How to Knit Straight Edges, Sheila's Knitting Tips

How to knit straight edges in stocking stitch

[@patriciacastrillonhenao282]

The best solution for my knitting trouble. You can't imagine how many videos I have seen trying solving my knitting problem. THANKS !!! 👌

[@lynneserman6054]

Hi Sheila, I used to knit a lot and loved doing patterns. I hated button and neck bands, and sewing up so my mum used to do them😃. I became really fed up with it though and, for a number of reasons, stopped about 25years ago. Recently thinking of starting again so I've been binge watching lots of you tube videos for revision. Can I just say, I'm so glad I've found your channel finally. Your methods are so like my mums and easy to follow.THANKYOU!❤

[@sallybrown7854]

I found with my knitting, slip first stitch and knit last stitch even on purl row. Really enjoy and like your videos. Thanks I

[@janeross9992]

Thank you Sheila,you are a star.❤

[@carolann963]

Thank you Sheila, they’re very good tips. The edges are really neat. I remember my mum telling me she always used to slip the first stitch but don’t remember what she did about the last stitch.

[@sheilasknittingtipsandothe3191]

I like to pass on anything i think might come in handy Carol

[@sallybrown7854]

Same with my mum except she regardless of plain or purl row would always knit last stitch.

[@janeross9992]

Thank you for the tips Shelia i now use it. Many thanks ❤

[@jenevans9004]

This was a huge help, thank you so much

[@jeanhooson2933]

Thank you Sheila have made a note of this it will help me thank you I had noticed my knitting looked all slack at the edge a good tip Jean x

[@Distinctivelyhandcrafted]

Awesome tip! Thanks Sheila!🤗🥰

[@miriammcdade3077]

Fantastic.. great tip 👍😊

[@deliabottoms285]

My problem with loose stitches is with the knitting side (right side where I start knitting a row) not on the pearl side. But everyone is different, right? The important thing is that you gave me a good tip on how to get rid of those loose stitches. I am careful with the first two stitches that I knit and I give a gentle tug after knitting the second stitch which tightens both at the same time...same idea. It works just fine. Another thing that can cause loose stitches is using needles that are too big for the yarn that is being used. I learned that by trial and error. Thank you for your demonstration! An easy fix to help with the edges! ☺

[@susanfry2971]

Thanks so much for the tip!

[@diyangeluk]

Beautiful edges 🥰

[@sheilasknittingtipsandothe3191]

Thank you! 🤗

[@maire4715]

Oh this is a great idea! Can I ask - how to I get my cast-on & cast-off row to the same tension/ stretchiness?

[@sheilasknittingtipsandothe3191]

I always use the cable cast on method Maire it keeps my tension correct kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZqPdm5akZZKdnas link to cable cast on, casting off depends on how loose you need it, for a neckband i just cast of in rib very loosely

[@maire4715]

@@sheilasknittingtipsandothe3191 thank you Sheila! I am a new subscriber but enjoying your videos 😊

[@jansmith2846]

Great stuff Sheila really helpful. Loopy and loose end of row stitches are a nightmare when it comes to stitching up or if the pattern demands picking up n knitting stitches say for a button band etc. I gave been slipping the 1st stitch on each row which works quite well too x

[@sheilasknittingtipsandothe3191]

Glad you like my videos Maire only got about 300 for you to watch lol

[@patsyscrochet2597]

Thanks Sheila I have some problems with my edges ❤️❤️

[@sheilasknittingtipsandothe3191]

Happy to help Patsy..

[@Alaska2446]

I am knitting a scarf, the edge when I end my row on my second row which the last stitch is a purl stich is sloppy, when I turn my row to do my first knit stitch, on the next row :( I try and pull tight but it's not doing anything for me, so here I am searching your videos for your knowledge!@@@

[@hauntinggoingonwithangelamylif]

Good afternoon Shelia xx

[@sheilasknittingtipsandothe3191]

Good afternoon Angela..