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Crocheted Edges

Here the slip stitches are crocheted over 2 knitted rows. i.e., there are always 2 horizontal threads of the knitting between the slip stitches.

Even though crocheting is not ihe subject of this lxx>k. herc are some useful tips for finishing edges by crocheting.

It vini want to do withnut lacing> ciuircly, or if yourcdgo Jidnt tum out rhnr nicc. crocheting is .1 M)luthm. You can “\ivc" quitc a fcw bad edges this way.

For pl.iin and boat nccklincs, knit-011 neckbniułs dont al\vavs look ihat good. In thiscasc, rcvcrsc crochet "i picois make a nice finish. If the Finiling-oft stitchcs camc out unevcnly, first ?traightcn out the edge with a row ol‘ single crochet.

Working Slip Stitches around the Edge

For all straight edges, siu.li as lor side slits or slirs in polo sweaters, .1 neat edge is especially tmportaiu. Herc, Z rows of crocheted slip stitches work miraclcs: The edge turns in ncatly to the inside.

The slip stitches can be worked between the selvedge stitch and the lii-t stitch, or l.irthct into the piece. Crochet them on the nght side ot the work, always frnm right to letr. Leave a king enough yam end at the heginning ot the tirst row ot 'lip sdtchcs, whtch you will use to crochet the second row. The first row is crocheted through the kmtteJ piece, the second row only through the top part of the lirst row of slip stitches.

The slip stitches are each worked over l knitted row. When the second row of slip stitches is added, the edge turns neatly to the inside.

If you crochet the slip stitches in the same yarn, the double row can hardly be seen.

Crocheting slip stitches: Place the yarn underneath the work. Insert the crochet hook between 2 stitches. from top to bottom, and puli the yarn through to the top. Al 1 or 2 rows fnrther along, go through from top to bottom again, pulling another loop through, and puli it through the loop on the needle.

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