How to Knit a Cleaner Edge Tutorial

[@marlenejones6266]

Oh gads without you i would have the ugliest scarf to give my granddaughter. Im old and still have to ask for help. Thank you for this so much. Its so so simple eh?

[@DesignsbyPhanessa]

You're welcome. This is just one of many ways you can knit a nicer edge. I'm sure your granddaughter would love anything you made her! My sister made me one that was perfect in her own way and I still love that scarf!

[@zhillaburns1160]

thank you for explaining this so clearly. not one of the previous tutorials were as clear as yours.

[@DesignsbyPhanessa]

Glad it was helpful!

[@catherinemuse740]

Thank you so much for helping me to understand this what I thought was a difficult edge stitch. You made it so easy to follow, thanks again.

[@DesignsbyPhanessa]

You are so welcome!

[@shirleybose3143]

wow...as easy as that and ive been doing my head in. I'm a complete beginner at knitting. But as an embroiderer I've always appreciated clean stitches. So, thanks for this

[@DesignsbyPhanessa]

You are so welcome!

[@aza4523]

So, I was very confused, cause every video I was finding was how to make a “DIY Chunk Blanket” and that’s knot what I’m doing. I started knitting when I was about 8, and I got into crochet thanks to it! I’ve been trying to make a blanket for quite some time now, but was never able to find such a helpful video! I have a book, but it only goes off of the basic leading things (lol) And for anyone still confused, and for myself if and or when I come back. R- Right Side L- Left side R- First and last stitch will be slip L- First and last stitch will be pearl (stockinette)

[@TheOlysan]

Thank you. Simple clear instructions. Finally understood. Watched so many videos that sound so complicated and twist yarn in such awkward ways. I like your style.

[@DesignsbyPhanessa]

You are so welcome! ❤️ 😘😘😘

[@BarbaraEmersonBEE]

Thank you for having a nice, calm voice, not yelling and having subtle background music. I think people are forgetting that music should be in the background! :)

[@DesignsbyPhanessa]

Thank you for your kind words.

[@ZeynabuLeVon]

Thank you so much for this. It was very easy to understand. I like the color you used and the needles because it made the stitch definition easy to see.

[@kidsnkittens]

Thank you! I’ve wondered how to have clean edges. So appreciate this!

[@DesignsbyPhanessa]

No problem. Of course there are many different ways ☺️

[@janelmore8957]

Thank you! This is such a wonderful tutorial! You really have a knack for explaining this stuff.

[@DesignsbyPhanessa]

Thank you! So glad you enjoyed it!

[@liniwaskow321]

Thank you for the clear and simple tutorial. I've been using slip the first stitch knitwise and purling the last stitch on every row. This also gives a nice edging. :)

[@DesignsbyPhanessa]

You’re welcome!

[@trubluecrafter1060]

Finally! a tutorial that gets to the point quickly, with easy to see stitches! Thanks! God bless you. Romans 10:9-13; John 3:16-21

[@DesignsbyPhanessa]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jeanbudgell7015]

Thank you so much, edges look way better than before.👍🌟🌹🙏

[@DesignsbyPhanessa]

Welcome!!

[@huebinhtrinh4830]

Thanks so much and thanks so much for not going too fast by repeating the instructions twice. I am a beginner knitter and any instructions that are slower and clearer are a great help. Thanks

[@DesignsbyPhanessa]

You’re welcome! You can also slow the videos down. I’ll just sound kinda slow 🤣

[@edmey]

Your video and explanation has been so helpful...so glad I found you. Thanks!

[@DesignsbyPhanessa]

Glad it was helpful! 🥰🥰🥰

[@angelachai3346]

Thank you. I particularly like your voice - perect. I am always anxious when I follow KZbin tutorials.

[@DesignsbyPhanessa]

Thank you! I don’t particularly like my voice. 😂

[@suzannedougan4923]

I have watched many videos on this but yours is the best!!! Thank you

[@DesignsbyPhanessa]

So glad you enjoyed it!!!! 🥰

[@deniseschaefer5436]

Thank you so much for the slow version... now I understand how to do this... thank you

[@DesignsbyPhanessa]

Glad I could help!

[@moonhuynh-saunders1819]

Thank you ! Very easy instructions. Now I know how to do a good edge slip stitch ! 🙏🙏

[@DesignsbyPhanessa]

Glad it was helpful!

[@gayathriramdas4342]

Neat edges !!! I 💕 it. Thank You Very Much 🥰

[@DesignsbyPhanessa]

You’re welcome 💖

[@michelesipe4048]

Thank you!! This will DEFINITELY help with seaming.

