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Knitted edges

Want to finish your project with a nice edge? We have video tutorials for many different techniques like picot, fan, lace, flounces and more.

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Videos: 40
3:42
How to work an I-cord edge, back and forth

In this DROPS video we show how to work an I-cord edge both from the right side and from the wrong side. In this video the 6 first / 6 last stitches after the I-cord edge are worked in garter stitches (= the stitches are knitted on every row). At the beginning of the row from the right side, work like this: Slip 1 stitch purl-wise with strand in front, knit 1, work 6 garter stitches. Work stockinette stitch. At the end of the row from the right side, work like this: Work 6 garter stitches, slip 1 stitch purl-wise with strand in front, knit 1. At the beginning of the row from the wrong side, work like this: Slip 1 stitch purl-wise with strand in front, knit 1, work 6 garter stitches. Work stockinette stitch. At the end of the row from the wrong side, work like this: Work 6 garter stitches, slip 1 stitch purl-wise with strand in front, knit 1. We use the yarn DROPS Snow in the video. This technique is used in several patterns - you can find patterns by clicking on the pictures below:
4:06
Bind-off edge with picot

In this DROPS video we show you have to cast off with a picot edge. In the video we work 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. To see a pattern with a picot edge, go to: DROPS 168-14 To see a pattern with a similar picot edge, go to: DROPS 169-8
5:09
How to bind off with a picot edge on a rib

In this DROPS video we show how to bind 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 bind off 7 stitches in the same way along the whole edge. When there are not enough stitches to work another picot, bind 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.
9:59
Braided edge

In this DROPS video we show you how to work a braided edge. A braided edge is worked best in the round. We first cast on an even number of stitches with 2 different colors. And then we remove the loop from the beginning of the needle and place a marker before we knit the first round. We knit the colors alternately. The next two rounds are purled and remember to work the stitches in the same color as the round below. When you purl the first round put your working yarn to the right up and over the needle, and when you purl the second round put the working yarn down to the left.
4:04
How to bind off with i-cord binding off.

In this DROPS video we show how to bind off with i-cord binding off that is for example, used in the shawl in DROPS 190-15. Work and bind 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 bind 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.
2:46
How to work an I-Cord edging

In this DROPS video we show how we work an I-Cord edging in a piece in garter stitch, an I-Cord is a knitted tube. We have chosen to have 3 edge stitches on each side that will form the I-Cord edge. On each row, lift the 3 first stitches over to the right needle as if they should have been purl and purl the 3 last stitches on each row. Work like this: * Lift 3 stitches to the right needle as if they should have been purl, tighten the thread a little, knit the row until 3 stitches remain, purl these stitches, turn piece * repeat from * - *. You have to work a few cm and pull a little in the edge before you see the best result. We use the yarn DROPS Snow in the video.
9:07
How to work an I-cord edge while binding off.

In this DROPS video we show how we work an I-cord edge while we're binding off. Cast on 4 new stitches 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 bind off. Sew together cast on and bind off edge. We use the yarn DROPS Snow in the video.
3:09
How to work an I-cord edge with 2 stitches

In this DROPS video we show how to work 2 I-cord edge stitches in each side, and at the same time increase in one of the sides. The same 2 edge stitches can be used in garments without increases. For example edges to a jacket. EDGE STITCHES: At the beginning of each row work 2 edge stitches as follows: Slip 1 stitch purl-wise with the strand in front, knit 1. At the end of each row work 2 edge stitches as follows: Work until there are 2 stitches left on the row, slip 1 stitch purl-wise with the strand in front, knit 1. Repeat at the beginning and end of each row. We use the yarn DROPS Snow. You must read a pattern to be able to follow this video properly. You’ll find a pattern by clicking on the pictures below.
3:01
Picot edging

Knit back and forth on needles. Row 1: knit all sts Row 2: knit all sts Row 3: knit to last 4 sts, K 2 tog, yo, K 2 sts in each of the last 2 sts (2 new sts). Row 4: bind off first 2 sts and K across remaining sts on row. Repeat rows 1 - 4.
3:59
Hem - knitted w/picot along the edge

