How to Knit a Scallop Edge (P5togM5)

As someone who both knits and crochets, I find the lack of a perfect knit scallop edging to be quite frustrating.  Of course, there’s always the option to crochet an edging on, but I usually prefer to keep my projects either all knit or all crochet.

After lots of searching and experimenting, I’ve finally settled on the P5togM5 stitch as producing the most beautiful knit shell edge.  The stitch can be, to put it nicely, a bit frustrating though. This image has popped up quite a few times since I started using the stitch….haha.

Purl 7 together

Found on Pinterest

 

Anyways, since I believe in working for beauty (especially since it’s just one scalloped edge row) I’ll probably keep using the stitch.  So I’ve put together this quick video on making it a bit easier and how to do it.  If you’re ready to run out and give it a go, check out a few of my patterns that feature this beautiful stitch below.

knit bonnet pattern newborn photography prop

Vintage Baby Bonnet Knitting Pattern

Newborn Photography Prop Knit Pattern

Teatime Cloche Knitting Pattern

Baby, Toddler, Child, Adult Slouchy Hat Pattern

Serenity Slouch Knitting Pattern

Baby Watermelon Knit Hat

Watermelon Bonnet Knitting Pattern

 

Have another knit shell or scallop edging that you love?  Please let me know in the comments!  Perhaps you’ll change my mind on this being my fav.

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4 Comments On “How to Knit a Scallop Edge (P5togM5)”

  1. What a beautiful stitch!! It’s much easier for me to see it take place than to just read about it!! Thank you for sharing!! 🙂

  2. Can’t remember the website I found this on. I tried a very simple edging that I saw and liked. It turned out to be very successful in the baby cardigan that I made for one of my granddaughters.
    Cast on in multiples of 9 sts.
    Row 1. knit
    Row 2. Purl
    Row 3. k2tog 3 times, knit into front and back of next 3 sts. Rep across row.
    Row 4. knit.
    I used M1, knit 1, in place of knit into front and back of stitch.

  3. This is very helpful video. Thanks, I’m sure I can use this in upcoming projects.

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