[@DesignsbyPhanessa]

😀

[@kls22201]

Thank you! You did a real nice job demonstrating that!

[@DesignsbyPhanessa]

Glad it was helpful!

[@noriskern7385]

It”s easy and it works perfectly.. Thank you for sharing.

[@DesignsbyPhanessa]

Glad it helped

[@kaori17az]

Thanks for your easy instructions. It was a very good tutorial.

[@DesignsbyPhanessa]

Glad it was helpful! ❤️

[@vernitathompson9860]

Thank you for that. I don't have smooth edges most time. I always slip the first stitch

[@DesignsbyPhanessa]

There’s many other ways too. 😄

[@helenrieck2343]

Thank you for the tip!!!

[@mariebal4371]

How do we know what is the wrong side and right side?

[@DesignsbyPhanessa]

Place a marker on the right side

[@juliaang6228]

Thanks for the tip! 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 this method throughout the 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 :)

[@DesignsbyPhanessa]

If you are decreasing you may want to decrease further away from the edge (if pattern allows it). Maybe that’ll decrease the hole? Without seeing, I’m not sure if I’m answering your question properly 🙃

[@amberturk5974]

Thank you for the very clear instructions 😊

[@DesignsbyPhanessa]

You’re welcome 😊

[@elidahyde3941]

Thank you nice and easy great tutorial 😊

[@louisenicholas7077]

Great Tip. Thanks for showing

[@DesignsbyPhanessa]

Glad it was helpful!

[@maddiseymour2060]

I tried to follow this, but the ends of my rows just look like knots, do you know why this is and how I can fix it?

[@DesignsbyPhanessa]

Make sure when you slip the first stitch (especially on the wrong sides) that your working yarn is in the BACK. alternatively you can just slip the first stitch and purl the last stitch of every row

[@maddiseymour2060]

@@DesignsbyPhanessa perfect ! That is what I was doing wrong - the yarn not being at the back thank you

[@juliecorbeil9060]

Hi,thank you so much for this, what a difference but I’m stomped. I’m doing a trial run on a little cardigan before I use the correct yarn. What happens to the extra stitch at the beginning and the end when the row starts or finishes with Cast off 6 sts? Thank you

[@DesignsbyPhanessa]

Extra stitch? You wouldn’t have an extra stitch or so you just mean the edge ats? You will just knit them according to pattern.

[@lovethelordjesuspraisethel3286]

Ohhh WOW. I had searched this While doing a scarf..and I never seen this Tutorial .YOU ARE AMAZING!!! I've now learned EXACTLY WHAT IVE BEEN NEEDING.. IVE Shared and Subscribing!!! You are the BEST..And explain so EASILY!!! YES!!! I'M Going to search for ' ' Casting on a stretchy cast on ' Any ideas??

[@DesignsbyPhanessa]

Thank you so much! The German Twisted Cast on is stretchy: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kGXZdaGlqpZqf9U

[@lovethelordjesuspraisethel3286]

THANK YOU SOoooo Much.. I watched amd Also I love the way you purl.. I prefer continental knitting with my Arthritis.. to knit it's easy..the Purling WAS always hard.. oh You Nailed it perfectly! I will knit along to make sure I'm doing it the same..AGAIN THANK YOU!!! SO MANY , YOU ARE HELPING! I can now look forward to knitting more !😁😁🤟💞🙏❣

[@DesignsbyPhanessa]

Thank you for the kind words and making my day!!! 💖💖💖💖💖

[@judylee3589]

This is so awesome, thank you!!!

[@DesignsbyPhanessa]

You’re welcome 😊

[@JoeJoesWorld99]

Thanks for this video. I am doing a k2 p2 rib stitch. Each row starts with a knit stitch and ends with a purl. On the right side, I am slipping the first stitch as if to knit and slipping the last stitch as if to purl. On the wrong side it seems to make most sense to knit the first stitch and purl the last. Does that seem right?

[@DesignsbyPhanessa]

There’s many selvedge edge options. This is just one I enjoy 😊

[@Zaftique]

What I usually do is always slip stitch the first one, and purl the last one, every row - I get the same result, is there a difference to doing it your way? I find purling the first stitch can be really tough.

