Slip stitch crochet cast off

For a quick and neat edge, try casting off using a crochet stitch like a slip stitch. This is also good for yarns with less elasticity. Remember to use a hook that is the same size as your knitting needles. A more decorative yet firmer edge can be created using a similar method but with double crochet stitches.

Step 1

insert the crochet hook into the front of the first st on the needle, yoh and pull through, dropping the knitted st off the end of the LH needle
Step 2

Rep Step 1 in next st on needle, this time pulling the yarn through both knitted st and loop on crochet hook. Rep to end and fasten off.

Why not give one of these patterns a go?

Cape and Arm Warmers Knitting Pattern

Difficulty
- US 11 / 8.0mm
  Needle Sizes
- US 13 / 9.0mm
  Needle Sizes
- 4 ply / Fingering / Sock / Sport
  Yarn Type
- Straight
  Needle Type
- Circular
  Needle Type
- Moss
  Stitch Techniques
- Rib
  Stitch Techniques
Sirdar Chunky Shawl Chart Issue 203
Children’s Polar Bear Mittens Knitting Pattern

Difficulty
- US 5 / 3.75mm
  Needle Sizes
- DK / 8 ply
  Yarn Type
- Straight
  Needle Type
- Stocking Stitch
  Stitch Techniques
Easy Men’s Hat and Fingerless Mittens Knitting Pattern

Difficulty
- US 3 / 3.25mm
  Needle Sizes
- 4 ply / Fingering / Sock / Sport
  Yarn Type
- Double-pointed
  Needle Type
- Reverse Stockinette
  Stitch Techniques
- Stocking Stitch
  Stitch Techniques
Cafetiere Cover and Mug Cosy Knitting Patterns

Difficulty
- US 6 / 4.0mm
  Needle Sizes
- 2.0mm
  Hook Size
- DK / 8 ply
  Yarn Type
- Straight
  Needle Type
- Crochet Hook
  Needle Type
- Moss
  Stitch Techniques
- Slip Stitch
  Stitch Techniques
Beginner’s Baby Earflap Hat Knitting Pattern

Difficulty
- US 3 / 3.25mm
  Needle Sizes
- US 6 / 4.0mm
  Needle Sizes
- DK / 8 ply
  Yarn Type
- Straight
  Needle Type
- Garter
  Stitch Techniques
- Stocking Stitch
  Stitch Techniques
MacTavish Highland Cow Knitting Pattern

Difficulty
- US 6 / 4.0mm
  Needle Sizes
- US 8 / 5.0mm
  Needle Sizes
- DK / 8 ply
  Yarn Type
- Straight
  Needle Type
- Stocking Stitch
  Stitch Techniques
12 Days of Christmas Blanket Knitalong: Part Twelve

Difficulty
- US 4 / 3.5mm
  Needle Sizes
- US 6 / 4.0mm
  Needle Sizes
- DK / 8 ply
  Yarn Type
- Straight
  Needle Type
- Circular
  Needle Type
- Intarsia
  Stitch Techniques
- Moss
  Stitch Techniques