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Cast off edges

Learn different cast off techniques to give your projects the prettiest edges!

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Videos: 13
4:06
How to cast off with a picot edge

In this DROPS video we show you have to cast off with a picot edge. In the video we knit like this: K 1, (* insert right needle in between the first 2 sts on left needle (i.e. between sts on needle, not through sts), make 1 YO on right needle, pull YO forwards between sts and slip YO on left needle *, repeat from *-* 2 more times (= 3 new sts on left needle). ** K first st on left needle, pass first st on right needle over last st worked **), repeat from **-** 5 times in total and repeat from (-) along the entire row until 1 st remains. Cut the yarn and pull it through last st. You must read the pattern and look at the chats to be able to follow. You’ll find patterns using this tecnique by clicking on the pictures below.
5:09
How to cast off with a picot edge on a rib

In this DROPS video we show how to cast off with a picot on a rib. Knit 1, * insert right needle between the next 2 stitches (not through the stitches), make 1 yarn over, pull the yarn over between the stitches and place on left needle *, work from *-* 2 more times (= 3 yarn overs on left needle), knit and cast off 7 stitches (= 1 stitch + 3 yarn overs + 3 stitches). Work from *-* and cast off 7 stitches in the same way along the whole edge. When there are not enough stitches to work another picot, cast off the remaining stitches as usual. We use the yarn DROPS Snow in the video. You’ll find patterns using this technique by clicking on the pictures below.
4:04
How to cast off with i-cord casting off.

In this DROPS video we show how to cast off with i-cord casting off that is for example, used in the shawl in DROPS 190-15. Work and cast off as follows: * Knit 2 stitches, the next 2 stitches are knitted twisted together. Push the 3 stitches from the right needle back onto the left needle (in the same order) *, repeat from *-* until all stitches on the left needle have been cast off and there are 3 stitches left on the right needle. Push the stitches onto the left needle and cast them off with knit. This shawl is crocheted in DROPS Flora, but in the video we work with a thicker yarn; DROPS Snow. You must read the pattern to be able to follow this video properly. You’ll find the pattern by clicking on the picture below.
9:07
How to work an I-cord edge while casting off.

In this DROPS video we show how we work an I-cord edge while we're casting off. Cast on 4 new stiches on right needle from WS, turn piece. Use another knitting needle if you wish. * Knit 3 stitches, the next 2 stitches are knitted twisted together. Put these 4 stitches back to the left needle *. Repeat from *-* the entire round and cast off. Sew together cast on and cast off edge. We use the yarn DROPS Snow in the video.
3:08
How to knit a wave edge

In this DROPS Video we show how to make a beautiful wave edge. When working top down so that your piece ends at the edge, then you can finish off with this romantic ruffled wave edge. It's also a nice addition when knitting shawls from center and out. When you have reached desired measure work like this: * K 1, 1 YO, repeat from * across, end row with K 1. Repeat this row one more time. Cast off. You must read the pattern to be able to follow. You’ll find patterns using this technique by clicking on the pictures below.
5:05
How to work a flounces edge at the end of a work

In this DROPS video we show how to work a flounces edge at the end of a work, like the one in DROPS 230-36. We start the video by showing a little bit of the last round of the rib (knit 1 twisted/purl 1), before we show how to increase stitches to the flounces edge. We use the yarn DROPS Snow in the video. You must read a pattern to be able to follow this video properly. You’ll find a pattern with this flounces edge by clicking on the picture below.
5:14
How to cast off to the jacket in DROPS Children 27-12

In this DROPS video we show you how to cast off to the jacket in DROPS Children 27-12. This jacket are made in DROPS BabyAlpaca Silk and DROPS Kid-Silk, but in the video we work with a thicker yarn; DROPS Snow. You must read the pattern to be able to follow this video properly. You’ll find the pattern by clicking on the picture below.
10:23
How to knit the neck edge to the jumper in DROPS 187-14

