July 25, 2005
Building a better picot edge
Sometimes it takes more than one try to get it right. I am still not convinced that picot edge perfection has been obtained, but its getting closer.
Here's the second iteration of the picot edge (the first was very short-lived and did not make it to the photography stage). This 4-row facing was knit with the same needle size as the rest of the sock. However, even after a trial blocking, the edge still wanted to flare out.
Next I tried a using a size smaller needles for the facing, and knit it for 7 rows. I secured the facing by knitting one round together with one loop of the cast-on. It works a lot better, and though it wants to flare a little, mostly behaves.
I'm going with the above picot edge for this sock, and maybe try something a *little* different for the next one.
BTW, this yarn is Koigu, shade 822.
Comments (9)
For a very streamlined picot, this is what I do: temporary cast-on, k2 rows, picot row, knit rest of sock. Take sts out of temporary cast-on, hand sew them to sock, not too tightly. By having only 2 rows, there is absolutely no bulk and no tendency to separate from the rest of the sock by flaring out. By hand-stitching it into place, I am able to precisely control the tension. Good luck!
Posted by grumperina | July 25, 2005 10:38 AM
Posted on July 25, 2005 10:38
The second version (well I guess it's actually the third) looks great. I really like the picot and the flare is so minimal that I wouldn't worry about it - even for the all-important sock pal sock. Your sock pal is very lucky.
Posted by Stephanie | July 25, 2005 11:05 AM
Posted on July 25, 2005 11:05
What a perdy edge! Your sock pal is going to be so lucky to get those!
Posted by Dani | July 25, 2005 11:08 AM
Posted on July 25, 2005 11:08
i think the picot edge looks quite lovely! your sock pal is gonna love you!!
Posted by blossom | July 25, 2005 12:25 PM
Posted on July 25, 2005 12:25
Can I be your sock pal? please?
Posted by Purly Whites | July 25, 2005 4:16 PM
Posted on July 25, 2005 16:16
Yeah, the smaller size needles work well here. I'm just wondering if I am already using US1 ... does that mean I have to go down to US0? No no no ... I'm not going to try this beautiful fancy edge soon! Lovely colourway, BTW.
Posted by Agnes | July 25, 2005 9:35 PM
Posted on July 25, 2005 21:35
thanks for this post. i don't like the way my knitted hems flare and have been wondering how to improve them.
your socks are really cute!
Posted by meowgirl | July 26, 2005 4:18 AM
Posted on July 26, 2005 04:18
ah, I love your edging! Those socks are gonna be so cute.....love the color!
Posted by Tara | July 26, 2005 8:54 AM
Posted on July 26, 2005 08:54
Hmm. Methinks the one in the bottom picture IS better. Way to show that edging who's boss.
Posted by Jenny | July 27, 2005 1:41 AM
Posted on July 27, 2005 01:41