Edge for a selvage?

What is the purpose of the selvage, and is it necessary?

http://web.archive.org/web/20071117054344/www.knitlist.com/96gift/giftsscarf.htm

I think it’s just to make a nice edge.

[COLOR=“Green”]So, there isn’t anything I will have to do? By the way, thank you for the quick response.[/COLOR]

On a sweater a 1 stitch selvedge is good for seaming.

No, just follow the pattern. And you’re welcome. :slight_smile: