Out of all the TH-cam videos I've watched, yours is the one that finally clicked in my brain. Thank you so much for such easy, clear and concise instructions. I was REALLY hoping that you were going to be doing the English method of knitting..and lo and behold, my wishes came true. Maybe one of these days I'll attempt the continental method, but right now my muscle memory is locked in on the English method which I learned almost 50 years ago!!!! Thank you so much again 🙂
Thank you for this video. I tried to add a slipped stitch boarder to a garter stitch sole I was knitting for some slippers. But it didn't come out right cuz I didn't know to slip the stitches purlwise. I went to TH-cam for help and immediately found what I needed in your video. I love the online crafting community and how we support each other. Thank you for being a part of it.
I really appreciate that there are people who can teach knitting. I'm trying to learn and I don't do well with books. I'm a hands-on visual learner, so reading directions is almost useless. Thanks for the help.
I just knitted a 12ft Doctor Who scarf after building up my confidence to try it and oh how I wish I'd seen this video first as slipping the edge was recommended and I watched so many vids that didnt make it as clear as yours until I as an impatient monkey just started and had the more ragged edges as a result. The thing is once you knit a 12ft scarf people are so impressed they don't notice my raw beginner chops and lack of skill, but I'm ready to start all over on another one right away after your tutorial! I want my next one to have that edge! Thank you so much!
OMG 12 FOOT! You are an animal! Yes that slipped stitch edge makes for a neater edge, but you are right, no one really notices that! Good luck with your next project!
I really like the edging Jenny. It makes the project looks so much better. Guess I'll pull out that scarf I was making my daughter and rework it with the slip stitch. Thank you for showing this to me!😊
Thank you so much. I was taught how to do this last year, & I like how it looks. I was just about to start knitting a blanket, for charity, but I lost my confidence in this stitch. That's because I happened to come across a video regarding selvedge stitches, & they were doing some much more complicated ways of doing it. So, I started to wonder if I was doing it wrong (even though it looks nice, haha)> So, I decided to check it out, which was when I found your video. And you are doing it exactly how I was taught last year. So, now I feel better. Thank you so very much for a great video. :)
You knit the same way as me ! I’m so pleased to have found your channel as others I’ve viewed hold the needles, wood etc in different ways making the video difficult to follow. Up till now I thought I was doing it wrong ! 😃
She is knitting English style. The others you see are knitting Continental. If you crochet, the instructions of English and American patterns are very different. Just be aware of which style of crochet you have been taught. Happy fibre crafting from Australia.
You are a wonderful teacher. I was very confused about the slipped stitch. I thought you slipped the stitch knit wise and every other row. Now I know better.
Just remember, depending on the pattern, you may indeed have to slip the stitch knitwise. If I cannot remember which way to go, I try one way and knit a few stitches in and look to see if the edge looks good. If not, I backup and go the other way. Thanks for watching!
@@jennyknits I have a question. My pattern calls for a slipped edge at the end of the row knitwise. Does this mean I have to purl every row instead of knit every row? Or.. does it work to knit every row and do a slipped end knitwise? The pattern is for a garter stitch scarf and it does not clarify.
@@waterfallglow If the pattern is done in garter stitch, you'll knit every row. When the pattern says to slip the stitch knitwise, that means just that last stitch you'll put your needle into the stitch as if to knit, then slip it over. (most of the time I slip purlwise, but a pattern will tell you which way to make the slip stitch sit on the needle)
Really appreciate your excellent tutorial! I'm wondering how it would work with garter mosaic knit stitches or patterns as the colour changes every 2 rows ....
What I typically do, is slip the first stitch in the old color, then stitch #2 will be the new color. Work a test swatch to make sure it looks good for you. It brings a color up onto the next row and is not at all noticeable. Good luck and thanks for watching!
Very well explained on slipped Stitch edges! Can this work on a shrug that has to be sewed together for the armholes. It just really makes a neater edge and clearer in what stitches connect together!!
You can use the slipped stitch edge to seam together, but just know that since that slipped stitch is "looser" (because it spans two rows) the seam may not be a snug fit. Thanks for watching!
thanx very clear and wondering why in my seed st pattern selvedge is so overly complex ... she says sl 1st and last st PW on wrong side and K 1st and last sw thru back loop on RS ... I get so confused a few times I goofed and edges got wonky, looks to me like the same V side st but not enjoyable to alternate all 4 sts and worry about what side you are on .... going to make another using your example ... I do notice when doing socks and working toward the heel my left and right selvedges do not look the same, the left selvedge on the right side always comes out looser for me and can't figure it out.
Yes, learning to "read" your knitting helps. Especially with seed stitch where you are knitting the purls and purling the knits. If that first or even 2nd stitch is baggy and hard to read, look a few more stitches in...if you recognize a good knit stitch and you know you are going to be purling it, then count backward back to the first stitch to tell if you should start with a knit or a purl. Also depending on if you start with a knit or a purl, you may be slipping that first stitch differently...with yarn in front purlwise, or with yarn in back knitwise. You'll have to test it to see which one gives you the nicer edge. I also find if you notice a big of some baggy stitches on a certain edge... mentally tell yourself when you hit that edge, knit tighter than you would normally knit. For instance, when I'm knitting between two double-point needles, the first couple of stitches on the next needle I'll pull tighter than I would a normal stitch...and that closes up the baggy stitch that can appear between needles sometimes. Good luck with your experimenting!
@@marshaerickson156 I don't have any knitting with me right now, but I would say to continue slipping as you have in this video. If you change up the rows between knitting and purling, just take a look at that edge, work a few stitches and see if it looks right. If not, back up and try the other way. Part of becoming a great knitter is to be able to "read" your work. So learning when the stitch looks right will help you in knowing which direction to slip that stitch. Thanks for watching.
Your video is only one that makes sense and works! I am doing checkered scarf but when I tried the slip stitch at the beginning of each row it made the checkered box look weird . My pattern was 3 purl, 3 knit and the slip stitch ruined the pattern in the first checkered box. What do I do?
What you could do is add two stitches to the stitch count for your scarf. And then always slip the first stitch or the last stitch or both and then work all the stitches on the next row. You could knit those two extra stitches and just don’t count them in your pattern stitches.
