HOW TO PICK UP STITCHES ON AN EDGE

[mersylla]

Can you help me please ? I'd like to knit a beanie with a sideways cable in it, I know I have to start by knitting the cable and then pick up the stitches on the edges ( to rib the bottom part of the beanie and do the top part of the hat ) but I don't know if I have to pick up all the stitches, do you know ?

[mersylla]

Hello there, do you need to pick the stitches from the extreme edge ? You seem to be picking a little bit before that but I can't tell for sure

[knittingtipsbyjudy]

@mersylla

actually on the video I think I was picking them up one in. sometimes it;s easier that way.

[mersylla]

@knittingtipsbyjudy Ok thank you ! I've seen many picking up stitches videos but this one seems to give the nicest result that's why I asked

[ljrdlw]

Question -- You only picked up a few stitches on this scarf for demonstration. If you were going to edge the whole length of the scarf, would you need to put all the stitches on the needle at the same time? Thanks!

[knittingtipsbyjudy]

@ljrdlw

YES....I did that on my Bamboo Stitch Blanket when I added a Picot hem. Please keep watching. New video on today. Look for me on facebook too.

[tlbgranny2000]

@knittingtipsbyjudy ...Judy, the scarf I'm working on is going to be 40" long, there is no way picking up all those stitches on the side of the scarf is going to fit on a DPN.

(lightbulb moment)

Ok, well, I was typing this, it dawned on me...duh, use a circular...ok, this blondie is ready for bed...after I watch a few more of your videos...Thank you for all the great video's, I've learned a lot from you.

[irmano8]

Very helpful video!Thank You so much!:)

[knittingtipsbyjudy]

@irmano8

glad it helped. please keep watching and look for me on facebook too.

[Uroojinator]

Why do you not knit the first stitch of every row?

[knittingtipsbyjudy]

@Uroojinator

watch my video E-MAIL QUESTIONS for that and other tips.

[knitfixation1]

Thanks for this, Judy! Very clear and concise - easy to understand. :) I've shared this video on my blog.

[knittingtipsbyjudy]

@knitfixation1

glad it helped and thanks for sharing it on your blog. how can I see your blog?

[BeStrixed]

Thanks! :^)

[Bethintx1]

Thanks! I have always been unsure how to do this!

[knittingtipsbyjudy]

@Bethintx1

glad to be of help. not as scary as it sounds is it?

happy knitting.

[knittingtipsbyjudy]

@Bethintx1

you're welcome

[CearaQC]

Thank you! I guess this would be the same concept on joining pieces of a sweater together?

[knittingtipsbyjudy]

@CearaQC

yes, if you need to pick up stitches you would do it the same way.

[931thumbs]

very helpful...thanks...love your videos

[knittingtipsbyjudy]

@931thumbs

thanks.  please keep watching. I appreciate it.