easy to and follow. I'll post your link on my knitting group page.

[@10rowsaday]

Thank you so much, Cynde :-)

[@zasr7171]

Very nicely explained and may I add how neat your work is . Thank you

[@10rowsaday]

Thank you :-)

[@bruceshoemaker1798]

Excellent tutorial! Well paced, very clear and MOST helpful. Thank you!

[@10rowsaday]

Thank you, Bruce :-)

[@cynthiaakacyndsmith6539]

I so love your knitting it is so perfect. I wall be trying these edges.

[@10rowsaday]

Thank you, Cynthia 🙏

[@kyleyee5963]

Very clear tutorial and the comparisons are wonderful.

[@10rowsaday]

Thank you, Kyle :-)

[@meade2072]

Great ideas and beautiful stitches as well. Thanks for sharing these techniques.

[@naomivandici4949]

Thank you so much, you are the best teacher! Your explanations are very helpful for me. Blessings!

[@10rowsaday]

Thank you, Naomi! I am so glad my explanations make sense to you :-)

[@omag9343]

This is very helpful because the edge of my scarfs would look horrible otherwise. I will try to see which edging will work for me. Thank you!

[@doadirockwell9317]

nice clear instructions with great samples - thanks for this

[@carmenburger4214]

Love your tutorial! Gave me great ideas for my future projects. Thanks so much!!

[@theastewart6721]

Wonderful tutorial! Thanks for sharing these great edgings!

[@10rowsaday]

Thank you, Thea! I am glad you like this tutorial :-)

[@KrisD1313]

I am, like Terry Ann Sweeney, 75% done an infinity scarf, and wish I had seen this before starting my project. And this is only my 2nd knitting project. Thank you for the clear instructions!

[@10rowsaday]

Thank you :-) All your scarves will have perfect edges from now on :-)

[@patriciaphillips8229]

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[@kml223]

These are some really nice edges thanks so much.

[@natashamudford4011]

I was so close... just experimenting on my own ... glad I decided to look this up.... starting scarf over for the 3rd or 4th time now...

[@10rowsaday]

You are one brave knitter, Natasha :-) It's always fun to experiment with stitches. Good luck with the scarf!

[@qldr2305]

You are such a great teacher!!

[@tubetubepleasure]

Thank you for your demonstration, all of the edges are very beautiful.

[@10rowsaday]

Thank you, Edna :-) Happy knitting!

[@patriciaphillips8229]

I love these. Instructions. Have been looking for them for years and years. So clear!

[@jeebs1298]

Your work is beautiful!

[@10rowsaday]

Thank you so much, Sarah! You are very kind. Thank you :-)

[@ImGinaMarie]

Perfectly presented instructions!! Thank you so much this is awesome!!

[@10rowsaday]

Thank you :-)

[@lcontri]

Thank you very much for the information. This is extremely helpful.😊

[@10rowsaday]

Thank you, Lucia. I am happy I could help :-)

[@bindupanapalli9838]

Thank you for explaining so thoroughly.

[@10rowsaday]

You are most helpful, Bindu :-) Happy knitting!

[@dana677]

I found you, I like what I see, I subscribed 🌸

[@10rowsaday]

Thank you, my friend 🙏

[@amyfrost2811]

Great tutorial- thank you. If KZbin videos don't work for you, you need to be a hand model! ;-)

[@10rowsaday]

Thank you, Amy. I'll stick with KZbin for now ;-)

[@sirenap1572]

Thank you for this. Great ideas I haven't considered. Can you tell me or do you have a video for what to do when changing yarns with these edges? My last projects edges look kind of funky at the color changes and I'm not sure why. I'm especially interested what you do with a color change at a slip stitch. Does that make sense? Thanks!

[@10rowsaday]

Hi Sirena, When we work with several colours, it is better to change the colour right after you work the selvedge stitch that form the edge. The colour pattern at the edge will have a jog, but the edge will look neat and tidy. Good luck :-)

[@sirenap1572]

@@10rowsaday Thank you! I hadn't thought of doing it like that.

[@veckym9805]

That amusing thank you for teaching us it’s so helpful since I’m just beginner and I unfortunately wasting my yarn 🧶 by making ugly ages☹️ Take care 🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@10rowsaday]

You are most welcome, Vecky :-) I'm glad you like the methods explained in this tutorial. One of the good things about knitting is that we rarely waste yarn - we can always unravel a project and use the same yarn to make something else. Happy knitting!

[@terryannsweeney4428]

Great clear instructions! I am a beginner knitter... I am 3/4 of the way through a shawl, wished I would have seen this video first to make a nicer edge!