That happens all the time. It can be confusing coming off a knit row or purl row. So what I do is pull the first stitch over purlwise and then purl a few stitches in and then take a look at the edge and see if it looks proper, or has that ugly little bump. If it looks wrong, I unwork the stitches back to the beginning and pull the first stitch knitwise.
I was taught to slip the first stitch knitwise...but I’m finding that means every first stitch, I have to pull it very taut or there is a loose stitch/piece of yarn. It’s very aggravating! Will slipping the stitch purlwise help avoid that (looks like having to wrap the yarn around will help with any loose gapping)? Thanks for your tutorial, very easy to follow!!
Kind-a. When you mattress stitch, you are picking up that "bar" stitch per row and matching it to the same bar stitch on the other side. Then when you pull the yarn taught, it closes up any gaps and looks like there is no seam. With this slipped stitch edge, the slip stich is elongated and covers 2 rows. (Down and Back) So matching that to the other flat side will show a bit of a seam. My suggestion would be to insert your sewing needle just below the edge V stitches and pick up that "bar" stitch that can be matched more easily to the other side. Doing this will turn the pretty V edge stitches inward and you'll see a bit of a seam on the inside of the work, but should look like normal matress stitch on the outside of the hat. Hope that makes sense.. Thanks for your watching!
I love the neat edges I,m learning to knit from you tube I'm working on a pattern called long raindrop and every other stitch is knit and purals for first five rows then it's purals and knit for 5 rows then keep repeating but when I get to row 6 where you start to purals and then knit I'm stuck on how to make sides neater.How do I do the purals at beginning of row when your slip stitching
You might need to slip the first stitch knit wise with yarn in back. On other rows you might need to slip the first stitch purl wise with yarn in front. Test it to see which way looks best. If you aren’t happy with that, you might try slipping the last stitch of every row rather than the first stitch. So for instance if your instruction says knit last five stitches, you would knit 4 then slip last stitch.
I'm just beginning to learn to knit and I have a question about slipped selvedge. Once you cast on the required number of stitches do you begin slipping the first (or last) stitch immediately or do you first knit one row of garter stitches before you begin slipping a stitch? Sorry if this is a dumb question, but I'm just a little confused on that aspect of slipped selvedge's
Very good question! I typically will knit the first row, every stitch. I do this because that cast on stitch can be super tight and I want the yarn to be a little more relaxed. So I skip the first worked row, then start slipping either the first or the last stitch. But I will also say, that if you want to slip on that very first row, that is ok too.
Are you working stockinette stitch? Knit one row, purl one row? It will always curl. There is no stopping it. You could try adding a border of garter stitch or seed stitch to help flatten things out.
You can slip the first stitch purlwise. I always take a look at that first stitch to make sure it looks ok. On some projects, depending on the pattern, I might slip the first stitch knitwise.
Hi Jenny. Me again. Did the test swatch between kmit or purl edge, sticking w the purl. Is there a basic rule that says you CAN'T use a purl edging at both ends of a row? Don't mean to sound stupid, just wondering. Thank you. Sue.
No rule, you can do whatever you think looks good. Now I will tell you if you are working a pattern that specifically calls for a knit or a purl as the first stitch, You may want to just take on 2 stitches to whatever pattern you are using. So for instance a pattern where you being with k1 p2 and end with a k1. It can be hard to remember what to do since you are also following a pattern. For things like this, I add a stitch for either end. So my pattern would be Slip the first stitch as if to purl then start the written pattern, and I'd always end with a k1. So you are making an allowance for a slipped stitch edge without interfering with your pattern. Hope that makes sense.
@@jennyknits You bet it does! Thanks. You hit on the donkeys tail as I was thinking about just that. Appreciate your time. Have a blessed Christ Mas. Keep Him close. Sue.
With this pattern does it mean that I am going to slip in the Pearl on both rows 2 & 4? Round 1 : Knit Round 2 : * Purl 1, slip 1 wyif * repeat across round. Round 3 : Knit. Round 4 : * Slip 1 wyif, Purl 1 * repeat across round. Thank you.
Can you explain this stitch to me, from Azul Elizabeth Smith pattern, S1 wyib, then drop, at the end of a row. Row 4 in neck shaping. That would be great. Thanks Diane
Without seeing more of the pattern, it's hard to guess what these instructions mean. Have you tried to contact the designer? Maybe also check her ravelry page because others may have had similar confusion and there may be discussions about in the forums. Good luck!
Can same thing be done for stocknitte knitting? I’m knitting a blanket with bulky yarn I. Stocknitte stitch. Please guide. One more question…. How to cast on 100 stitches with bulky yarn ?
Yes you can slip stitches with Stockinette. You have to give it a test. If you are heading into a purl row, you may need to slip the first stitch with yarn in front and continue to purl. For the Knit side, you may need to again slip first stitch to purl with yarn in front, then move yarn to back to continue knitting. Just see how your edge stitches are looking...."read your knitting" I have had to Slip the first stitch knitwise and sometimes purlwise to get it to look right. Hope that helps!
I'm sorry, I forgot to address your 2nd question about the cast on. For that many stitches, you may want to use circs that have more length on the cord. When I'm casting on a lot of stitches I put a stitch marker every 25 stitches or every 50 stitches...that way when I lose count, and I always do, I don't have to count from the beginning each time.
Good question. Depends mainly on the pattern. If the pattern is a certain number of stitches repeated across the row, Say an 8 stitch repeat across the row. I would cast on enough stitches for that, say 48 stitches then I would add 2 stitches, one on each end to be the slip stitch. If say I'm just working garter stitch, then I don't add the extra stitches....adding 2 extra stitches wouldn't make a difference in the overall size of the scarf. Hope that makes sense! Thanks for watching.
Hank you for this tutseem like it should make a nicee seam for sweaters , and blanket squareswill try it.orial . Finally IGet a ie IDo plan to seam these edges together it . Willsee if i can avoid a gap with my sewing technique.
jennyknits thanks so much. Are they wood or plastic. Are they comfy to use? I need advice. I am making a baby hat and need an easy lace pattern that won't catch tiny fingers. Any ideas? Thankfully you., Gracespins@gmail
Those are metal needles. Maybe a simple feather and fan pattern would be pretty and the lacy parts aren't too loose. Here's a link to an "in-the-round" pattern you could adjust for a hat. verypink.com/2013/06/05/fancy-stitch-combos-feather-and-fan/
jennyknits thanks so very much. I am very grateful for your help and the lace is beautiful. I will try to turn this into a baby hat. Bless you dear Jenny. Sincerely, Grace in vt
This was really useful, thanks. You said you don’t recommend slipping the stitch putlwise for things like sweaters where you are joining two pieces...I was hoping to use this method to tidy up the edges of blankets squares that I knit together. I can see that, as you say, the knit is a bit loose where I’d sew two edges together, so do you have any tips on a good way to edge blankets squares on the left and right sides if not by slipping a stitch purlwise?
I think for blankets it’s probably fine to work the slip stitch edge and sew together. I wouldn’t use that method on a fitted garment where your stitches need to join into a small seam. I've also used an applied icord edge on blankets.
if it’s a shoulder seam, i try to work a 3 needle bind off. if it’s a seam like a sweater underarm seam, i typically use a mattress stitch. Hope that helps.
@@jennyknits thanx for quick reply but I meant what method do you use for making edges not how do you seam together. How do you make the best edge that can be seamed. like chain selvage and how? or some other? I get wonky edges with one side of the slip the first st P wise and P last st for st st and garter but the pattern said that;s how it looks wonky
I'll either have no salvage and just knit as instructed, or i'll add the salvage stitches and always slip first stitch either knitwise or purlwise, whichever looks better.
Yes, sometimes you may have to slip the stitch knitwise or purlwise to see which gives you the best-looking edge. If purlwise, you bring the yarn to the front and insert your right needle into the stitch purlwise, then bring your yarn to back and continue knitting. In some projects I slip the first stitch, in other projects I slip the last stitch, just depends on the pattern I'm using. Work a test swatch to see which way works for you.
Hello: I have a question. If I plan on doing a slip stitch on the beginning row, why is it necessary to add two stitches to the pattern? Thanks for your help.
Sometimes you might be working a stitch pattern that takes a certain number of stitches to make. In that case, you can add 1 stitch to each end so that the extra stitches are worked on one side and slipped on the other, then work the pattern and it won't mess up your count. If I'm working a pattern where the first or last stitch isn't a factor in the overall pattern stitch, then I don't add the extra stitches.
jennyknits Thank you so much for your reply. Just one more question from this very inept knitter. If I add two more stitches, should I also slip stitch purl wise the stitch at the end of the row? Again, thanks.
I always have to look at the stitch after I work it to see if it looks good on the edge. If I am knitting every stitch, I slip the first stitch purlwise with yarn in front, bring yarn to the back and continue knitting. If you look at the first stitch and see an ugly bump right on the edge, then you slipped it wrong.
Yes, I knit the first just because I tend to cast on tight and knitting the first row evens out my stitches. And yes I knit all stitches and don't slip any on that first row. I find it hard to slip a stitch from the cast on row itself. Seems too tight for my taste. Thanks for watching!
You can do that as well. It really depends on if the pattern has you knitting or purling. Work a test swatch for about 10 rows, and slip the stitch knit wise, and knit 10 rows purl wise and you will see which one looks better to you. Thanks for watching.
what if I am doing a cable with 3 purls on either side and don't want the back to be horrible? so, not stockinette and not purl. I knit the knits and purl the purls. How do I get an edge suitable for joining a new verticle column?
In this case, choose if you are going to slip the first stitch every row, or the last stitch every row. Then I do a test. If I decided to slip the first stitch every row, I will slip the first stitch knitwise with yarn in back and then work your pattern a few more stitches in. If you edge stitch looks good, keep going. If it doesn't look good, back up and start the row again. This time, bring your yarn to the front and go into the stitch as if to purl and slip it over, then take your yarn to the back and continue a few stitches in pattern. How does that edge stitch look? Whichever one looks better, do that at the beginning of every row. So I do change up which way I slip that first stitch, depending on the pattern for that row. I hope that makes sense.
I choose to slip first (RS) row knitwise. 1. What do I do for the last stitch of that row? A knit or a purl? 2. Then I am going to turn to the WS and start with the first stitch slipped knitwise. If that looks okay (depending on what you advise for the last stitch, which will be the raw edge) what do I do for the last stitch on the WS? Thank you for the help. I have tried to figure this out myself and simply cannot. Happy to provide my email if you have a video, but couldn't find one on your site for this...
@@patriciamagnus3614 If you are slipping the first stitch of every row, then you would just follow the pattern for the last stitch. So if your pattern ends with purl 3, then purl 3. Flip for the next row and figure out if you need to go into it knitwise or purlwise. I have worked on projects that have your last stitch sometimes a knit, sometimes a purl, so I would adjust how I slipped the first stitch depending on how I worked that last stitch the row prior. It's tricky but very do-able. Good luck!!
Here is the pattern: RS K1, P3, c6 (K), P3, K1 WS. I explained it totally wrong, because your suggestion didn't work. Can you provide me with your email so that I can take a class with you to solve this riddle? I apologize for any wasted time!
@@jennyknits I cannot find any way to attach a new vertical piece. The goal was to join as I went. Everything I have tried either leaves holes or yarn overs or some other mess on the reverse side. I should NOT have slipped the edge that was going to be attached. A simple garter join is easy. The only two videos I found for joining slipped stitch edges DO NOT WORK. I am going to scrap the project and apologize to my friend. It simply cannot be done by me. Thanks though.
If you were working a fancy stitch pattern, you would cast on enough stitches to work that pattern so many repeats across the row, then you would add 2 stitches so you can have a slipped stitch on each edge. If you are just knitting, you can have any number and you don’t add extra stitches.
You can add or change a color on the knit stitch not the slip stitch. The first row of a new color will still have the old color from the row below on every other stitch. I hope that makes sense.
@@jennyknits By slipping the first stitch and adding the color on the second stitch makes your leaf edge stitch one stitch above - so there is a color jog on the edge. Is there anyway to avoid this?
You are correct. The old Color will have one stitch on the edge above the new color. It isn't very noticeable overall. To avoid this, you can slip the last stitch of every row rather than the first stitch. So when you begin each new row, you can add your new color on stitch number one.
YES, it makes the edge of the 10 stitch blanket very nice. Of course, don't forget you'll only use this on the "outside" edge and not the edge that attaches to the columns below it.
You just want to make sure that on one row you slip that stitch in on the other row you work that stitch. So if you want to slip both first and last then make sure on the next row you work the first and last stitch. Flip stitches happen every other row. I hope that makes sense. Thanks for watching.
This was really helpful thanks! Im trying to figure out how to use this edging on a scarf with stripes. If I add the new colour to the last stitch of the row, I can slip the first stitch of the new row and it will be the correct colour for that row, but I still end up with the old colour creeping up on the final stitch of that row in the front. How do I avoid this to have a tidy colour change, any ideas? Thank you!
What I do is slip the first stitch in the old color, then start using the new color on stitch 2. Technically it'll be one row off, but I,ve never had anyone notice. Not sure if this link will work, but here is a scarf I just finished, you can see the edge. www.ravelry.com/projects/WildJen/tailwind/slideshow?fullscreen=1&start=76398702
jennyknits I am so glad to hear this.I really enjoying your calm videos. I am very ill and fighting tracheobronchomalacia. So I am on 02, I also thank God I have survived my death date over a year. I guess when I note someone is ill yet sharing teaching with us all its very altruistic to me. I hope you stay well. I had a bout with cancer twice and its very hard to fight when your body is weary. I live on zofran. I am bound and determined to be a better knitter.I like to knit baby items but I am a sllooww knitter..English style. Blessings, grace
Wow, you have been through so much! Hang in there. I'm sorry you are going thru hard disease and yet here you are spreading joy and love of knitting with me! Thank you! Keep fighting, each day is a blessing! I would love to see your work, are you on Ravelry? I am Wildjen on Ravelry. Friend me there.
You know that's a good question. I typically don't slip the first stitch on a cast on row, but I don't think it would really matter much. Give it a try.
Out of all the TH-cam videos I've watched, yours is the one that finally clicked in my brain. Thank you so much for such easy, clear and concise instructions. I was REALLY hoping that you were going to be doing the English method of knitting..and lo and behold, my wishes came true. Maybe one of these days I'll attempt the continental method, but right now my muscle memory is locked in on the English method which I learned almost 50 years ago!!!! Thank you so much again 🙂
So glad it helped you! Good luck on your journey. I practice continental, but I always revert right back to English. Thanks for watching.
Thank you for this video. I tried to add a slipped stitch boarder to a garter stitch sole I was knitting for some slippers. But it didn't come out right cuz I didn't know to slip the stitches purlwise. I went to TH-cam for help and immediately found what I needed in your video. I love the online crafting community and how we support each other. Thank you for being a part of it.
Maegan, thank you for your kind words! So glad you found what you needed help with. Good luck on your crafting!
I really appreciate that there are people who can teach knitting. I'm trying to learn and I don't do well with books. I'm a hands-on visual learner, so reading directions is almost useless. Thanks for the help.
I am the same way. I can work directions AFTER i see how it's done!
Very grateful to you. I am making a seafarers scarf and need a nice edge.
I hope it works out great for you! Thanks for watching.
I just knitted a 12ft Doctor Who scarf after building up my confidence to try it and oh how I wish I'd seen this video first as slipping the edge was recommended and I watched so many vids that didnt make it as clear as yours until I as an impatient monkey just started and had the more ragged edges as a result. The thing is once you knit a 12ft scarf people are so impressed they don't notice my raw beginner chops and lack of skill, but I'm ready to start all over on another one right away after your tutorial! I want my next one to have that edge! Thank you so much!
OMG 12 FOOT! You are an animal! Yes that slipped stitch edge makes for a neater edge, but you are right, no one really notices that!
Good luck with your next project!
You are an excellent teacher especially for us oldies
LOL, takes one to know one! HAHAHA!
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Very helpful and less complicated than other methods.
Thanks so much for watching!
I really like the edging Jenny. It makes the project looks so much better. Guess I'll pull out that scarf I was making my daughter and rework it with the slip stitch. Thank you for showing this to me!😊
I use this and an icord edge whenever I can! It's just that little bit of detail that'll make your knitting look all the more polished!
Thank you so much. I was taught how to do this last year, & I like how it looks. I was just about to start knitting a blanket, for charity, but I lost my confidence in this stitch. That's because I happened to come across a video regarding selvedge stitches, & they were doing some much more complicated ways of doing it. So, I started to wonder if I was doing it wrong (even though it looks nice, haha)> So, I decided to check it out, which was when I found your video. And you are doing it exactly how I was taught last year. So, now I feel better. Thank you so very much for a great video. :)
Don't worry so much about what others think. If it looks nice and YOU are happy then be confident in your skills! You Got This!
Very helpful. I like that you show what it looks like when you were done. TY
Hey! Thanks for watching!
Thank you for showing both methods of slip stitch. I now see I need to slip purlwise vs slip knitwise and only one end or the other. Blessings to you!
So glad it helped! Thanks for watching!
Excellent video, thank you.👍👍
Thank you for watching!!
Absolutely learned something new and will make my edges prettier!😊. Thank you!
So glad it helped and Thanks for watching!
You knit the same way as me ! I’m so pleased to have found your channel as others I’ve viewed hold the needles, wood etc in different ways making the video difficult to follow. Up till now I thought I was doing it wrong ! 😃
Yeah! Glad you can follow along easily!
She is knitting English style. The others you see are knitting Continental.
If you crochet, the instructions of English and American patterns are very different. Just be aware of which style of crochet you have been taught. Happy fibre crafting from Australia.
Thank you for this! You make it very easy to understand! I’m making one of my first scarves with this technique!👍😃
That’s wonderful! Good luck!
This really did help! And I have learned quite a bit from you! Thank you for your very nice presentations!
Thank you for watching!
Good video. Just the right amount of explanation with the visuals.
Thanks!
Thanks!
Thank you so much for showing me this technique clearly!
Thanks for watching!
Thanks Jenny, i have learned a new way to look the border nice.
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VERY helpful! Thanks so much for the video. What a nice edge that creates!
Glad it has helped you! Thank you for watching!
You are a wonderful teacher. I was very confused about the slipped stitch. I thought you slipped the stitch knit wise and every other row. Now I know better.
Just remember, depending on the pattern, you may indeed have to slip the stitch knitwise. If I cannot remember which way to go, I try one way and knit a few stitches in and look to see if the edge looks good. If not, I backup and go the other way. Thanks for watching!
@@jennyknits I have a question. My pattern calls for a slipped edge at the end of the row knitwise. Does this mean I have to purl every row instead of knit every row? Or.. does it work to knit every row and do a slipped end knitwise? The pattern is for a garter stitch scarf and it does not clarify.
@@waterfallglow If the pattern is done in garter stitch, you'll knit every row. When the pattern says to slip the stitch knitwise, that means just that last stitch you'll put your needle into the stitch as if to knit, then slip it over. (most of the time I slip purlwise, but a pattern will tell you which way to make the slip stitch sit on the needle)
@@jennyknits Oh, okay! Thank you so much for explaining! I really appreciate it! :)
Really appreciate your excellent tutorial! I'm wondering how it would work with garter mosaic knit stitches or patterns as the colour changes every 2 rows ....
What I typically do, is slip the first stitch in the old color, then stitch #2 will be the new color. Work a test swatch to make sure it looks good for you. It brings a color up onto the next row and is not at all noticeable. Good luck and thanks for watching!
Great tutorial. Thank you for sharing. I learned what I was looking for. 🌸
Thanks for watching!
Thanks. I thought of using it for the seams of a sweater! Just because the stitches are more defined for joining. I don't want to risk a gap though.
you can try on a few test swatches. Thanks for watching.
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Thanks again!
Very clear explanation! I am able to do the stitch now. Thank you.
So glad to hear! Thanks for watching.
Very well explained on slipped Stitch edges! Can this work on a shrug that has to be sewed together for the armholes. It just really makes a neater edge and clearer in what stitches connect together!!
You can use the slipped stitch edge to seam together, but just know that since that slipped stitch is "looser" (because it spans two rows) the seam may not be a snug fit. Thanks for watching!
Thank you for explaining these methods. Very helpful.
Thanks for watching!
Thanks, I learned something from you today.😊
So glad to help! Thanks for watching.
thanx very clear and wondering why in my seed st pattern selvedge is so overly complex ... she says sl 1st and last st PW on wrong side and K 1st and last sw thru back loop on RS ... I get so confused a few times I goofed and edges got wonky, looks to me like the same V side st but not enjoyable to alternate all 4 sts and worry about what side you are on .... going to make another using your example ... I do notice when doing socks and working toward the heel my left and right selvedges do not look the same, the left selvedge on the right side always comes out looser for me and can't figure it out.
Yes, learning to "read" your knitting helps. Especially with seed stitch where you are knitting the purls and purling the knits. If that first or even 2nd stitch is baggy and hard to read, look a few more stitches in...if you recognize a good knit stitch and you know you are going to be purling it, then count backward back to the first stitch to tell if you should start with a knit or a purl.
Also depending on if you start with a knit or a purl, you may be slipping that first stitch differently...with yarn in front purlwise, or with yarn in back knitwise. You'll have to test it to see which one gives you the nicer edge.
I also find if you notice a big of some baggy stitches on a certain edge... mentally tell yourself when you hit that edge, knit tighter than you would normally knit. For instance, when I'm knitting between two double-point needles, the first couple of stitches on the next needle I'll pull tighter than I would a normal stitch...and that closes up the baggy stitch that can appear between needles sometimes.
Good luck with your experimenting!
Thank you, helped immensely and enjoyed your method of instruction.
Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the tutorial which was great. I would also like to know how to handle the edges when decreasing for, say, a neckline.
Exactly the same process.
Lovely! Greatly enjoy & appreciate your teaching! Thanks!
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Your tutorial was very helpful!
What if you doing knit 1 row then purl 1 row do you purlwise on purl and knit wise on the knit rows
@@marshaerickson156 I don't have any knitting with me right now, but I would say to continue slipping as you have in this video. If you change up the rows between knitting and purling, just take a look at that edge, work a few stitches and see if it looks right. If not, back up and try the other way.
Part of becoming a great knitter is to be able to "read" your work. So learning when the stitch looks right will help you in knowing which direction to slip that stitch.
Thanks for watching.
@ Thank you so much for responding to my comments your tutorial was very helpful!
@@marshaerickson156 Thanks for watching!
I think it's nice and easy. Thanks dear
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Your video is only one that makes sense and works!
I am doing checkered scarf but when I tried the slip stitch at the beginning of each row it made the checkered box look weird . My pattern was 3 purl, 3 knit and the slip stitch ruined the pattern in the first checkered box. What do I do?
What you could do is add two stitches to the stitch count for your scarf. And then always slip the first stitch or the last stitch or both and then work all the stitches on the next row. You could knit those two extra stitches and just don’t count them in your pattern stitches.
Looks great. What do you do if you're knitting one row and purling the next?
That happens all the time. It can be confusing coming off a knit row or purl row. So what I do is pull the first stitch over purlwise and then purl a few stitches in and then take a look at the edge and see if it looks proper, or has that ugly little bump. If it looks wrong, I unwork the stitches back to the beginning and pull the first stitch knitwise.
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THANK YOU, I NEEDED TO SEE THIS , WONDERFUL.
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From India mam very useful tutorial mam if knitting both sides purl so pl share how wl b the edges to b done thanks very well explained
If purling every row, you would slip the first or last stitch with the yarn in front. thanks for watching!
@@jennyknits thanks
Thank you for the info helps me to become a better knitter
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where have you been for my entire knitting experience.......
ohhh...thank you..dearly
Lol, thank you for your kind words!
