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Wavy Edging Wavy Edging From "Knitty Gritty" episode DKNG-107

Figure A

When you're deciding on an edging for a piece of knitting, try to find one that relates in some way to the body of the project. For instance, this sweater has a wavy stitch pattern, so the ideal edging is one that mimics the waves (figure A). The edging may look a little intimidating, but it's created by simply stacking increases over increases and decreases over decreases.

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Wavy Edge

Knit-O-Meter Rating: Beginner

Materials
Brown Sheep Yarn Company's Cotton Fleece yarns
Size 6 (4.00 mm) bamboo knitting needles

Cast on a multiple of 14 sts.
Row 1 (RS): *K2tog, K4, yarn over, K2, yarn over, K4, SSK. Repeat from * across.
Row 2: K6, *P2, K12. Repeat from * across, ending with P2, K6.
Repeat Rows 1 and 2 until ripple measures approx. 2". Continue in Stockinette Stitch for the rest of the piece.

Knit Bit: There are lots of ways to give your knits cool edgings. Here's one that's simple and stylish, courtesy of Elizabeth Marmugl of Needful Yarns: Use a synthetic suede-like ribbon to jazz up a simple knit poncho. Run lengths of ribbon through evenly spaced stitches and tie each piece in half by looping it back through itself to create a simple fringe of tassels. Then run a longer piece of the ribbon through stitches around the neck of the poncho and use it as a drawstring for a decorative — and functional — touch.

Next: Introduction to Intarsia

RESOURCES :

Hot Knits: 30 Cool, Fun Designs to Knit and Wear
By Melissa Leapman
ISBN: 0-8230-2338-9
$19.95
Watson-Guptill Publications
Website: www.watsonguptill.com

Westminster Fibers/Jaeger's Mohair Art yarn
Suggested retail price: $7.95
Consult your local yarn store for availability.

Brown Sheep Yarn Company's Cotton Fleece yarn
Website: www.brownsheep.com
Brown Sheep Company
Website: brownsheep.com

Muench Yarns' Samoa yarn
Suggested retail price: $6.25
Muench Yarns
Website: muenchyarns.com

Patons' Classic Wool yarn
Suggested retail price: $5.25
Patons Yarns
Website: www.patonsyarns.com

Frayed-Edge Poncho
Needful Yarns Poncho Pattern #195
Needful Yarns (USA)
Website: needfulyarnsinc.com

GUESTS :

Melissa Leapman
Author and needlework expert
E-mail: melissa.leapman@gmail.com