Many of our designs uses this pretty and feminine hem/edge. You work an eyelet row and this row is then where we do the fold and from where all length measures in pattern are measured. So knit a couple of cm/ an inch in stockinette st then work a row from RS like this; *K2 tog, 1 yo*, repeat *-* to end of row. Continue in stockinette or what patterns tells. Afterward fold the bottom edge to inside and sew with neat sts.
3:36
How to work an easy picot edge

In this DROPS video we show how to work an easy picot edge. We work back and forth, but you can also work it in the round. Work like this on row 1: * Knit 7 stitches, slip 2nd stitch on right needle over outermost stitch on right needle (over the last stitch worked), pass next stitch on right needle over outermost stitch on right needle (2 stitches decreased = 1 arch) *, work from *-* the entire row. We use the yarn DROPS Snow in the video. You must read a pattern to get the correct number of stitches. You’ll find a pattern with a picot edge like this by clicking on the picture below.
6:30
How to knit picot edge, both on the right and left side

In this DROPS video we show you how to knit the picot edge, both in the right and the left side used in DROPS Children 28-7. We have already knitted a few cm to better see the edge and the lace pattern. We start the video by knitting 1st row from the right side and showing the beginning and end of each row to once. This bolero is knitted in DROPS Cotton Merino, 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.
3:08
Wave edge – knitted

When working top down so that you end your piece at the edge, then you can end with a romantic ruffled wave edge, also a nice addition when working shawls from center and out. In this DROPS Video we show how to do so. 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. Bind off. To see a pattern with this technique, see: DROPS 155-26
7:39
How to knit a fan edge

In this DROPS video we show you how to knit a fan edge with the help of a crochet hook. If you need 20 stitches you have to make 5 fans (1 fan = 4 stitches). * Cast on 10 stitches on both a knitting needle and a crochet hook, (remember to have enough thread to cast on with). Make a yarn over the crochet hook, pull the yarn through the 10 stitches, pick up 1st stitch with the crochet hook and pull it through the loop on the crochet hook, tighten the thread, pick up the 10th stitches with the crochet hook, pull out the knitting needle and put the 2 stitches from crochet hook to the knitting needle * (= 1 fan). Repeat from * - * until you have half the number of stitches you want. Turn and cast on 2 new stitches between the 2 stitches in each fan on the 1st row from WS. Start knitting stockinette stitch. We use the yarn DROPS Snow in the video.
8:23
How to work a flounce edge after chart

In this DROPS video we show how to work a flounce edge after chart A.1 used in the “Rosy Ruffles” socks in DROPS 223-47. We have already cast on 36 stitches with 2 threads. We work further with only 1 thread. These socks are worked in DROPS Nord, but in this 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.
9:06
How to work a folding edge together

In this DROPS video we show how to work a folding edge together, like the one in the “Rosy Ruffles” socks in DROPS 223-47. We have already worked the flounce edge and we place a marker in the first stitch on last round. Work a rib with knit 2/purl 1 to right measurements. Fold the beginning of piece in towards wrong side of piece so that you can pick up stitch in the first round with rib after A.1 (piece is now folded with wrong side towards wrong side and flounce is pointing upwards over the needles). Knit 1 round while at the same time as every knit stitch from the first round with rib is knitted together with next stitch on round (i.e. every 3rd stitch from the first round with rib is fastened to the round being worked now). Turn the piece inside out so that flounce is on the outside of piece, this is now the right side of sock. Knit 1 round (as the round is turned there might be a small hole in the transition but this can be sewn up with a small stitch at the end). These socks are worked in DROPS Nord, but in this 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.
4:59
How to work a rib with small waves along the cast-on edge