[@10rowsaday]

No worries, Terry Ann. I am sure you'll make many beautiful shawls with perfect edges :-) Happy knitting!

[@sugarbabie1681]

4 and 5 are so dag gum easy and sooo pretty even on the odd color yarn your using Thank you

[@10rowsaday]

It doesn't have to be complicated. In many cases, the best solutions are the easiest ones. Hooray to simple knitting! :-)

[@kim2cat]

Love your teaching method 👍💕

[@maggiethorne3567]

Can you tell me how you accommodate the extra stitches when you start shaping ( as in shaping for sleeves) please

[@10rowsaday]

Here's a tutorial that explains how to shape with selvedges - www.10rowsaday.com/fully-fashioned-shaping Happy knitting :-)

[@shirleyens7707]

The first method is especially useful when you will be joining/seaming pieces as in side seams of a sweater. I have used it for years.

[@10rowsaday]

I can't agree more, Shirley. Slip stitch selvedges are very helpful for seaming.

[@pennyclark9079]

Fantastic instructional video Thanks so much 😉👏👍

[@theknittingcraft3151]

Beautiful craft 👌

[@10rowsaday]

Thanks :-)

[@patriciah.7830]

Merci pour ces explications très intéressantes et qui me donnent envie de tester sur mes prochains projets. 🙏

[@sangeetagoyal507]

Very helpful n useful tip thanks for sharing this lovely video from India love to watch your videos

[@korinamarroquin1156]

I purl both sides and it comes out good

[@berylthokozaningubane2351]

Wow!!! Thank you. I adore this.

[@juliaang6228]

Thanks for the tips! I am now making a cardigan (my first project!) and am at the first cast off row for the back panel to shape the armholes for the sleeves. Would you advise me to continue the method of slipping the first stitch and purling the last throughout the rows of decreases? I am noticing a large gap between the first loop on the needle (for the edging) and my other stitches. Thanks so much for the help in advance :)

[@10rowsaday]

Hi Julia, When you shape the edges by working two stitches together, you can make these decreases right after you slip the first stitch and right before you purl the last stitch. But if the shaping is steeper and the pattern tells you to bind off several stitches at the beginning of a row, include the selvedge stitch into the number of stitches you bind off (the total number of stitches you bind off should be the same as stated in the pattern). This will break the chain of stitches at the edges but you will continue making it once the shaping is finished. Good luck :-)

[@juliaang6228]

@@10rowsaday thank you so much for your help :)

[@kittykittybangbang9367]

Way 1: 0:04 Way 2: 1:22 Way 3: 3:47 Way 4: 5:38 Way 5: 7:37

[@10rowsaday]

Thank you for taking the time to mark the time stamps.

[@ulkamashruwala1321]

Thank you dear for these tips.🙏

[@CraftMagick77]

Please, what is the stitch pattern used in example 5? I am in love 😍

[@10rowsaday]

My dear Anavel, I'm so glad that you like the look of that stitch pattern, even though there is nothing special about that stitch - it is a simple stockinette stitch with i-cord selvedges. Happy knitting :-)

[@suskky]

5 stares--------best video I have yet to see.

[@10rowsaday]

Thank you so much, suskky :-)

[@cherrylstimpson5739]

Thank you very much for this very helpful tutorial they are lovely edges, is there is any help with picking up stitching or correcting mistakes in these edges particularly the 5th one. Thanks again🧶

[@10rowsaday]

You are very welcome, Cherryl :-) As to correcting mistakes in edge stitches, I plan to make a tutorial about this in two weeks. Stay tuned :-)

[@nicklestergalor3236]

How about that beautiful cast on? And are those techniques also applicable to 1x1 ribbed knitting?

[@10rowsaday]

Hi Nick. The cast-on edge is formed by the regular long-tail cast-on and two rows of knitting. I made it to keep the edge from curling. As to using these methods on 1x1 ribbing, yes, they will work great with any stitch pattern. An even better way to make side edges for ribbing is to add brioche selvedges. The tutorial about this technique is at www.10rowsaday.com/brioche-selvedges Happy knitting :-)

[@karenfreedman6605]

Another amazing video! You have a wonderful way of explaining without talking down to us. Thank you. I do have an unrelated question- do you block your swatches before demonstrating. It just occurred to me while watching, that none of your swatches are curled.

