There are several methods that you can use to stop Stockinette Stitch from curling at its edges. First Stockinette curls because of the difference in tension between knit and purl stitches. If you look at a knit stitch and compare it to the front and back it looks different one side has that bar or loop the other side looks like a v. In Stockinette the front and back of the stitches looks the same and so they also pull in the same direction which causes the curling. In garter you alternate the rows so the front of the stitch is on one side then the other. This causes the pulling force to cancel each other out.
On Stockinette this difference in tension is increased at the edges which is why the curl becomes much more noticeable. While there are many techniques you can use to help address stockinette curl this is one of my favorites. This can also be used when you are planning to add an edge or seaming. It makes the distance between the edge of the stitches longer and easier to pick up stitches along or seam along the edge.

On the first stitch of every row slip one stitch purl wise, as if to purl. You will move the stitch from one needle to another without changing its position. If you slip it knit wise, as if to knit, the stitch will twist and you will get a different look to the edge. When you slip the stitch keep the yarn where it will be used for the row. On knit rows keep the yarn in the back. On purl rows keep the yarn in the front.

You can see this video for more slipping stitches and also to see stitches slipped knit wise [ Ссылка ]

The yarn used in this video is from Teton Yarn Company it is from their new Yellowstone line Color is Choke Cherry and made with 100% Cormo wool. you can order it by clicking this link: [ Ссылка ]

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