[@DesignsbyPhanessa]

It has a different look. There’s so many variations for making your edge neater. 😁

[@betmcelhinney7577aaa]

What happens with two extra stitches when shaping raglan edge ( casting off to shape)

[@greca5903]

This edge is exactly what I was looking for, but I have a few questions... The pattern I'm working on uses a garter stitch, and I've already started with normal garter stitch edges but I wanted to switch to the one you showed and the part I already did will be seamed with another piece using a crochet hook so it should be hidden, I believe. I'm kind of worried the seam will end up looking uneven. What do you think? Also, I decided to do the garter stitch with only purls and I tried to use this edge you showed, but I'm having a difficult time trying to purl the slipped stitch on the wrong side. Do you have any suggestions? Should I knit the first and last stitches on the wrong side instead? Thank you so much for the wonderful video. I loved it!

[@DesignsbyPhanessa]

There are other methods of selvedge edges. I’m unsure of what your pattern requires but most of the time when you see pieces together you won’t see the edge stitch. You could always try what you’re proposing on a swatch to see if you like it?

[@marymanzoni6117]

Hi, thank you for the demo. Could you please show me how do i change colours on the purl row?

[@DesignsbyPhanessa]

I will def keep that on my list for videos!

[@francarney8358]

Mary Manzoni How cac I get a neat edge working two colors

[@charlottec8334]

Thank you for this :) I was wondering how you get the bottom(or the very first row of stitches you do) neat? Mine always look loopy and uneven. Can anyone reccomend a video that addresses how to make the bottom edge, rather than the side edges, neat?

[@DesignsbyPhanessa]

Welcome. Do you mean the cast on or bind off? I don’t usually have issues with those edges

[@charlottec8334]

@@DesignsbyPhanessa The cast on bit :)

[@DesignsbyPhanessa]

How do you cast on?

[@charlottec8334]

@@DesignsbyPhanessa The thumb method

[@DesignsbyPhanessa]

@@charlottec8334 I use mostly long tail cast on and i'm okay with the edge.

[@Demi_CheChe]

I wish I knew this sooner. I had no idea how easy it was:)

[@DesignsbyPhanessa]

AWE there are many other ways to make neater edges too ☺️

[@Demi_CheChe]

@@DesignsbyPhanessa :) I am learning so much on my knitting and crochet journey. I'm finding that when I knit my edges are all a state. They are different lengths and they are bumpy too

[@DesignsbyPhanessa]

You should have seen my earlier projects. The edges are not pretty lol

[@annietoh3857]

Thank u for slowing down4 everyone ❤

[@DesignsbyPhanessa]

You’re welcome ☺️

[@halaassaad9552]

Perfect edging thank you for sharing 👌🏻

[@DesignsbyPhanessa]

YOu're welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@kenmindraws7988]

Thank you so much! This video is very helpful and easy to understand :*)

[@DesignsbyPhanessa]

Yay glad it was easy to understand!

[@theknittingcraft3151]

Nice 👌 now you have a new subscriber

[@DesignsbyPhanessa]

KNITTING & FOOD CRAFT thank you!

[@sandilum]

How would you do it when you need to add a new ball of yarn? Thanks for your help

[@DesignsbyPhanessa]

Usually I add it on the edge but if you want to maintain the edge, you may want to switch out in the middle of your work.

[@sandilum]

@@DesignsbyPhanessa Many thanks!

[@zhillaburns1160]

fabulous fabulous

[@DesignsbyPhanessa]

💕

[@elisacovelli]

This was very helpful, thank you!!

[@DesignsbyPhanessa]

You’re welcome!! 🥰

[@louisevasil7858]

I have always slipped first stitch, this is the only way I have knitted.....my edges are always perfect for seaming.....it becomes so automatic ....I don t have to try to remember which way to go....I have taught many people this technique because they liked the finish I had on all my knitting

[@JR-sx3gl]

I've also always done that. I was wondering if that's an official way to do or just something my mum showed me.

[@gondwanaland3238]

I have been knitting forever. I find knitting the first stitch on the purl row and purl the first stitch on knit rows works best for me. Make sure to pull the yarn on the first stitch quite tight. This method is perfect for seaming.

[@MrGoatflakes]

Nice. It looks like a plait is one edge :D

[@marlyalves520]

Lindooo tricô parabéns 🥰

[@joyceyoung9571]

Can this method be used when doing cable knitting? Thank you for any help

[@DesignsbyPhanessa]

Sure!

[@JulieTremblay-mj7ze]

I will try it!

[@DesignsbyPhanessa]

Did it work?

[@queencleo1151]

Thanks for your tutorial. I've actually created a method that is identical on both edges - front and back. However, when the rows of pattern are NOT consistent - 4 rows purl - 4 rows knit 10 times, the edges aren't as attractive. Every tutorial I've watched, we only see garter or stockinette pattern. Let's see a combination...