In this DROPS video we show how to knit the neck edge after chart A.4 in the Adele jumper in DROPS 187-14. We have already worked 2 ridges, 1 knitted round and 3 rounds from the chart A.4. We start on round 4 in the chart = round with knit 2 together and 1 yarn over (on next row knit yarn over to make a hole). When 7th round in diagram has been worked, knit 1 round before it cast off like this: Cast off by knitting but for every 4th stitch make 1 yarn over. Cast off yarn over as stitch. Fold at eyelet row in A.4 so that hem is on the inside of garment. Sew cast-off edge in the top ridge. This jumper is knitted in DROPS Belle, but in the video we work with a thicker yarn; DROPS Snow. You must read the pattern and look at the diagram to be able to follow this video properly. You’ll find the pattern by clicking on the picture below.
7:22
How to work the picot edge in DROPS 187-13

In this DROPS video we show how to work the picot edge after chart A.4 that is used in the jacket in DROPS 187-13. We start the video by working the 1st row of the chart and work 3 rows in stocking stitch with 1 stitch worked in garter stitch in each side. This garments are worked in DROPS Belle, but in the video we work with a thicker yarn; DROPS Snow. You MUST read the pattern and look at the chart to be able to follow this video properly. You’ll find the pattern by clicking on the picture below.
16:48
How to work the wrist warmers in DROPS 190-33

In this DROPS video we show how to work after chart A.1 (size S/M) to the “Geline” wrist warmers in DROPS 190-33. We have already worked 7 rounds and start the video by the black star. Read under the icon explanation in the pattern how to work the round. Then we show how to work the wave pattern, and then how to cast off without assembly. These wrist warmers are worked in DROPS Baby AlpacaSilk, but in the video we work with a thicker yarn; DROPS Snow. You must read the pattern and look at the chart to be able to follow this video properly. You’ll find the pattern by clicking on the picture below.
10:18
How to knit an edge on a shawl, while casting off

In this DROPS video we show you how to knit an edge on your shawl and at the same time binding of the stitches. When you are ready with the sts on the shawl don't turn the piece but cast on 14 new sts for shawl edge from WS. Turn the piece, K1 row over the new sts (= RS), turn the piece and knit according to diagram = 1st row in the diagram is WS. In this DROPS video we already knitted the first repeat of the edge. We start off with the second repeat of the edge: 1st row = WS: Slip 1st st as to P, K1, 1YO, K2 tog, k1 to 4 st remain of the edge sts, 1 YO, K2 tog, 2 YO, K the last two stitches. Turn the piece 2nd row = RS: K2, work only 1 of the double YO, drop the second one. K to 3 st remain of the edge st, 1 YO, K2 tog and work the last st together with the first free st from the shawl. Turn the piece and knit 3rd row of the diagram and so on. In the last row from the diagram on the RS we bind off the first 8 sts, knit the rest of the edge sts according to diagram = 14 sts on the needle and repeat the diagram again. You must read the pattern and look at the chart to be able to follow. You’ll find patterns using this technique by clicking on the pictures below.
25:48
How to knit the shawl with flounce in DROPS 166-26

In this DROPS video we show how to knit the Eurydice shawl in garter st with flounce in DROPS 166-26. In this video we show first row 1-16, then one repeat of row 9-16 and the first flounce. This shawl is made in DROPS Fabel, but in the video we knit with a thicker yarn; DROPS Snow. You must read the pattern to be able to follow. You’ll find the pattern by clicking on the picture below.
3:53
How to cast off with a picot edge in DROPS 169-8

In this DROPS video we show you how to cast off with a picot edge. In the video we knit like this: Cast off the first 2 sts on needle. (*insert right needle in between the 2 first sts on left needle (i.e in between sts on needle not true sts), make a YO on right needle, pull the YO through the sts and slip the YO onto left needle *, repeat from *-* 2 more times (= 3 new sts on left needle). ** K first st on left needle, slip first st on right needle over last st worked **), repeat from **-** 7 times in total and repeat from (-) along the side of the shawl until 1 sts remains. Cut the yarn and pull it through the last st. This shawl is made in DROPS Lace, but in the video we knit with a thicker yarn, DROPS Snow. You must read the pattern and look at the charts to be able to follow this video properly. You’ll find the pattern by clicking on the picture below.