Help with knitting instructions

16 years ago

To start knitting this scarf it goe's like this.

Rows 1-4: knit (see note), note* slip first stitch of every row as if to purl.

Every row starts like that from there.

here is an example.

Row 5: Slip 1, K1.(P2,K2)8 times.

my question is.. to slip means to just slide it to the other needle without knitting it? and do I do this at both ends or just at the begging of each row?

Misty42

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Comments (5)

jjknitter
16 years ago
slip first stitch of every row as if to purl.
You slip THE FIRST STITCH ONLY. You put needle into stitch
as to purl it but don't, just slip stitch to other needle.
Hope this helps and good luck.
Babka NorCal 9b
16 years ago
Just as jjknitter says above, "The first stitch only". Not both ends. It will give you a nice edge.

-Babka
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Dash2
16 years ago
What this does is set up a neat edge to sew together. If for some reason you forget about the slip at the beginning on a few rows - Do Not Rip Out. It changes nothing in the overall pattern. That is strictly for finishing more neatly. If you're adept at sewing, it won't be an issue for you at all.
misty42
Original Author
16 years ago
I'm not sure if we are supposed to do thank you reply's on here but I want you to know your help was appreciated and the edge of my scarf looks very pretty.
Babka NorCal 9b
16 years ago
It is ALWAYS nice to know if the original poster got the answers they were looking for. Can you post a photo of your scarf?

-Babka