[@DesignsbyPhanessa]

Thanks for sharing!

[@Drow246]

Hello! Slightly silly question from a VERY beginner knitter- how can you tell the right vs wrong side of the work with a garter stitch? The first work I did was with a stockinette stitch, but I am about to try my hand at a blanket which calls for a garter stitch. I wanted to have as neat edges as possible which is how I found your video! It is super helpful overall, I just don't have a good eye for somethings yet! Thank you so much!

[@DesignsbyPhanessa]

No worries! It’s definitely hard with garter stitch. I recommend placing a marker in the right (or wrong) side so you know which is which. They pretty much look the same and if you are knitting every stitch every round, it really doesn’t matter. If you plan to slip the beginning sts and do other edge sts, that’s when you need to know. Hope that helps!

[@johannastammeier-toole3714]

When I do that end stitches are always huge. Anything I can do?

[@DesignsbyPhanessa]

It's supposed to stretch over 2 rows. YOu can try pulling the stitches tighter when you "slip". Then also block it when you're done.

[@christiely5832]

What kind of yarn is she using? It’s such a cute colour!

[@DesignsbyPhanessa]

Thank you! It’s Lion Brand’s Hometown USA

[@sakshisharma9397]

Thank you so much for this first of all! I tried this technique and I don't know why but for some reason the right edge gets the braided pattern but the left one does not, it is something else in itself. I do not know why that is happening, maybe because I'm a leftie and I'm doing something wrong whilst mirroring the video;_;

[@DesignsbyPhanessa]

Oh no! I will flip this video for you and post it! Keep an eye out for it!

[@DesignsbyPhanessa]

I posted the left handed version. I hope that helps!

[@anaalvarez494]

If I'm doing reverse garter stitch will I be slipping the first and last stitch purl wise? Thanks

[@DesignsbyPhanessa]

No. Still knit wise

[@anaalvarez494]

@@DesignsbyPhanessa 👍🏼thanks!

[@aishahusain2702]

What a great tip! Thanks. Just 1 ques. I am a new knitter... how do you know which is the right side on this kind of stitch? Can you please help!

[@DesignsbyPhanessa]

Thank you! For the Garter stitch (since it's reversible) I would recommend placing a marker near the beginning of the right (rs) or wrong side (ws), whichever one helps you remember. Also, keep in mind some patterns start on the WS while others may start on the RS. If I get lost, I look for my "tail" that's how I keep track of my right and wrong side on reversible knits. Hope that helps!

[@aishahusain2702]

Designs by Phanessa ok so our cast on is the 1st row and the start of the right side?

[@alicemoreno7886]

see where the yarn is on one side?it's between the 2 stitches not at the end. this will be your wrong side that you pearl the first and last stitch. .hope this helps.

[@joan9569]

@@alicemoreno7886 Good tip, thank you. A second question comes to mind: Does the addition of the 2 stitches throw off the garment measurements?

[@barbaraemery4933]

how to knit with sashay ribbon knit. Thank you.

[@marycamba4718]

Hello and thank you for the tutorial! I wonder if you could help me understand something in a pattern. It says "Edge st: slip the first stitch of every row the opposite to how it presents itself." (does it mean purlwise?) an then "On alternate rows work all the sts an YO's in purl st except for the edge sts which are worked as indicated." (I cannot figure out "as indicated") Thx!!

[@DesignsbyPhanessa]

Hmm. It sounds like you need to slip Purl wise on a knit side and vise versa

[@marycamba4718]

@@DesignsbyPhanessa Thank you very much for your answer!! I will give it a try!! 😉

[@gracielicastro9731]

Thank you ❤❤🎉🎉

[@FTA-0]

Thank You!

[@imeldamaryphelan1523]

How do you loose those extra stitches, do you count them as per the pattern or not?

[@DesignsbyPhanessa]

What do you mean loose?

[@Yara7315]

I have a question how do we start the project with this technique ?

[@DesignsbyPhanessa]

Do you mean casting on and knitting?

[@BeShatisfied]

Hello! I just want to know what the difference is with slipping the first stitch knit wise vs purl wise? Hehe

[@DesignsbyPhanessa]

when you knit, you insert your needle through the stitches differently than when you purl. So slipping knit wise would be inserting needle from left to right (twisting your stitch) and purlwise from right to left.

[@BeShatisfied]

@@DesignsbyPhanessa Thank you so much!! Will the result look the same?

