Debbi Bliss pattern Gabriel

I have finished the back of this sweater and started the left front;
pattern says:"use a small separate ball of M for 4 sts in garter st at front edge.
1st rnd row (right side K 2*.to last 4 sts, k4
2nd row: K4 etc
keeping 4 sts for garter st border at front edge in M, work as follows: …etc

I have no idea how this works in keeping the garter sts attached to the body of the front of sweater. I understand why I need to keep a small amount of yarn to do this border as I do the pattern, but I don’t understand how to attach it to the main body.
help appreciated.

Welcome to KH!


You can use the intarsia trick of twisting the two yarns on the back.


This works regardless of the stitch pattern and will attach the front border as you work the rows.

Thank you so much for the info!