Slip Stitch Edges - Knitting

Shows how to make two different slip stitch edges also called chain edges for knitting. I show what I call a twisted chain edge and an open chain edge. This type of edge eliminates the bumps that appear with garter and stockinette patterns.

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[andreww661]

i cast on, i use the cable cast and i cant get any further! i tried the long tail also, ive tried conteniental and throwing and i just cant even get one row done! HELP! i really want to learn this method so my edges will look nice. please do a video starting from scratch with cast on!

[MarleneD1216]

@andreww661 I don't mean to leave you hanging, but I just bought a new computer - it arrived and I'm setting it up today. I'll try to get a video done this evening - no promises - I'll send you a message when it's up. I'd be happy to look at a video of you doing it if that is possible for you to do. I'd want to see from the start of the first row (after the cast on) and you work a couple ends of rows - a very small swatch would work. Best shot from overhead, but I can figure it out.

[tamaraskilton]

@MarleneD1216 I use the long tail cast on, then knit one row. When I slip the first stitch knit wise to then purl my next row I end up with a huge loop of hanging yarn. I don't know what @andreww661 is experiencing, but I too have used your video (love it!!) over and over and can't get past this. Should I use the "Yellow Swatch" one instead? Or, do I need to change between the "Pink Swatch" and "Yellow Swatch" each row when I am doing stockingnette?

[MarleneD1216]

@tamaraskilton Hi Tamara... I sent you a video link. And YES, if the huge loop you're getting is where the tail of your yarn is it's fine... that happens. Just try to keep it all together until you're able to knit the next row and it will kind of fix itself. You can tug on the tail end to snug up that loose stitch. Another note is that is the slip stitch spans 2 rows when it's done so yep, it can look a bit longer, but shouldn't be a big loop - that happens just on the cast on.

[andreww661]

love this video and its so easy to follow but im hsving a problem, its not working for me! can you show how to do this from cast on please? i cant get started for some reason!

[MarleneD1216]

@andreww661 Are you getting bumps? Double check to see that you are moving your yarn to the correct position. Since this video shows several ways of making the chain edge I'm not sure how to elaborate on yarn positions. If you accidentally knit an end stitch when you should have purled it, this too will create a bump on the edge instead of the chain. You may see a very small bump on the first row after you turn from the cast on; I pull the tail out of that and weave it when done.

[peepla7]

This was brilliant. I generally do this for sock gussets...never occured to me to do it for edging.

[carolynecharlane]

Thank youuuuuuuu..I was wondering how i could attach my knit squares..perfect..thanks for the advice too about adding the 2 stitches to your pattern if it doesnt call for it..im looking into picking up knitted stitch because i want to make one of my aran squares with 3 different cables and wanted to avoid seaming them. one cable is only about 12 stitches wide and my CO is 54...your a doll..luv your vids

[TeNaeVC]

This is a beautiful stitch :) You knit so fast! I'm used to the english method, and it's rather difficult to knit so fast with that throwing motion.

[hbradshaw310]

Hi Marlene, Thanks for the advice. I will look at the video you sent me. Thanks again!