In this DROPS video we show how we work a rib with small waves along the cast-on edge. We have already worked 4 rows with rib (1K and 1P), and with 3K in the beginning and end in each row (both from RS and WS). Then we work as follows: Knit 1, * purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, take the right needle from the front of work and under the cast on edge, use right needle to lift the outermost stitch from left needle to the right needle, then take the right needle back around under the cast on edge (only the outermost stitch on the right needle is wrapped around the cast on edge), place this stitch back on left needle and knit the stitch (make sure the stitch is not twisted) *, work from *-* the whole row. The neck now has small waves along the cast-on edge. Turn, and work rib to finish measurement. We use the yarn DROPS Snow in the video. You must read a pattern with this technique to be able to follow this video properly. You’ll find pattern by clicking on one of the pictures below.
10:29
How to work a flounces edge with increases

In this DROPS video we show how to work a flounces edge where we make increases when we purl (from RS), like the way it is done in the «Ruffles Dream» shawls in DROPS 229-9. We also increase before/after the edge stitches. We show the beginning and end of each row. Read the pattern on how many rows it should be worked and how to bind off. The “Ruffles Dream” shawl is worked in DROPS BabyAlpaca Silk, but in the video we work with a thicker yarn; DROPS Snow. You must read a pattern using this technique to be able to follow this video properly. You’ll find a pattern by clicking on the picture below.
8:00
How to work a wavy neck edge – back and forth

In this DROPS video we show a way to work a wavy neck edge back and forth. We have already cast on, knitted 1 row from WS and 6 row with stockinette stitch + 3 edge stitch in each side. In the video we work like this: 3 edge stitch, 6 stockinette stitch, * place the yarn in front of piece, insert the right needle down under the piece and up in front, then knit 6, work from * until there are 4 stitches left, knit 1 + 3 edge stitch. Then work a rib (purl 1, knit 1) with 3 edge stitch in each side to finish measurement. We use the yarn DROPS Snow in the video. You must read a pattern using this technique to be able to follow this video properly. You’ll find a pattern by clicking on one off the picture below.
6:46
How to work a flounces edge after chart

In this DROPS video we show how to work a flounces edge after chart, like the one in the “Treasure Hunt” sweater in DROPS 230-21. We have already cast on and start the video knitting 1 round before we start on the chart. We show the beginning and end in the rounds. We use the yarn DROPS Snow in the video. You must read a pattern and look at the chart to be able to follow this video properly. You’ll find a pattern with this flounces edge by clicking on the picture 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.
5:31
How to start working a rolling-edge

In this DROPS video we show to start working a rolling-edge, like the one in DROPS 230-49 and DROPS 230-50. We have already worked 3 ridges (1 ridge = knit 2 rows) and start the video like this: 1 edge stitch in garter stitch, knit 3, * twist the stitches on the right needle 360 degrees as follows: Take the strand to the right side and take the right needle under the piece and up to the right side, knit 6 *, work from *-* until there are 4 stitches left, knit 3 and 1 edge stitch in garter stitch. Now join the piece and continue in the round. We use the yarn DROPS Snow in the video. You must read a pattern with this technique to be able to follow this video properly. You’ll find a pattern by clicking on one of the pictures below.
5:09
How to work an easy flounce

In this DROPS video we show how we work an easy flounce, like the one used in the «White Pine» socks in DROPS 229-28. We have already cast on stitches and knitted 2 rounds and in the video, we work like this/ we show the beginning of the rounds: Round 1: Knit 2, knit 2 sts together. Round 2: Knit. Round 3: Knit 2 and 2 sts together. Round 4: Knit. Round 5: Purl. Round 6: Knit: Then work a rib (knit 1, purl 1) for a few cm/inches. 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 with this flounce in a pattern by clicking on the picture below.
5:49
How to work stitches together to get a wavy edge

In this DROPS video we show how to work a wavy neck edge after chart, like the ones in DROPS 232-43 and 232-44. We have already cast on and knit 1 row from the wrong side. We work with the yarn DROPS Snow. You must read a pattern with this technique and look at the chart to be able to follow this video properly. You’ll find a pattern by clicking on the pictures below.