I was taught to slip the first stitch knitwise...but I’m finding that means every first stitch, I have to pull it very taut or there is a loose stitch/piece of yarn. It’s very aggravating! Will slipping the stitch purlwise help avoid that (looks like having to wrap the yarn around will help with any loose gapping)? Thanks for your tutorial, very easy to follow!!
Its fun to learn something new! Thanks for watching!
Can you use this stitch when knitting hats in the flat with two straight needles then sewing up the hat with a mattress stitch?
Kind-a. When you mattress stitch, you are picking up that "bar" stitch per row and matching it to the same bar stitch on the other side. Then when you pull the yarn taught, it closes up any gaps and looks like there is no seam.
With this slipped stitch edge, the slip stich is elongated and covers 2 rows. (Down and Back) So matching that to the other flat side will show a bit of a seam.
My suggestion would be to insert your sewing needle just below the edge V stitches and pick up that "bar" stitch that can be matched more easily to the other side. Doing this will turn the pretty V edge stitches inward and you'll see a bit of a seam on the inside of the work, but should look like normal matress stitch on the outside of the hat.
Hope that makes sense.. Thanks for your watching!
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I would also like to see the swatch done with continental knitting. thank you!
While I know how it's done, I have never mastered continental knitting. Thanks for watching.
I love the neat edges I,m learning to knit from you tube I'm working on a pattern called long raindrop and every other stitch is knit and purals for first five rows then it's purals and knit for 5 rows then keep repeating but when I get to row 6 where you start to purals and then knit I'm stuck on how to make sides neater.How do I do the purals at beginning of row when your slip stitching
You might need to slip the first stitch knit wise with yarn in back. On other rows you might need to slip the first stitch purl wise with yarn in front. Test it to see which way looks best. If you aren’t happy with that, you might try slipping the last stitch of every row rather than the first stitch. So for instance if your instruction says knit last five stitches, you would knit 4 then slip last stitch.
Ok tyvm I will try it
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Hey Stacey! Thanks! Right back at ya!
I'm just beginning to learn to knit and I have a question about slipped selvedge. Once you cast on the required number of stitches do you begin slipping the first (or last) stitch immediately or do you first knit one row of garter stitches before you begin slipping a stitch? Sorry if this is a dumb question, but I'm just a little confused on that aspect of slipped selvedge's
Very good question! I typically will knit the first row, every stitch. I do this because that cast on stitch can be super tight and I want the yarn to be a little more relaxed. So I skip the first worked row, then start slipping either the first or the last stitch. But I will also say, that if you want to slip on that very first row, that is ok too.
How do you stop the yarn from either side to stop curling, especially on a scarf or blanket?
I would really appreciate your help.
Thank you.
Are you working stockinette stitch? Knit one row, purl one row? It will always curl. There is no stopping it. You could try adding a border of garter stitch or seed stitch to help flatten things out.
@@jennyknits
Thank you so very much for your help. I will try garter or seed stitch.
Thanks so much this was very helpful.
So if you are purling a scarf do you start a knit stitch but slipped it off?
You can slip the first stitch purlwise. I always take a look at that first stitch to make sure it looks ok. On some projects, depending on the pattern, I might slip the first stitch knitwise.
Very good tutorial, thank you!
Thanks so much for watching!
Very clear explanation. Thank you.
Thanks so much for watching!
Hi Jenny. Me again. Did the test swatch between kmit or purl edge, sticking w the purl. Is there a basic rule that says you CAN'T use a purl edging at both ends of a row? Don't mean to sound stupid, just wondering. Thank you. Sue.
No rule, you can do whatever you think looks good. Now I will tell you if you are working a pattern that specifically calls for a knit or a purl as the first stitch, You may want to just take on 2 stitches to whatever pattern you are using. So for instance a pattern where you being with k1 p2 and end with a k1. It can be hard to remember what to do since you are also following a pattern. For things like this, I add a stitch for either end. So my pattern would be Slip the first stitch as if to purl then start the written pattern, and I'd always end with a k1. So you are making an allowance for a slipped stitch edge without interfering with your pattern.
Hope that makes sense.
@@jennyknits You bet it does! Thanks. You hit on the donkeys tail as I was thinking about just that. Appreciate your time. Have a blessed Christ
Mas. Keep Him close.
Sue.
With this pattern does it mean that I am going to slip in the Pearl on both rows 2 & 4?
Round 1 : Knit Round 2 : * Purl 1, slip 1 wyif * repeat across round. Round 3 : Knit. Round 4 : * Slip 1 wyif, Purl 1 * repeat across round.
Thank you.
Thanks Jenny.
Can you explain this stitch to me, from Azul Elizabeth Smith pattern, S1 wyib, then drop, at the end of a row. Row 4 in neck shaping. That would be great. Thanks Diane
Without seeing more of the pattern, it's hard to guess what these instructions mean. Have you tried to contact the designer?
Maybe also check her ravelry page because others may have had similar confusion and there may be discussions about in the forums.
Good luck!
Can same thing be done for stocknitte knitting?
I’m knitting a blanket with bulky yarn I. Stocknitte stitch. Please guide.
One more question…. How to cast on 100 stitches with bulky yarn ?
Yes you can slip stitches with Stockinette. You have to give it a test. If you are heading into a purl row, you may need to slip the first stitch with yarn in front and continue to purl. For the Knit side, you may need to again slip first stitch to purl with yarn in front, then move yarn to back to continue knitting.
Just see how your edge stitches are looking...."read your knitting" I have had to Slip the first stitch knitwise and sometimes purlwise to get it to look right.
Hope that helps!
I'm sorry, I forgot to address your 2nd question about the cast on. For that many stitches, you may want to use circs that have more length on the cord. When I'm casting on a lot of stitches I put a stitch marker every 25 stitches or every 50 stitches...that way when I lose count, and I always do, I don't have to count from the beginning each time.
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If I purled a whole scarf should I tear it out and start over?
Depends how badly you want that edge to look different.
Great lesson.
Thank you for your kind words!
You mentioned adding two stitches to the pattern. Would two stitches be added if only one stitch is being slipped?
