Uploaded August 2020 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
This Brooklyn Tweed knitting tutorial shows you how to work a yarn over selvedge, often seen in traditional Shetland-style shawls that are knitted from the bottom up.
0:53 To start, cast on 1 stitch by making a slip knot on your needle.
1:13 Set up row: Knit front and back (KFB) into the slip knot.
1:46 Work a yarn over (YO) at the beginning of every row: bring working yarn over R needle from front to back to make a YO, then knit into the first stitch on the L needle.
4:41 Modify this technique to knit without increasing on every row.
6:26 To add an edging, stitches are picked up from the yarn over loops on the edges of the center triangle, and the edging section is worked outwards from these stitches.
8:10 See this technique in action in some of our shawl patterns!
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At Brooklyn Tweed we are passionate about wool, knitting and design. We craft our patterns with a commitment to timeless quality, publishing size-inclusive, stylish designs for all shapes, identities, and skill levels.
Contemporary design, superior craftsmanship, and clear instructions give knitters the opportunity to elevate their skills and explore the intersection of crafting traditions with current style and new techniques.
Our extensive library of educational resources and skill-building tutorials give crafters the tools to succeed and the confidence to make their projects their own.
Learn more at: @BrooklynTweed_Official
Visit us at: brooklyntweed.com
This Brooklyn Tweed knitting tutorial shows you how to work a yarn over selvedge, often seen in traditional Shetland-style shawls that are knitted from the bottom up.
0:53 To start, cast on 1 stitch by making a slip knot on your needle.
1:13 Set up row: Knit front and back (KFB) into the slip knot.
1:46 Work a yarn over (YO) at the beginning of every row: bring working yarn over R needle from front to back to make a YO, then knit into the first stitch on the L needle.
4:41 Modify this technique to knit without increasing on every row.
6:26 To add an edging, stitches are picked up from the yarn over loops on the edges of the center triangle, and the edging section is worked outwards from these stitches.
8:10 See this technique in action in some of our shawl patterns!
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If you found this tutorial helpful, we’d love your support!
At Brooklyn Tweed we are passionate about wool, knitting and design. We craft our patterns with a commitment to timeless quality, publishing size-inclusive, stylish designs for all shapes, identities, and skill levels.
Contemporary design, superior craftsmanship, and clear instructions give knitters the opportunity to elevate their skills and explore the intersection of crafting traditions with current style and new techniques.
Our extensive library of educational resources and skill-building tutorials give crafters the tools to succeed and the confidence to make their projects their own.
Learn more at: @BrooklynTweed_Official
Visit us at: brooklyntweed.com
