Picking up stitches on a selvedge

If you are adding a trim or buttonbands to the opening of a cardigan or borders around the arms of a sleeveless top, like in our Lorna vest on page 49, you will be required to pick up stitches from the side edge. This is known as the selvedge of your knitting. You will also need this method for entrélac patterns.

Step 1

with RS facing, insert your RH needle into the edge stitch of your work from front to back.
Step 2

wrap the yarn around the tip of the needle and pull the yarn through to the RS.
Step 3

repeat this in every stitch, or as directed, until you have picked up the correct number of stitches then continue knitting as instructed.

Why not give one of these patterns a go?

Striped Nappy Cover Knitting Pattern
- US 5 / 3.75mm
  Needle Sizes
- DK / 8 ply
  Yarn Type
- Straight
  Needle Type
- Stocking Stitch
  Stitch Techniques
Simple Baby Socks Knitting Pattern

Difficulty
- US 6 / 4.0mm
  Needle Sizes
- DK / 8 ply
  Yarn Type
- Stocking Stitch
  Stitch Techniques
Party Percy the Elephant Toy Knitting Pattern

Difficulty
- US 6 / 4.0mm
  Needle Sizes
- DK / 8 ply
  Yarn Type
- Straight
  Needle Type
- Double-pointed
  Needle Type
- Stocking Stitch
  Stitch Techniques
Spring Flowers Blanket Knitalong: Part Three
- US 4 / 3.5mm
  Needle Sizes
- US 6 / 4.0mm
  Needle Sizes
- DK / 8 ply
  Yarn Type
- Straight
  Needle Type
Benson Bear: Shorts and Star T-shirt Toy Knitting Pattern

Difficulty
- US 4 / 3.5mm
  Needle Sizes
- US 6 / 4.0mm
  Needle Sizes
- DK / 8 ply
  Yarn Type
- Straight
  Needle Type
- Stocking Stitch
  Stitch Techniques
- Basic Shaping
  Stitch Techniques
Benson Bear Teddy Knitting Pattern
- US 4 / 3.5mm
  Needle Sizes
- DK / 8 ply
  Yarn Type
- Straight
  Needle Type
- Double-pointed
  Needle Type
- Stocking Stitch
  Stitch Techniques
- Basic Shaping
  Stitch Techniques
Spring Flowers Blanket Knitalong: Part Two

Difficulty
- US 6 / 4.0mm
  Needle Sizes
- DK / 8 ply
  Yarn Type
- Straight
  Needle Type
- Stocking Stitch
  Stitch Techniques
- knit
  Stitch Techniques
Dress Up Frog Toy Knitting Pattern

Difficulty
- US 6 / 4.0mm
  Needle Sizes
- DK / 8 ply
  Yarn Type
- Stocking Stitch
  Stitch Techniques
- Basic Shaping
  Stitch Techniques