Yes 2 stitches. One on each side of the knitting which will be the nice edge. You typically alway slip the first or the last stitch of every row.
When doing a slip stitch in beginning of each row and purl the last stitch...do you add 2 stitches to the pattern and do the stitches count
Good question. Depends mainly on the pattern. If the pattern is a certain number of stitches repeated across the row, Say an 8 stitch repeat across the row. I would cast on enough stitches for that, say 48 stitches then I would add 2 stitches, one on each end to be the slip stitch. If say I'm just working garter stitch, then I don't add the extra stitches....adding 2 extra stitches wouldn't make a difference in the overall size of the scarf.
Hope that makes sense! Thanks for watching.
Nice job teaching.
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Thanks ! Very helpful
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Thanks for a great tutorial!
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love your stich holder...so cute
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Nice job. Very clear
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Just what I wanted to know for next panel of knee rug. Ta.
Very nice instruction . Thank you.
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Hank you for this tutseem like it should make a nicee seam for sweaters , and blanket squareswill try it.orial . Finally IGet a ie IDo plan to seam these edges together it . Willsee if i can avoid a gap with my sewing technique.
How would you work a slipped edge in garter stitch but purling every row not knitting them, I knit Portuguese style and it is easier to purl than knit
if I am purling every row, i slip the first stitch purl wise with the yarn in front.
Thank you Jenny.! C could you teach some easy lace patterns? Smiles, grace btw where did you get those great needles?
The purple needles? Those are Boye needles from Joanns.
jennyknits thanks so much. Are they wood or plastic. Are they comfy to use? I need advice. I am making a baby hat and need an easy lace pattern that won't catch tiny fingers. Any ideas? Thankfully you., Gracespins@gmail
I forgot to say I am knitting in the round.
Those are metal needles. Maybe a simple feather and fan pattern would be pretty and the lacy parts aren't too loose. Here's a link to an "in-the-round" pattern you could adjust for a hat. verypink.com/2013/06/05/fancy-stitch-combos-feather-and-fan/
jennyknits thanks so very much. I am very grateful for your help and the lace is beautiful. I will try to turn this into a baby hat. Bless you dear Jenny. Sincerely, Grace in vt
Simple and easy Thanks
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Very helpful thank you.
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This was really useful, thanks. You said you don’t recommend slipping the stitch putlwise for things like sweaters where you are joining two pieces...I was hoping to use this method to tidy up the edges of blankets squares that I knit together. I can see that, as you say, the knit is a bit loose where I’d sew two edges together, so do you have any tips on a good way to edge blankets squares on the left and right sides if not by slipping a stitch purlwise?
I think for blankets it’s probably fine to work the slip stitch edge and sew together. I wouldn’t use that method on a fitted garment where your stitches need to join into a small seam. I've also used an applied icord edge on blankets.
@@jennyknits so what method do you use for making edges that you will seam?
if it’s a shoulder seam, i try to work a 3 needle bind off. if it’s a seam like a sweater underarm seam, i typically use a mattress stitch. Hope that helps.
@@jennyknits thanx for quick reply but I meant what method do you use for making edges not how do you seam together. How do you make the best edge that can be seamed. like chain selvage and how? or some other? I get wonky edges with one side of the slip the first st P wise and P last st for st st and garter but the pattern said that;s how it looks wonky
I'll either have no salvage and just knit as instructed, or i'll add the salvage stitches and always slip first stitch either knitwise or purlwise, whichever looks better.
If the last stitch is a purl and you turn work, can you slip the first stitch?
Yes, sometimes you may have to slip the stitch knitwise or purlwise to see which gives you the best-looking edge.
If purlwise, you bring the yarn to the front and insert your right needle into the stitch purlwise, then bring your yarn to back and continue knitting.
In some projects I slip the first stitch, in other projects I slip the last stitch, just depends on the pattern I'm using.
Work a test swatch to see which way works for you.
Excellent.
Thank you!! Great explanation and video
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Was very helpful.
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Is it possible to slip the first and last of every row ?
At some point, you have to knit or purl the stitch. You could slip first and last on row 1 then work both those stitches on row 2.
THanks, very nice, I like!
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Great tutorial!
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Hello: I have a question. If I plan on doing a slip stitch on the beginning row, why is it necessary to add two stitches to the pattern? Thanks for your help.
Sometimes you might be working a stitch pattern that takes a certain number of stitches to make. In that case, you can add 1 stitch to each end so that the extra stitches are worked on one side and slipped on the other, then work the pattern and it won't mess up your count.
If I'm working a pattern where the first or last stitch isn't a factor in the overall pattern stitch, then I don't add the extra stitches.
jennyknits Thank you so much for your reply. Just one more question from this very inept knitter. If I add two more stitches, should I also slip stitch purl wise the stitch at the end of the row? Again, thanks.
I always have to look at the stitch after I work it to see if it looks good on the edge. If I am knitting every stitch, I slip the first stitch purlwise with yarn in front, bring yarn to the back and continue knitting. If you look at the first stitch and see an ugly bump right on the edge, then you slipped it wrong.
And by the way I doubt you are inept! You are asking wonderful questions, which tells me you have skills!
Thanks, Jenny, but I don't think I will ever be demonstrating my "talents" on youtube!
Very helpful. Thank you!
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Helpful way you do
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I see you knit a row already after your cast on, I take it the first row you just knit it normally?
Yes, I knit the first just because I tend to cast on tight and knitting the first row evens out my stitches. And yes I knit all stitches and don't slip any on that first row. I find it hard to slip a stitch from the cast on row itself. Seems too tight for my taste.
Thanks for watching!
@@jennyknits thankyou so much. I’m brand new to knitting so just learning all the tips and tricks at the moment.
What about slipping as to knit? For edging.
You can do that as well. It really depends on if the pattern has you knitting or purling. Work a test swatch for about 10 rows, and slip the stitch knit wise, and knit 10 rows purl wise and you will see which one looks better to you.
Thanks for watching.
what if I am doing a cable with 3 purls on either side and don't want the back to be horrible? so, not stockinette and not purl. I knit the knits and purl the purls. How do I get an edge suitable for joining a new verticle column?
