How to knit neat edges | English Chain Stitch Selvedge

[@lilylok4933]

Hi Palmeri, just wanted to let you know the speed of your video is perfect, please don't change it. If people want the videos to be slower, just pin a comment letting them know that they can adjust the speed of the videos in the settings. And thank you so much for the video, this is EXACTLY what I was looking for. It is SUPER helpful and the video is beautifully made. Thank you😊

[@PalmeriKnits]

So glad to hear that this video was helpful! Thank you so much for leaving the comment with kind words! I really appreciate it ❤

[@jillfarrell6388]

Omg where has this been all my life... this is the best selvedge edge .... am using it now brill

[@PalmeriKnits]

I hope your edge turned out pretty!

[@jillfarrell6388]

@@PalmeriKnits it is always!! 😍

[@gerriekaychurch658]

Thank you for clear and direct instructions!

[@PalmeriKnits]

You are very welcome 🤗

[@sandradle756]

Fabulous instructions. Clear and concise! Very easy to understand. I loved that you included YIB instructions. Some don't and it's crucial whether yarn is in front or back. I'm in need of a refresher and this was much needed. Thank you. (I wish I had your gift for being go ok just subscribed. Cant believe I just found you!

[@PalmeriKnits]

I remembered making a linen stitch without knowing due to the placement of my slipped stitch and working yarn was wrong lol I am so happy to hear that the video was helpful! Thank you for subscribing😆

[@da_yanti.f.6363]

This is really helpful , easy and clear, thankyou

[@PalmeriKnits]

I am glad to hear that it was helpful! Thank you for leaving a comment 🙂

[@sandradle756]

Yes!! Totally agree w/you. Short and to the point. Beautifully done!!!

[@normamurphy2827]

EXCELLENT video!!!!

[@PalmeriKnits]

Thank you!

[@Joyce-uo1iu]

Nice edge

[@sylviesmith9596]

Many thanks for sharing your skills It’s much appreciated 🙏💙

[@PalmeriKnits]

You are very welcome! Thank you for watching 😊

[@margaretmetcalfe9380]

excellent, really easy to follow.

[@PalmeriKnits]

I am really happy to hear that! Thank you so much for leaving a comment 🙂

[@angelastarcher9279]

If a pattern doesn't include this edge, I should cast on an additional 2 stitches to use this technique, correct?

[@PalmeriKnits]

Yes, you can add 2 stitches (1 for each edge) to achieve this edge. What are you making?

[@Greenwings701]

It would be helpful to see you work the selvedge on the actual Bobbiny trivet, since it's in garter stitch. I'd like to see what the end of each row looks like from the side before you turn the work to begin the next row. That way if the end stitch falls off the needle I can know what it should look like when I place it back on. And do I need to use a slip knot to begin a long tail cast on? I knit in an American style (vs. Continental). Thank you very much.

[@PalmeriKnits]

Hi Tracy, I do have a separate knit along video on my channel. This is the link kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKuXo5l5r9SZb8k it starts from the CO. I hope the video will be helpful. Thank you so much for watching 🙂

[@morenagomes7607]

Excelente!👏🧶

[@PalmeriKnits]

Thank you!

[@Sylphadora]

So you always purl the first and last stitch of every row regardless of the type of stitch you are doing in that row?

[@PalmeriKnits]

Row 1, you will slip the beginning and the end of the row. Then row 2, you are purling the beginning and the end of the row. Repeat 1 and 2 as you knit the pattern. It is a Selvedge stitch, so you can decided either add 2 stitches (1 stitch each end) to the pattern to make this edge, or change the beginning and end of stitches to this style instead of following the direction of the pattern.

[@Sylphadora]

​@@PalmeriKnits Thanks. I'll try this method. I like that it's easy to remember. I tried this other method before: - Row 1, knit the beginning and slip the end knitwise - Row 2, purl the beginning and slip the end purlwise I didn't like the result with this other methos because the edges were pointing to one of the sides so the other side looked like it had no edge. Maybe the problem was that I changed stitches after the beginning selvedge stitch, but I didn't think it mattered if the selvedge stitch matched the pattern or not.

[@PalmeriKnits]

@@Sylphadora There are many salvage stitches. Some are used to make the edge neater, and/or some are used to make the edge easier to pick up stitches. It's all about exploring and what you like the best. I am also exploring more and learning from other designer's patterns/tutorials. I feel like knitting is an endless learning and that is why it is so fun 😊 I hope this stitch helped you achieve the look you wanted.

[@jillfarrell6388]

Thank you for sharing I think this edge is going to help me better than others I've tried ❤ x

[@Sylphadora]

@@PalmeriKnits Yeah, I saw there are many methods to do selvage stitches, some even with two extra stitches on each side. I'm still learning what works well for me 😃 I'm making more amigurumis at the moment but I'll keep exploring selvage stitches in my next knitting project.

[@nihauf]

does it add/remove a stitch from the stitch count? if I need 10 stotches across does it still stay at 10 or do I need to start with 12?

[@PalmeriKnits]

The short answer is no. If you would like to replace the first and last with this stitch, the count will remain the same. If you would like to add the edging, then you can add two stitches. Depending on what you would like to achieve with the current design.

[@nihauf]

@@PalmeriKnits if I were to use the method you showed would I knit the first stitch only or the first and last in the current row?

[@kacywilde7384]

So kslip kslip, purl purl?

[@PalmeriKnits]

You got it!

[@kacywilde7384]

@@PalmeriKnits is this the same for left handed knitters? i would imagine so, but it seemingly isn’t working well for me. I might be doing something wrong, but it’s a bit of a struggle

[@PalmeriKnits]

@@kacywilde7384 Hi Kacy, I meant to post this shorts few days ago. I am not a left handed knitter, so I did little learning. I hope I did it right. Does it make sense? kzbin.infonjhRv5fpKZ8?feature=share

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[@sandradle756]

Sorry for my convoluted comment but my Messenger App is a mess.

[@PalmeriKnits]

Hahaha that’s ok! I tend to do the same with my phone lol

[@chrystalmiller5570]

Slow it down!!!!

[@PalmeriKnits]

I apologize. This is one of my very first video I’ve created. I’ll keep in mind to make it slower next time. Thank you for watching and appreciate your review 😊

[@loveminxxx]

Way too fast not clear and was not helpful

[@PalmeriKnits]

Thank you for the feedback! Would it be helpful it was a slow motion? I am still learning how to film and trying to improve every video that I make. Appreciate your opinion 😊

[@lilylok4933]

There is an option to control the speed of the video on settings. It helped me out a lot. That way the speed of the videos will always be personalized for you👍🏻

[@wudgee]

I can’t work out what you’re doing, I knit English style and you method is strange to me.

[@PalmeriKnits]

I knit in continental style. even though the style is different, knit, Purl, and slip stitch are the same kind of stitch 😊