[@DesignsbyPhanessa]

Yes

[@UKPurplePanther]

I have seen this exact same method on other youtube videos and it has been titled as... The English Slip Stitch Selvedge Edge. 💐 I'm very new to knitting, and can't understand why anybody would knit with needles that don't have proper ends on them to stop your work from sliding off 🤔

[@DesignsbyPhanessa]

LOL double pointed needles serve their own purposes. I don’t knit with them. DPNs are used when you knit something in the round with a small circumference and that requires you to knit from both ends.

[@UKPurplePanther]

@@DesignsbyPhanessa ah thanks for replying. To be honest I don't even know what - in the round - means yet. 🤣 I have terminal cancer and am literally teaching myself to knit by watching loads of youtube videos, which is incredibly frustrating. So far all I have managed to complete is 5 premature baby hats for a local hospital. I am learning slowly so that I don't get overwhelmed and give up. Your video is in my saved list, and I have also subscribed so I can hopefully learn more from your other videos as I dont have anyone who can help me 1-2-1. 💐 🥰 🧶

[@DesignsbyPhanessa]

Awe. It’s a learning process. I remember teaching myself too and it felt like a slow process at first.

[@UKPurplePanther]

@@DesignsbyPhanessa 💓

[@korinamarroquin1156]

If we are doing a blanket could we just puro each end for all

[@korinamarroquin1156]

Purl*

[@DesignsbyPhanessa]

You could definitely try that although I haven’t myself, you could make a little swatch first to see if it works out for your preference

[@korinamarroquin1156]

@@DesignsbyPhanessa Ok "Thank you".

[@susanasilva3752]

😲Thank you, thank you, thank you! 😁

[@DesignsbyPhanessa]

You're welcome, You're welcome, You're welcome :)

[@shortyp1000]

Thank you 😊

[@DesignsbyPhanessa]

You're welcome 😊

[@blueorchid5971]

I tried it but one side looks neat and the other looks bad and some stiches loom wonky

[@DesignsbyPhanessa]

🙁 sorry it didn’t work out for you

[@gondwanaland3238]

The edging is good, but not so good if two pieces need to be stitched together.

[@DesignsbyPhanessa]

thx for the tip!

[@biebsBaby91]

What If you get distracted and forget whether you're supposed to purl or slip?

[@DesignsbyPhanessa]

Engrish hard if you’re working a garter stitch, it would be hard to remember which side your right or wrong side is. If you start on the wrong side then your “tail” will be on the left side and if you started on the right side, your right side would then have the tail on the left. You can also place a marker between the last 2 sts to help you remind which side is right or wrong.

[@biebsBaby91]

@@DesignsbyPhanessa thank you so much!! :)

[@mrudularaje7447]

V.v.good

[@DesignsbyPhanessa]

🥰

[@deniseschaefer5436]

❤

[@johnahartnell6708]

I don’t understand why I am adding two extra stitches at cast on, one at the beginning and one at the end. It seems that then I don’t have the right number of cast on stitches that the pattern would call for. And watching the tech nique it doesn’t look as though you’re ever losing those two extra stitches to even it out to what was called for. Help.

[@manonlane5522]

Johna Hartnell i

[@sigalitmenashe5022]

You can also knit the first stitch in every row. Slip the last stitch in every row than purl with yarn in front of work. This is easy! . (so knit the first stitch always , dont knit the last stitch, turn your work and move the yarn forward to purl

[@ooohlaa13]

@@sigalitmenashe5022 does it matter slip as if to k or slip as if to p?

[@sigalitmenashe5022]

@@ooohlaa13 I would say yes :)

[@NiNa27-77]

Thanks 🧶

[@DesignsbyPhanessa]

You’re welcome 😊

[@vivienhodgson3299]

I have a problem with all these knitting videos. I learnt to knit in the 'fifties when I was about 4 years old, and I do not knit like that at all! I'm told you knit 'continental fashion', and it really confuses me when I'm trying to follow what you are doing. I hold the yarn in my right hand, wrap it round the needle and pull it through the stitch: you hold the yarn in your left hand, and hook it through the stitch. Does everyone knit like this now? Trying to learn a new way of doing things is very difficult if the basic system is completely different! Have I got to start all over again after knitting for nearly 70 years?

[@DesignsbyPhanessa]

I understand your frustration. Not everyone knits continental although it’s easier for crocheters since that’s how we hold the yarn. Since learning of this frustration, my recent videos include both continental and traditional demonstrations. Hope you find something you like! 👍

[@monaaboulnasr5389]

So it is " slip- skip and purl purl

[@DesignsbyPhanessa]

Huh?🤔

[@noneya11]

Thank you!

[@DesignsbyPhanessa]

You’re welcome! 🥰