In this case, choose if you are going to slip the first stitch every row, or the last stitch every row. Then I do a test. If I decided to slip the first stitch every row, I will slip the first stitch knitwise with yarn in back and then work your pattern a few more stitches in. If you edge stitch looks good, keep going. If it doesn't look good, back up and start the row again. This time, bring your yarn to the front and go into the stitch as if to purl and slip it over, then take your yarn to the back and continue a few stitches in pattern. How does that edge stitch look?
Whichever one looks better, do that at the beginning of every row.
So I do change up which way I slip that first stitch, depending on the pattern for that row.
I hope that makes sense.
I choose to slip first (RS) row knitwise. 1. What do I do for the last stitch of that row? A knit or a purl? 2. Then I am going to turn to the WS and start with the first stitch slipped knitwise. If that looks okay (depending on what you advise for the last stitch, which will be the raw edge) what do I do for the last stitch on the WS? Thank you for the help. I have tried to figure this out myself and simply cannot. Happy to provide my email if you have a video, but couldn't find one on your site for this...
@@patriciamagnus3614 If you are slipping the first stitch of every row, then you would just follow the pattern for the last stitch. So if your pattern ends with purl 3, then purl 3. Flip for the next row and figure out if you need to go into it knitwise or purlwise. I have worked on projects that have your last stitch sometimes a knit, sometimes a purl, so I would adjust how I slipped the first stitch depending on how I worked that last stitch the row prior. It's tricky but very do-able.
Good luck!!
Here is the pattern: RS K1, P3, c6 (K), P3, K1 WS. I explained it totally wrong, because your suggestion didn't work. Can you provide me with your email so that I can take a class with you to solve this riddle? I apologize for any wasted time!
@@jennyknits I cannot find any way to attach a new vertical piece. The goal was to join as I went. Everything I have tried either leaves holes or yarn overs or some other mess on the reverse side. I should NOT have slipped the edge that was going to be attached. A simple garter join is easy. The only two videos I found for joining slipped stitch edges DO NOT WORK. I am going to scrap the project and apologize to my friend. It simply cannot be done by me. Thanks though.
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Okay if I'm knitting a scarf an cast on 20 stitches how many extra stiches should I add
If you are just knitting and no fancy stitch patterns, then 20 stitches is fine, no need to add more.
Do you just sew in the tail in at the end. Can you do it for a blanket too
Say I cast on 150 to 200 stitches for a blanket and want to do that do I have to add extra stiches or not
I only do the garter stitch
If you were working a fancy stitch pattern, you would cast on enough stitches to work that pattern so many repeats across the row, then you would add 2 stitches so you can have a slipped stitch on each edge. If you are just knitting, you can have any number and you don’t add extra stitches.
Please show me how to add a color when you are slipping a stitch on every row. I am making a striped baby blanket. Thanks.
You can add or change a color on the knit stitch not the slip stitch. The first row of a new color will still have the old color from the row below on every other stitch. I hope that makes sense.
@@jennyknits By slipping the first stitch and adding the color on the second stitch makes your leaf edge stitch one stitch above - so there is a color jog on the edge. Is there anyway to avoid this?
So the edge of the old color is one row above the new color.
You are correct. The old Color will have one stitch on the edge above the new color. It isn't very noticeable overall.
To avoid this, you can slip the last stitch of every row rather than the first stitch. So when you begin each new row, you can add your new color on stitch number one.
Can this edging be used with the ten stitch blanket
YES, it makes the edge of the 10 stitch blanket very nice. Of course, don't forget you'll only use this on the "outside" edge and not the edge that attaches to the columns below it.
jennyknits can you make a video of that please?
Sure thing! Here's a link. th-cam.com/video/ARK920K_R74/w-d-xo.html
can this be used in a blanket
Yes it can! A slipped stitch edge is very nice on blankets and scarves and any piece that has a raw edge. Thanks for watching!
Can we just keep slipping the first stitch? I’ve seen some videos that slip first and last
You just want to make sure that on one row you slip that stitch in on the other row you work that stitch. So if you want to slip both first and last then make sure on the next row you work the first and last stitch. Flip stitches happen every other row. I hope that makes sense. Thanks for watching.
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This was really helpful thanks! Im trying to figure out how to use this edging on a scarf with stripes. If I add the new colour to the last stitch of the row, I can slip the first stitch of the new row and it will be the correct colour for that row, but I still end up with the old colour creeping up on the final stitch of that row in the front. How do I avoid this to have a tidy colour change, any ideas? Thank you!
What I do is slip the first stitch in the old color, then start using the new color on stitch 2. Technically it'll be one row off, but I,ve never had anyone notice. Not sure if this link will work, but here is a scarf I just finished, you can see the edge. www.ravelry.com/projects/WildJen/tailwind/slideshow?fullscreen=1&start=76398702
thank you so much I will try this out, knitting is hard! You are amazing!
Ps I really hope you are feeling a lot better hon! God keep you, grace
My health is much improved after the year of cancer treatment! I am healing after surgery and it’s all good!
jennyknits I am so glad to hear this.I really enjoying your calm videos. I am very ill and fighting tracheobronchomalacia. So I am on 02, I also thank God I have survived my death date over a year. I guess when I note someone is ill yet sharing teaching with us all its very altruistic to me. I hope you stay well. I had a bout with cancer twice and its very hard to fight when your body is weary. I live on zofran. I am bound and determined to be a better knitter.I like to knit baby items but I am a sllooww knitter..English style. Blessings, grace
Jenny dear what do you liken to knit for babies? Esp when sex is unknown.? Thanks so much, grace
Wow, you have been through so much! Hang in there. I'm sorry you are going thru hard disease and yet here you are spreading joy and love of knitting with me! Thank you! Keep fighting, each day is a blessing! I would love to see your work, are you on Ravelry? I am Wildjen on Ravelry. Friend me there.
All babies need a blanket! And there are so many wonderful patterns out there for baby blankets.
Thanks.
So don't slip the cast on stitches? so the first row doesn't have a slipped stitch?
You know that's a good question. I typically don't slip the first stitch on a cast on row, but I don't think it would really matter much. Give it a try.