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How to Knit the Scallop Edging

The Scallop Edging Lace Border Stitch

About This Stitch Pattern

The scallop edging stitch is lace border with an angular scalloped design. The diamond like motifs consist of V like eyelet patterns, which are repeated to create the scallop edge. This border is worked separately and then sewn on afterward.

It would look great as a finishing to a shawl, blanket, or scarf.

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Techniques Used in this Stitch

K”]Knit Stitch
P”]Purl Stitch
K2TOG”]Knit 2 Together
K3TOG”]Knit 3 Together
PSSO”]Pass Slip Stitch Over
P2SSO”]Pass 2 Slip Stitch Over – slip two stitches as if to knit, slipping them at the same time.
YO”]Yarn Over

Stitch Pattern Details

Skill Level

Intermediate

Row Repeat

12

Stitch Repeat

13+2

Stitch Pattern Instructions

[wc_highlight color=”red” class=””]NOTE: This border is knit separately and then sewn on[/wc_highlight] Cast On: Multiple of 13 sts + 2

  • Prep Rows: Work 4 rows in Garter st (every row knit).
  • Row 1 (RS): K3, *sl 1, k1, psso, sl 2, k3tog, p2sso, k2tog, k4; rep from * to last 12 sts, sl 1, k1, psso, sl 2, k3tog, p2sso, k2tog, k3
  • Row 2: P4, *yo, p1, yo, p6; rep from * to last 5 sts, yo, p1, yo, p4.
  • Row 3: K1, yo, *k2, sl 1, k1, psso, k1, k2tog, k2, yo; rep from * to last st, k1.
  • Row 4: P2, *yo, p2, yo, p3, yo, p2, yo, p1; rep from * to last st, p1.
  • Row 5: K2, yo, k1, *yo, sl 1, k1, psso, k1, sl 1, k2tog, psso, k1, k2tog, [yo, k1] 3 times; rep from * to last 12 sts, yo sl 1, k1, psso, k1, sl 1, k2tog, psso, k1, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, k2.
  • Row 6: Purl.
  • Row 7: K5, *yo, sl 2, k3tog, p2sso, yo, k7; rep from * to last 10 sts, yo, sl 2, k3tog, p2sso, yo, k5.
  • Row 8: Knit.
  • Row 9: Knit.
  • Row 10: Knit.
  • Row 11: Knit.
  • Row 12: Knit.

Repeat rows 1-12 until you have reached your desired length.

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