[@10rowsaday]

Hi Karen. Thank you so much for watching my tutorials and for the kind words :-) Yes, I block most of my swatches because curling hides sections of the swatch and distracts from the knitting technique. Some swatches do well without blocking, especially the ones that have one garter ridge at the bottom. Happy knitting :-)

[@fzacour]

Best tutorial ever!!!! i love the pattern you are using as gauge. Can you tell me the name? Greattings from Brasil

[@10rowsaday]

Thank you, Flavia! The swatches are made in plain stockinette stitch. Nothing fancy :-)

[@rajniarora9527]

Helping video dear...thanks for sharing...Love

[@vitapecialiune8351]

Wow! You'll be my teacher how to knit :D

[@10rowsaday]

I hope so :-)

[@petergourgon6900]

thanks for this great tutorial....definitely will be using these techniques

[@10rowsaday]

Thanks, Peter :-)

[@TamaraBraun-g2o]

I have a question. Does any of these methods prevent your work from rolling up on the sides or do you still have to the a special knit pattern to prevent the roll up?

[@10rowsaday]

If the project is narrow, ways #3, 4 and 5 will keep it from curling. If the project is wider, add more selvedge stitches (4, 5, or even more) at each side of the fabric and work those stitches in garter stitch as we do in way #3, or in seed stitch as we do in way #4. Happy knitting!

[@rhondabeckwith8782]

AWESOME!!! Best tip ever,,looks so much more professional.... thank you...hugs

[@10rowsaday]

Thank you, Rhonda :-)

[@marymanzoni6117]

Hi, thank you for the demos. How would you change colours at the beginning of the rows on the number 1 sample please?

[@10rowsaday]

Hi Mary, if the edges of the project are going to be visible, it's better to attach the yarn in a new colour at the very beginning of the row, then knit the first stitch instead of slipping it. Work to the last stitch and purl the last stitch. Then continue to slip the first stitch in every row. You can also attach the new colour after you slip the first stitch. That will keep the chain of side stitches uninterrupted, but the colours will be a bit shifted at the very beginning of a row. Happy knitting :-)

[@shirleysavoury5638]

@@10rowsaday I had the same question as Mary. I was thinking about changing the colour at the last purl stitch.

[@thgusdl]

Thank you so much for this video The best tip ever

[@helenwalker5704]

So glad I found your knitting tutorials! Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us! 🤗 I'm a beginner knitter and the way you explain, it's easy to follow and attempt. P.s love your sweater, it's exactly the look I want to knit for a knitted tunic. Would you consider a tutorial for a knitted tunic top? 🙂🤩

[@10rowsaday]

Thank you, Helen :-) The sweater I'm wearing in this video is called Sideways Sweater. The pattern is at www.10rowsaday.com/sideways-sweater Happy knitting!

[@helenwalker5704]

@@10rowsaday it's exactly what I've been searching the web for but couldn't find a pattern that was close until now! I'm so excited to purchase and knit this sweater next month 😍 I want to make it a bit longer to cover my behind. Do I increase the length of the body, is this okay to do? I know I'll get more confident as I do more knitting, I'm dreaming knitting, haha 😄 Helen in Canada 🇨🇦

[@lesalaurence7385]

How did you do the bottom of the swatch sample? What stitch was that. I like it.

[@10rowsaday]

I worked in garter stitch for two rows to keep the fabric from curling up. Happy knitting, Lesa :-)

[@irishknitter17]

You can also brioche the first and last stitch

[@10rowsaday]

Absolutely! There are so many amazing ways to make the edges of our projects neat and tidy. Thank you for sharing your favourite one :-)

[@mirjanacuranovic3474]

Beautiful explanations,thank for having you.

[@10rowsaday]

Thank you so much, Mirjana :-) I am happy the explanations make sense to you. Happy knitting!

[@elizabethcordia9475]

Great tutorial! Appreciate you teach in English style. Will you explain the proper method in rib stitching? I’ve seen two ways. One with knitting in just back of knit stitch and then pearling as usual and another knitting in back of pearl stitch. I’m very confused. Thank you!!

[@10rowsaday]

Hi Elizabeth, normally we knit through the front loop and purl through the front loop when we work in a regular ribbing pattern. The pattern that you described is a "half-twisted rib" that results in a tighter fabric that doesn't stretch as much. It's a great solution for cuffs and necklines because this rib holds the shape better than the regular rib. You can make this ribbing by either knitting through the back loop OR purling through the back loop. The first option (knitting through the back loop) is usually easier. We can also work in a fully twisted ribbing when every stitch is twisted. To make it, you will need to knit through the back loop AND purl through the back loop. It's a bit fiddly but totally worth the effort if you want to make nice cuffs or/and necklines. Happy knitting!

[@elizabethcordia9475]

10rowsaday thank you!

[@cillafontana4536]

Thank you so much! I can't wait to start something so I can use one of your lovely edgings. And I personally really like the fine green yarn against the blue wall... and your beautiful hands!!

[@10rowsaday]

Thank you, Cilla :-) Good luck with your new project!